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Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what the greatest sporting tournament on earth offers above all is an entry point to people across the world. Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link - alongside a host of special guests - on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series, copy and paste the following link: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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PAST TOURNAMENTS: England 1966 - Part Three
England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico.Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests…
MATCH REVIEW: USA vs. Paraguay
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review USA vs. Paraguay on the second day of the 2026 World Cup.
PAST TOURNAMENTS: England 1966 - Part Two
England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico.Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests…
MATCH REVIEW: Mexico vs. South Africa
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to review the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
PAST TOURNAMENTS: England 1966 - Part One
England in 1966, in association with the British Embassy in Mexico.Recorded in Mexico City on the eve of the finals at The Lamb restaurant, in front of a live audience. Featuring special guests…
NEWS: Mexico City on Edge; Christian Eriksen Collapse
Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio & Mikkel Bruun Christensen with the latest news on the eve of the tournament.
DISCUSSION: Hopes & Dreams on the Eve of the WC (plus a little Real Madrid)
From the building site of his hotel room, Declan Link joins Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio for a discussion on the eve of the World Cup,
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Iconic Commentator Mike Ingham - Part Two
Declan Link interviews legendary football commentator and broadcaster Mike Ingham.
FEATURE SERIES: The Fair & The Just - Football Leagues That Matter - Part Three
In this excerpt of the third part of a mini-series ahead of the World Cup, available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the most egalitarian football leagues on the planet. The full…
NEWS: The Sunday Column
Paul Schmidt-Troschke's Sunday column on all things football and the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link…
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Iconic Commentator Mike Ingham - Part One
Declan Link interviews legendary football commentator and broadcaster Mike Ingham.
DISCUSSION: Real Madrid - Chaos & Arrogance; FIFA Water Bottle Ban; Evidence of Fraud & Collusion on WC Tickets
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio return for a World Cup update and discussion.
NEWS: Striking Teachers in Mexico Threaten WC Chaos; Workers in Canada Leverage Labor Improvements; Painter Sues FIFA over Dallas Whale Mural Cover-Up; FIFA Investigated in NY & NJ for Ticket Fraud
Paul Schmidt-Troschke with a round-up of the latest stories relating to the World Cup.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Leadership, with ex-New Zealand International Midfielder Jeremy Christie - Part Two
Continuing our special series on leadership, sports & business, Declan Link interviews special guest & former professional footballer Jeremy Christie.
DISCUSSION: Reviewing the Champions League Final
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to digest the Champions League final, and analyse its component parts and what it means.
FEATURE SERIES: The Fair & The Just - Football Leagues That Matter - Part Two
In this excerpt of the second part of a mini-series ahead of the World Cup, available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the most egalitarian football leagues on the planet. The full…
NEWS: The Sunday Column
Paul Schmidt-Troschke's Sunday column on all things football and the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series on international topics, copy and paste the link…
DISCUSSION: Argentina, Germany & Colombia Squad Selections
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss stories emerging from the national team selections of Argentina, Germany & Colombia.To follow our Patreon page for…
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Leadership, with ex-New Zealand International Midfielder Jeremy Christie - Part One
Continuing our special series on leadership, sports & business, Declan Link interviews special guest & former professional footballer Jeremy Christie.
DISCUSSION: Spain, USA, Norway & Ghana Squad Selections
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss stories emerging from the national team selections of Spain, USA, Norway & Ghana. To follow our Patreon page for…
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