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.