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  DISCUSSION: MLS; Bundesliga; Moroccan Football; Rodri to Barcelona; Vozinha in Chile; Premier League Re-Start 17.08.2026 40min

  With European football seasons about to begin, World Football ETC re-launches with a wide-ranging discussion across leagues, territories and stories.
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  DISCUSSION: FIFA Emergency Meeting; Chelsea Transfer Strategy 05.08.2026 38min

  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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  DISCUSSION: UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over Plans for WC Private Finance; Newcastle Utd. in Disarray; Italy Appoint Mancini 30.07.2026 17min

  With von Troschke looking for ancient familial lands on the European mainland, only two are left to discuss the world football crisis.
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  FEATURE SERIES: The Most Absurd & Bizarre Football Matches in History - Barbados vs. Grenada, 1994 27.07.2026 5min

  In this excerpt of the first part of a mini-series available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the most absurd and bizarre football matches in history, starting with the 1994 match between Barbados and Grenada, in which both teams were desperately trying to score own goals. The full episode is available on the World Cup Football Etc/World Sports Etc Patreon page: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: Klopp, Guardiola & Farewell to the Iconic Kevin Keegan 26.07.2026 39min

  DL, JB and Paul von Troschke come together to discuss news of the week, including Jurgen Klopp's first press conference as German coach, Pep Guardiola turning down the Italy role, and the passing of England great, Kevin Keegan.
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  FEATURE: The Unique 'Leagues Cup' of the MLS & Liga MX 25.07.2026 7min

  Jon Bonfiglio looks at the annual tournament which pits the MLS and the Liga MX against each other in a unique competition.
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  DISCUSSION: Return of MLS & Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire 24.07.2026 16min

  Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio with a look at the MLS changing its season dates as from 2027, plus Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire.
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  FEATURE: The Legendary Velibor "Bora" Milutinović 23.07.2026 7min

  Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes a look at the incredible, record-breaking figure of Velibor "Bora" Milutinović, who managed at 5 World Cups, with different teams.
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  DISCUSSION: Best & Worst of the 2026 World Cup 21.07.2026 44min

  In the final episode on the 2026 World Cup, the guys come together to discuss the best, the worst, the unusual and the unique. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: Victory for Football as Spain Win World Cup 19.07.2026 52min

  After a final of incredible disparities, Link, Schmidt-Troschke & Bonfiglio return to analyze the match and its implications. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: World Cup Final Preview 18.07.2026 26min

  DL, PST and JB are back to discuss Argentina’s inevitable looming defeat (?) in the World Cup Final. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Declan Link on England's World Cup Campaign 16.07.2026 34min

  Paul Schmidt-Troschke in a special interview with Declan Link, looking at England's World Cup campaign, 24 hours after the defeat to Argentina. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: England vs. Argentina 16.07.2026 36min

  In the absence of Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio give a first reaction and analysis of the Argentina vs. England semi-final. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  LIVE: Reaction from Atlanta After England vs. Argentina + Context on Times Radio 15.07.2026 15min

  Declan Link with live reaction in Atlanta after the Argentina vs. England match, and Jon Bonfiglio gives analysis of the political context live on Times Radio. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Argentina Football Follower Marcelo Landau 15.07.2026 23min

  Talking about a wide array of themes, Declan Link interviews the remarkable Marcelo Landau ahead of the Argentina vs. England match. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: Spain vs. France 14.07.2026 24min

  To discuss the surprising Spain vs. France match, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio are joined by Declan Link, on the road to the Argentina vs. England semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: World Cup Semi-Finals Preview 13.07.2026 56min

  Declan Link battles with his device in this World Cup semi-final preview of the blockbuster France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina ties. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  DISCUSSION: England vs. Norway; Argentina vs. Switzerland 12.07.2026 31min

  Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review the last of the quarter finals. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the link below: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
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  THE SUNDAY COLUMN: Germany’s World Cup Disaster 12.07.2026 5min

  Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes an in-depth look at Germany’s 2026 footballing debacle.
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  NEWS: Aid Worker Who Organized World Cup Screenings in Gaza Killed in Air Strike 11.07.2026 5min

  Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the story of Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid worker who had organised screenings of World Cup matches in Gaza and who was killed by an Israeli missile strike just before the game between Egypt and Argentina.