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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 journalist Jon Bonfiglio, football expert Declan Link and a host of special guests on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup.

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3:47

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Uncertainty as Trump's Visa Ban...

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2026/01/15

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke with breaking news on how the US ban on visa processing for 75 countries is generating unease and concern ahead of the world's biggest sports tournament.

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69:50

WORLD CUP ETC #010 - Focus on USA 1994; Messi at the...

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2026/01/14

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football expert Declan Link, special guests Farrukh Quraishi and Dr. Keith Buckley for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. To get in touch with the team, email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com

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7:32

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Spanish Football...

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2026/01/13

Jon Bonfiglio presents a series on Spanish football history and culture, arguing that has gone before precisely affects what it is that we see now.

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6:25

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: German Fans Share Hopes

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2026/01/11

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke speaks to German fans in Essen, Germany, about their hopes for the upcoming tournament.

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6:20

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL: Looking Forward to the Year...

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2026/01/11

Journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke and football expert Declan Link start the year with a look ahead to their potential highlights for 2026.

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6:24

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Protests & Football in Iran

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2026/01/02

Jon Bonfiglio looks at the nationwide protests taking place in Iran, four years on from the unrest which swept the country and became a major feature of the Qatar World Cup.

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41:43

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Dennis Chin,...

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2025/12/31

From a childhood dream in the Caribbean to a decade-long professional football career across continents, Dennis's journey has always been fueled by passion and purpose. Raised in a Jamaican-Chinese household in Oviedo, FL where education was paramount, he earned a degree in Economics from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL before chasing his dream on the field playing professionally for Orlando City, Arizona United, Ottawa Fury, Ironi Nesher (Israel - 2nd division), Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC ...

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5:16

WORLD CUP ETC - HISTORY: The Football War Between...

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2025/12/26

Paul Schmidt-Troschke dives into history and looks at the so-called football war of 1969 between Honduras and El Salvador.

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4:08

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Raúl Jiménez - The...

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2025/12/23

Jon Bonfiglio breaks down the relationship between the recurring narratives of Mexico's history and its historic footballing under-achievements, and argues that if anyone can change these interlinked narratives, that person is Raúl Jiménez.

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3:07

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Tiny Comoros Islands & the...

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2025/12/20

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the incredible story of the Comoros Islands, and how their identity is tied in with its rise to international football recognition.

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51:14

WORLD CUP ETC #009 - Capped Price Tickets; Focus on...

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2025/12/19

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football expert Declan Link, special guests Sean New and Liv Samuels for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. To get in touch with the team, email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com

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9:36

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Scottish Fans & the Big...

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2025/12/18

The first in a series showcasing fans and their perspectives on their upcoming World Cup fixtures, starting with the Tartan Army and the upcoming Scotland clash with iconic Brazil.

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30:09

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Simon Kuper,...

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2025/12/16

Declan Link and Jon Bonfiglio speak to football authority and journalist for the Financial Times Simon Kuper on a wide array of topics related to football and the World Cup.

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8:05

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Preview of 3 Group-Stage Key...

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2025/12/14

Journalists Jon Bonfiglio, Paul Schmidt-Troshcke and football expert Declan Link each preview a key fixture from the group stage of World Cup 2026.

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3:13

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Seattle Pride Match Follow-Up...

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2025/12/11

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the ongoing issues regarding the Seattle Pride Match and FairSquare's complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee regarding Gianni Infantino.

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9:45

WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE ON TALKSPORT: Football &...

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2025/12/10

Alongside Paul Ross & Kane Reeves, Jon Bonfiglio gives an update on where Mexico currently stands in its preparations for the World Cup, and the chances for the national side.

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3:01

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Iran & Egypt Drawn in Seattle...

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2025/12/09

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on how Seattle chose to highlight a World Cup match as inclusive of all, only to draw repressive Iran and Egypt.

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5:30

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Iran & Haiti Face Visa Bans...

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2025/12/07

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the exclusion of fans from Iran and Haiti from the USA, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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39:06

WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: Reaction from the World Cup Draw

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2025/12/05

Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link with live reaction to the 2026 World Cup Draw.

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3:51

WORLD CUP ETC - ANALYSIS: Groups of Death, with...

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2025/12/04

Football expert Declan Link analyzes Groups of Death through previous World Cups, and what they mean.

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