The World Comes to Play - FIFA World Cup
A nostalgic journey through the sights, sounds, absurdities, and deeply personal memories of the greatest tournament on Earth. Hosted by Billy Galligan, this series traces the World Cup from the ticker-tape blizzard of Argentina '78 to the early morning family chaos of South Korea & Japan 2002 and onto the December 2022 World Cup in Qatar and ending with full coverage of World Cup 2026 in USA, Mexico and Canada
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Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle
World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes
Maradona’s Mexico 86 Masterclass
Italia '90: Tears, Penalties and a Pope
USA 94: Diana Ross, the Swamp, and Baggio’s Heartbreak
World Cup 2026: 48 Teams, 3 Nations, 104 Matches
Zidane, Ronaldo, and France’s Iron Wall in 1998
Saipan, Silent tea, and the Chaos of 2002
Zidane, Chaos, and the Wild World Cup of 2006
Brazil 2014: Spain’s Fall, Suarez’s Bite, and the 7-1 Shock
Atlanta, VAR, and Mbappé’s World Cup Breakthrough
Qatar 2022’s Biggest Shocks and the Messi-Mbappé Final
South Africa 2010: Vuvuzelas, Handballs, and Heartbreak
Azteca Chaos, Messi Magic, and Cape Verde's Upset Hold
Fan Fest Chaos, Red Cards, and World Cup Shockers
World Cup Chaos: Why the New Round of 32 Changes Everything
End of Group Stage Chaos. 32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Rounds, 16 Teams Go Home
World Cup Chaos: Giant-Killers, Penalty Drama and Big Round of 16 Clashes
Haaland Stuns Brazil as England Haunt Mexico
Tournament Chaos: Bellingham, Merino and a Sky-Cam Scandal
The World Cup Ball: A History of Icons
World Cup Mascots: Brilliant, Bizarre, and Unforgettable
It’s NOT Coming Home, Spain Cruise Past France; Argentina Edge England to Final
England vs France: The Third-Place Play-off
World Cup Logos, Posters and the Rise of the Template Era
Panini Dreams: World Cup Stickers and Childhood
Messi vs Yamal: Argentina and Spain Set for the Final
England Edge France in a Wild Third-Place Play-Off
Spain Crowned World Champions After Epic Final
