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World Football ETC

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World Cup
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Mexico
United States
FIFA World Cup
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Donald Trump
World Cup 2026
Brazil
Real Madrid
Germany
Iran
Spain
Morocco
Mexico City, Mexico
England
England National Football Team
Football
Gianni Infantino
Mexico City

Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what global football 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 international footballing landscape.

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Latest Episodes

The weekly round-up of all things football, including the return of the Premier League, La Liga results and talking points, ongoing news of the Gianni Infantino Soap Opera and more...

Special interview with Sarah Brown (nee Buckley), FSU soccer coach and former player, named as part of the 2023 United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 class. In this special feature, Brown talks about the international women's soccer scene, as well as the... more

With European football seasons about to begin, World Football ETC re-launches with a wide-ranging discussion across leagues, territories and stories.

With President Gianni Infantino’s leadership in crisis, the FIFA executive meet for a emergency session in Morocco. Plus Chelsea’s unique close-season transfer strategy.

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Recent Guests

Simon Asprey
QPR's original fan
QPR
Episode: DISCUSSION: England vs. Panama; DRC vs. Uzbekistan; Portugal vs. Colombia
Constanza Leal Melo
Colombian teacher, interviewer, broadcaster, founder of Pensart
Episode: SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Colombian Teacher & Broadcaster Constanza Leal Melo on the Indivisibility of Football, Politics & History in Colombia
Declan Link
Football expert featured via recording
Episode: DISCUSSION: England vs. Ghana
Tom Cook
WFTV producer
WFTV (ABC affiliate)
Episode: SPECIAL INTERVIEW: WFTV producer Tom Cook on the Impressive Showing of Co-Hosts USA
Corey Mckernan
Australian rules football legend
Australian Football League
Episode: SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Interview with Australian Football Legend Corey Mckernan
Shaunie New
Fan featured in on-site reaction clip
Unspecified fan at event
Episode: DISCUSSION: England vs. Croatia
Gordon Massinio
International Ambassador
Fort Worth diplomatic circle
Episode: DISCUSSION: Round-Up of Matchday 6 - France vs. Senegal; Norway vs. Iraq; Argentina vs. Algeria
Robin Richardson
Guest, live from Boston; Scottish football enthusiast and commentator
Dallas-based observer; originally from Kilburnie, Scotland
Episode: DISCUSSION: Scotland vs. Haiti
Dr. Chris Wood
Football researcher and guest who recounts encounters with El Gallo
Episode: PAST TOURNAMENTS: England 1966 - Part Three

Hosts

Paul Schmidt-Troschke
Host with recurring role across many episodes; often provides historical and contextual framing, travel anecdotes, and regional perspectives.
Jon Bonfiglio
Co-host and frequent panelist; contributes as a football analyst with institutional knowledge of World Cup circuits and narrative-driven commentary.
Declan Link
Football expert guest/regular contributor; provides technical insight, historical anecdotes, and on-the-ground perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Meh

    Stopped listening today after a very weird podcast about Vinicius Jr … one of the hosts begins with a whole “oh racism is terrible in all its forms, we must stand up to it whenever we see it” spiel, whenever you hear something like that you know there’s a “but”coming. The other host, Paul, then starts talking about how Vini Jr came from a poor upbringing in Brazil, and he has to get over that and move on and … stop celebrating so much? It’s not quite clear what he did to provoke racist abuse… al... more

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    Ol Al Pants
    Spain6 months ago

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Some listeners feel recent episodes are preachy on social topics and race, which can feel off-putting to factual analysis.
Listeners appreciate historical angles and diaspora stories, but some episodes come off as opinion-heavy rather than strictly analytical.
Overall, feedback is mixed but many fans value the breadth of perspectives and cultural context.
The show's travel and anecdotal banter adds color and keeps conversations engaging for long-form listening.

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Apple Podcasts
#139
Argentina/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#159
Taiwan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#210
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer

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WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Chaos in Mexico Host City Guadalajara after Killing of Cartel Leader
Q: In your estimation, how do you expect the situation to develop over the next days and weeks?
He suggests a likely continuation of violence in the near term and possibly a security tightening around the host cities, with outcomes heavily dependent on cartel maneuvers and governmental responses; a civil or political reaction could influence whether Guadalajara remains viable as a host city.
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Chaos in Mexico Host City Guadalajara after Killing of Cartel Leader
Q: Jon, what could all this mean for the World Cup, considering that the intercontinental playoffs are about to take place in Monterey, but also in Guadalajara in only four weeks?
Jon highlights that while the violence is concentrated around Guadalajara, the broader impact is uncertainty and heightened security concerns that could affect travel, venue readiness, and fan safety, though past operations suggest authorities may manage risk if the situation stabilizes quickly.
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Neymar, the Brazil Squad & Possible Retirement
Q: What are your thoughts on his recent public statement?
Paul responds that Neymar's public retirement hints were not entirely surprising given his history of injuries and the patterns in his career, while noting the emotional dimension of such a decision and the potential implications for Brazil and Santos.
WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: "In Canada, Curling is Bigger than Jesus" - Unpicking the Winter Olympics, with Jules Boykoff
Q: What stood out to you most about the political dynamics at these Games?
The most striking aspect was the way leadership and policy intersected with sport, from the IOC's decisions on symbols and uniforms to the high-profile politicization around leaders and national acts of protest.
WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: "In Canada, Curling is Bigger than Jesus" - Unpicking the Winter Olympics, with Jules Boykoff
Q: Jules, how do you view the Winter Olympics as part of a broader sports mega-event landscape?
I view it as a major global attention magnet with its own set of quirks, and I think the politics around it are inseparable from the athletic performances and national symbolism that unfold.

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A football-focused show that combines game analysis with cultural and historical context. Episodes frequently feature panel discussions, tactical breakdowns, and narrated stories from football's global footprint, often weaving in travel anecdotes, national narratives, and personal experiences around the sport. Notable strengths include a willingness to cover underrepresented markets and historical angles (e.g., diaspora players, historic venues, and refugee stories) alongside traditional match analysis, which can offer a broader lens for marketers and listeners seeking depth beyond scorelines.

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4. The Rest Is Football
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Recent guests on World Football ETC include:

1. Simon Asprey
2. Constanza Leal Melo
3. Declan Link
4. Tom Cook
5. Corey Mckernan
6. Shaunie New
7. Gordon Massinio
8. Robin Richardson

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