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The World Cup Files

Aileen Summers
Brazil
Italy
Argentina
Montevideo, Uruguay
Pelé
France
West Germany
Netherlands
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Czechoslovakia
Diego Maradona
United States
Italy, Italy
Chile
1970 World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
Germany 2006 World Cup
Estadio Centenario
Hungary

The greatest show on earth has a history as dramatic as the matches themselves. The World Cup Files takes you back to where it all began, uncovering the untold stories, unforgettable moments, and wild facts behind every World Cup tournament. From heroes and villains to shocking upsets, controversial decisions, and moments no one saw coming — this is football history as you’ve never heard it before... more

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In our twenty-second file, we travel to Qatar, 2022 — where the World Cup entered unfamiliar territory and delivered one of its greatest endings.

Played in the middle of the club season and surrounded by debate before a ball was kicked, this was a t... more

In our twenty-first file, we travel to Russia, 2018 — where a new generation announced itself on the World Cup stage.

This was a tournament of dramatic late goals, penalty shootouts, shocking exits, and underdogs refusing to go quietly. Germany, the... more

In our twentieth file, we travel to Brazil, 2014 — where football’s most famous nation welcomed the World Cup home.

The tournament arrived with huge expectations, packed stadiums, unforgettable goals, and some of the biggest names in the game. Costa... more

In our nineteenth file, we travel to South Africa, 2010 — where the World Cup came to Africa for the very first time.

From the roar of the vuvuzelas to the colour and energy filling the stadiums, this was a tournament unlike any before it. Famous te... more

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What is The World Cup Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

History-rich examination of the World Cup through pivotal tournaments, era-defining moments, and the people who shaped them. Episodes blend dramatic on-field feats with social context, political backdrop, and surprising anecdotes to tell football history as a narrative—covering legendary players, iconic matches, and the cultural impact of each tournament. Listeners can expect vivid storytelling, deep dives into pivotal World Cups, and a penchant for uncovering untold stories, controversial decisions, and unforgettable upsets that defined the sport.

A standout throughline is the way tournaments are portrayed as more than games: they're mirrors of their times, full of resilience, innovation, and human drama. The show likely appeals to sports... more

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