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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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4:37

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: Palestinian Football Pitch...

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2026/01/22

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at how a football pitch serving hundreds of Palestinian children in the Aida refugee camp in the occupied West Bank is under threat of demolition.

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7:21

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

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2026/01/21

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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7:10

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: Africa Cup of Nations

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2026/01/20

Football expert Declan Link contemplates the Africa Cup of Nations, alongside journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke.

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8:12

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Los Angeles Olympics Promises...

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2026/01/18

Paul Schmidt-Troschke and Jon Bonfiglio discuss the news that Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs have promised an "affordable and inclusive", following weeks of criticism of FIFA's ticket costs strategy for this year's World Cup in North America.

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6:51

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: British MPs Urge FIFA to Remove...

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2026/01/17

Paul Schmidt-Troschke and Jon Bonfiglio discuss the news that a group of 23 MPs from the United Kingdom have signed a motion calling on international sporting bodies to act to ban the USA from participating in the World Cup until it demonstrates "clear compliance with international law and respect for the sovereignty of other nations".

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9:45

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

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2026/01/16

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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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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