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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.

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24:14

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & their...

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2026/04/22

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.

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6:00

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: The One Club Award

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2026/04/21

Jon Bonfiglio looks at the One Club Award, given by Spanish club Athletic Bilbao to reward footballers who spent careers in a single team, and who represented values of loyalty, commitment, responsibility sportsmanship and respect, values that the club considers linked to its identity.

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29:53

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Arteta & Guardiola

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2026/04/20

After Manchester City's crucial 2-1 defeat of Arsenal in the English Premiership, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio look at the ongoing football relationship between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola.

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7:59

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: The Sunday Column

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2026/04/19

Paul Schmidt-Troshke looks at the German 50plus1 rule of club ownership in Germany, and how it protects fan influence and keeps corporate influence at bay.

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34:41

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Contenders & Predictions

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2026/04/18

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss their tournament predictions.

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14:19

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Departures Leave...

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2026/04/17

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the departures of Javier Mascherano from Inter Miami & U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker.

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5:59

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Leak Reveals FIFA Concerns on...

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2026/04/16

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the leaked news which reveals that FIFA is considering how to approach the Trump administration for a moratorium on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the World Cup.

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24:12

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their...

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2026/04/15

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.

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8:47

WORLD CUP ETC - ANALYSIS: FIFA, the Greed Trap &...

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2026/04/14

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke dives into the concept of Perfect Price Discrimination, and how - in the hands of FIFA - it relates to the World Cup.

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11:49

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Price Gouging Continues

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2026/04/13

Paul Schmidt-Troschke speaks to Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio about the ongoing, central issue of the upcoming tournament: profiteering. For premium content, the World Sports etc Patreon page is now live. Copy and paste the link below for more information: https://patreon.com/WorldCupEtc?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

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6:12

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: The Sunday Column

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2026/04/12

Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks ahead to how the current backlash against FIFA looks likely to affect both the FIFA Women’s World Cup as well as the Men’s Rugby World Cup in in 2031.

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11:34

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Ongoing Chaos at AFCON

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2026/04/11

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the ongoing chaos and fallout from the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal, as well as the postponement of the women's tournament only weeks before it was due to begin.

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6:38

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Bosnian Ball Boy & Other...

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2026/04/10

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the theft of a penalty cheat-sheet, and other stories,

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9:34

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Spanish La Liga Launches...

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2026/04/09

Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss football's ongoing ingenuity for following the money.

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24:04

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Ned Kelly, Former...

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2026/04/08

Part Two of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of United's security from 1988 until 2002. Here on World Cup ETC, Kelly shares his story, and thoughts on Manchester United today.

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24:56

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their...

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2026/04/07

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.

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17:32

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Ned Kelly, Former...

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2026/04/06

Part One of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of United's security from 1988 until 2002. Here on World Cup ETC, Kelly shares his story, and thoughts on Manchester United today.

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6:16

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: The Sunday Column

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2026/04/06

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reflects on a tumultuous week in the last international window leading up to the World Cup, not least for Italy.

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24:43

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Historian Brenda...

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2026/04/05

Today's special interview is with Dr. Brenda Elsey. Elsey is Professor of History. She studies the history of gender, popular culture, and politics in twentieth century Latin America and is recognized as an authority on Latin American football, or soccer. She is author of Citizens and Sportsmen: Fútbol and Politics in Twentieth Century Chile (University of Texas, 2011), Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America (University of Texas, 2019, with Joshua Nadel), and Losing to Win:...

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31:17

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their...

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2026/04/03

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.

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