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Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke speaks to German fans in Essen, Germany, about their hopes for the upcoming tournament. 

Journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke and football expert Declan Link start the year with a look ahead to their potential highlights for 2026. 

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. 

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 + the Richmond Kickers before retiring from his playing career in 2019.

Recognizing the need for athlete-first representation, in May 2021 Dennis founded CHYN, a...

Paul Schmidt-Troschke dives into history and looks at the so-called football war of 1969 between Honduras and El Salvador. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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. 

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. 

Journalists Jon Bonfiglio, Paul Schmidt-Troshcke and football expert Declan Link each preview a key fixture from the group stage of World Cup 2026. 

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the ongoing issues regarding the Seattle Pride Match and FairSquare's complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee regarding Gianni Infantino.  

Alongside Paul Ross & Kane Reeves, Jon Bonfiglio gives an update on where Mexico currently stands in its preparations for the World Cup, and the chances for the national side. 

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on how Seattle chose to highlight a World Cup match as inclusive of all, only to draw repressive Iran and Egypt. 

Journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the exclusion of fans from Iran and Haiti from the USA, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link with live reaction to the 2026 World Cup Draw. 

Football expert Declan Link analyzes Groups of Death through previous World Cups, and what they mean. 

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football expert Declan Link, crowd favorite Cookey and this week's special guest Portsmouth Manager John Mousinho 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 

Jon Bonfiglio takes a look at the legacy of Diego Armando Maradona, and how the man is inseparable from Italian club Napoli. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke, reporting live from Miami Stadium.

Journalist Jon Bonfiglio speaks to football expert Declan Link about the team seedings and pots ahead of the World Cup draw. 

Journalist Jon Bonfiglio speaks to football expert Declan Link about England’s evolution over the last generation. 

With presenter Paul Ross, correspondent Jon Bonfiglio gives his final live report from Haiti after the country's World Cup qualification. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup, with reaction from journalist Jon Bonfiglio. 

Reporting on-the-ground in Haiti, journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports live from Haiti on the exciting final round of CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Live in Cap-Haitian on Haiti's north coast, Jon Bonfiglio reports live on the night Haiti beats Niacaragua 2-0 and advances to its first World Cup since 1974. 

Reporting on-the-ground in Haiti, journalist Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports live from a match live in the Haitian National League, and brings context of Haiti’s looming World Cup qualification. 

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link 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 

The incredible story of how World Cup regular Garry Mitchell ended up with a suitcase full of tickets in Stuttgart, during Germany 2006, and what he did with them.

Jules Boykoff is a former professional footballer who represented the US U23 National Team in international matches, and is now a critical academic and writer teaching political science at Pacific University. He has written a number of books on the politics of the Olympics and regularly comments on the intersection between sports, politics and society. www.julesboykoff.org

To read the Guardian article referenced in the interview, use the link here: 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/08/zohran-mamdani-has-upended-us-politics-now-he-should-take-on-fifa

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest and former professional footballer Jeremy Christie, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. 

To join live events in Mexico City at the start of the World Cup on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June 2026, email worldcupetcetera@gmail.com 

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest Tom Cook from ABC affiliate WFTV Channel 9 News, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. 

Join journalists Jon Bonfiglio & Paul Schmidt-Troschke, alongside veteran football experts Declan Link & special guest Gordon Mousinho, for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. 

Join journalist Jon Bonfiglio  and veteran football expert Declan Link for a look at all things related to the World Cup - the football, the stories, the culture. 

Join veteran broadcaster Martin Kelner, football expert Declan Link and journalist Jon Bonfiglio for a look at all things related to the World Cup, the football and beyond. 

Join veteran broadcaster Martin Kelner, football expert Declan Link and journalist Jon Bonfiglio for a look at all things related to the World Cup, the football and beyond.