<![CDATA[The World Comes to Play - FIFA World Cup]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:30:11 GMTThu, 04 Jun 2026 16:38:42 GMTyesf7a80582-413b-4af9-a586-640313359a08The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupA 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 fA 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 CanadaserialThe World Comes to Play - FIFA World Cupfeed+5c0c38b6@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/c0f6c1a1-03cb-4a1c-b67c-eaa779ea6371c0f6c1a1-03cb-4a1c-b67c-eaa779ea6371Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:07:47 GMT11An affectionate trip back to childhood sticker albums, schoolyard trading, and the magical pull of the 1982 World Cup for kids in Ireland. The episode also explores Northern Ireland’s unlikely run in Spain, from Pat Jennings and Norman Whiteside to the heat, hostility, and unforgettable match in Valencia.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupAn affectionate trip back to childhood sticker albums, schoolyard trading, and the magical pull of the 1982 World Cup for kids in Ireland. The episode also explores Northern Ireland’s unlikely run in Spain, from Pat Jennings and Norman Whiteside to the heAn affectionate trip back to childhood sticker albums, schoolyard trading, and the magical pull of the 1982 World Cup for kids in Ireland. The episode also explores Northern Ireland’s unlikely run in Spain, from Pat Jennings and Norman Whiteside to the heat, hostility, and unforgettable match in Valencia.false00:11:16full<![CDATA[World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/a138c713-b680-4a6f-989e-06484cfee885a138c713-b680-4a6f-989e-06484cfee885Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:25:04 GMT22Billy Galligan looks back on the 1978 World Cup through the eyes of a kid watching Buenos Aires from a pub in Ireland, where Argentina’s dazzling football first felt like a glimpse of another world.

He revisits Scotland’s heartbreaking near-miss, France’s borrowed shirts, Kempes’ breakout run, and the troubling political darkness that shadowed Argentina’s triumph.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupBilly Galligan looks back on the 1978 World Cup through the eyes of a kid watching Buenos Aires from a pub in Ireland, where Argentina’s dazzling football first felt like a glimpse of another world. He revisits Scotland’s heartbreaking near-miss, France’sBilly Galligan looks back on the 1978 World Cup through the eyes of a kid watching Buenos Aires from a pub in Ireland, where Argentina’s dazzling football first felt like a glimpse of another world. He revisits Scotland’s heartbreaking near-miss, France’s borrowed shirts, Kempes’ breakout run, and the troubling political darkness that shadowed Argentina’s triumph.false00:06:56full<![CDATA[Maradona’s Mexico 86 Masterclass]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/8acf9123-7503-4716-8a5e-9ee934c9d3258acf9123-7503-4716-8a5e-9ee934c9d325Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT33Relive the chaotic brilliance of Mexico 1986, where Diego Maradona turned a World Cup into a one-man spectacle. From the infamous Hand of God to the Goal of the Century, this episode explores how he dragged Argentina to glory against England, Belgium, and West Germany.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupRelive the chaotic brilliance of Mexico 1986, where Diego Maradona turned a World Cup into a one-man spectacle. From the infamous Hand of God to the Goal of the Century, this episode explores how he dragged Argentina to glory against England, Belgium, andRelive the chaotic brilliance of Mexico 1986, where Diego Maradona turned a World Cup into a one-man spectacle. From the infamous Hand of God to the Goal of the Century, this episode explores how he dragged Argentina to glory against England, Belgium, and West Germany.false00:04:37full<![CDATA[Italia '90: Tears, Penalties and a Pope]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/6f9df15b-020a-43b0-8090-4f6eb7de96d96f9df15b-020a-43b0-8090-4f6eb7de96d9Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:15:33 GMT44A vivid tour through the unforgettable drama of Italia '90, from Ireland’s penalty shootout breakthrough and audience with the Pope to Cameroon’s joyous run and Roger Milla’s iconic dance.

It also revisits Gazza’s tears, West Germany’s tense march to the final, and the tragic, unforgettable finish in Rome that made the tournament feel like pure theater.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupA vivid tour through the unforgettable drama of Italia '90, from Ireland’s penalty shootout breakthrough and audience with the Pope to Cameroon’s joyous run and Roger Milla’s iconic dance. It also revisits Gazza’s tears, West Germany’s tense march to the A vivid tour through the unforgettable drama of Italia '90, from Ireland’s penalty shootout breakthrough and audience with the Pope to Cameroon’s joyous run and Roger Milla’s iconic dance. It also revisits Gazza’s tears, West Germany’s tense march to the final, and the tragic, unforgettable finish in Rome that made the tournament feel like pure theater.false00:06:08full<![CDATA[USA 94: Diana Ross, the Swamp, and Baggio’s Heartbreak]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/8678844d-a1a9-455d-be52-4e9cd3d4189e8678844d-a1a9-455d-be52-4e9cd3d4189eWed, 10 Jun 2026 23:52:22 GMT55Relive the glitz and chaos of USA 94, from Diana Ross’s infamous opening-ceremony miss to Ireland’s famous upset of Italy in the sweltering Meadowlands. The episode closes with Roberto Baggio’s dramatic rise and devastating final penalty miss against Brazil in Pasadena.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupRelive the glitz and chaos of USA 94, from Diana Ross’s infamous opening-ceremony miss to Ireland’s famous upset of Italy in the sweltering Meadowlands. The episode closes with Roberto Baggio’s dramatic rise and devastating final penalty miss against BrazRelive the glitz and chaos of USA 94, from Diana Ross’s infamous opening-ceremony miss to Ireland’s famous upset of Italy in the sweltering Meadowlands. The episode closes with Roberto Baggio’s dramatic rise and devastating final penalty miss against Brazil in Pasadena.false00:06:15full<![CDATA[World Cup 2026: 48 Teams, 3 Nations, 104 Matches]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/b8d4e2b2-e228-4d11-9799-ead56e7d2af9b8d4e2b2-e228-4d11-9799-ead56e7d2af9Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:23 GMT66Simon Carver and Billy Galligan break down the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the 48-team format and best third-place qualifiers to the travel, heat, and squad depth that could decide it all.

They also preview the opening match at the Azteca, the pressure on the co-hosts, and make early predictions for who will lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupSimon Carver and Billy Galligan break down the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the 48-team format and best third-place qualifiers to the travel, heat, and squad depth that could decide it all. They also preview the opening match at the Azteca, the presSimon Carver and Billy Galligan break down the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the 48-team format and best third-place qualifiers to the travel, heat, and squad depth that could decide it all. They also preview the opening match at the Azteca, the pressure on the co-hosts, and make early predictions for who will lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium.false00:05:52full<![CDATA[Zidane, Ronaldo, and France’s Iron Wall in 1998]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/4d20bd00-6a8d-479e-88ad-9d3ed5e29ce44d20bd00-6a8d-479e-88ad-9d3ed5e29ce4Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:58:19 GMT77Relive France’s improbable 1998 World Cup run, from a defense that barely conceded to unforgettable knockout-stage heroics by Blanc, Thuram, and Zidane. The episode also dives into the Ronaldo final mystery, Beckham’s red card, and how the Black-Blanc-Beur team united a nation.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupRelive France’s improbable 1998 World Cup run, from a defense that barely conceded to unforgettable knockout-stage heroics by Blanc, Thuram, and Zidane. The episode also dives into the Ronaldo final mystery, Beckham’s red card, and how the Black-Blanc-BeuRelive France’s improbable 1998 World Cup run, from a defense that barely conceded to unforgettable knockout-stage heroics by Blanc, Thuram, and Zidane. The episode also dives into the Ronaldo final mystery, Beckham’s red card, and how the Black-Blanc-Beur team united a nation.false00:05:18full<![CDATA[Saipan, Silent tea, and the Chaos of 2002]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/8089cb5a-46cf-49a6-a56d-3dea9e0a529d8089cb5a-46cf-49a6-a56d-3dea9e0a529dSat, 13 Jun 2026 16:28:03 GMT88An emotional look back at Ireland’s fractured Saipan saga, Roy Keane’s explosive fallout, and the unforgettable highs and heartbreaks of the 2002 World Cup. From silent dawn celebrations to Ronaldo’s legendary redemption, it captures the tournament that changed how fans around the world watched football.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupAn emotional look back at Ireland’s fractured Saipan saga, Roy Keane’s explosive fallout, and the unforgettable highs and heartbreaks of the 2002 World Cup. From silent dawn celebrations to Ronaldo’s legendary redemption, it captures the tournament that cAn emotional look back at Ireland’s fractured Saipan saga, Roy Keane’s explosive fallout, and the unforgettable highs and heartbreaks of the 2002 World Cup. From silent dawn celebrations to Ronaldo’s legendary redemption, it captures the tournament that changed how fans around the world watched football.false00:04:46full<![CDATA[Zidane, Chaos, and the Wild World Cup of 2006]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/2bd4f620-3e01-4c73-856f-7466acf504ec2bd4f620-3e01-4c73-856f-7466acf504ecSun, 14 Jun 2026 20:39:56 GMT99From Lahm’s thunderbolt and Argentina’s passing masterpiece to Ghana’s breakthrough and the officiating madness that defined the group stage, this episode relives the unforgettable drama of Germany 2006. It also follows the knockout heartbreaks, Zidane’s brilliance and final red card, and the chaos surrounding Italy’s eventual triumph.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom Lahm’s thunderbolt and Argentina’s passing masterpiece to Ghana’s breakthrough and the officiating madness that defined the group stage, this episode relives the unforgettable drama of Germany 2006. It also follows the knockout heartbreaks, Zidane’s From Lahm’s thunderbolt and Argentina’s passing masterpiece to Ghana’s breakthrough and the officiating madness that defined the group stage, this episode relives the unforgettable drama of Germany 2006. It also follows the knockout heartbreaks, Zidane’s brilliance and final red card, and the chaos surrounding Italy’s eventual triumph.false00:05:51full<![CDATA[Brazil 2014: Spain’s Fall, Suarez’s Bite, and the 7-1 Shock]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/5e4cbc37-7ba2-4459-ab82-1cf2ca7619aa5e4cbc37-7ba2-4459-ab82-1cf2ca7619aaWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:43:48 GMT1010We relive a chaotic 2014 World Cup that opened with Spain’s stunning collapse, followed by Luis Suarez’s infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini. The episode builds to Brazil’s devastating Mineirazo and Germany’s ruthless march to the title.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupWe relive a chaotic 2014 World Cup that opened with Spain’s stunning collapse, followed by Luis Suarez’s infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini. The episode builds to Brazil’s devastating Mineirazo and Germany’s ruthless march to the title.We relive a chaotic 2014 World Cup that opened with Spain’s stunning collapse, followed by Luis Suarez’s infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini. The episode builds to Brazil’s devastating Mineirazo and Germany’s ruthless march to the title.false00:05:47full<![CDATA[Atlanta, VAR, and Mbappé’s World Cup Breakthrough]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/edeace5a-a0c1-482f-87d0-e5eabc0a7de1edeace5a-a0c1-482f-87d0-e5eabc0a7de1Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:15:51 GMT1111From a giant screen in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Billy revisits the wild swings of the 2018 World Cup: Germany’s stunning collapse, England’s long-awaited penalty shootout win, and Croatia’s relentless march to the final. He wraps with France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia and the emergence of Kylian Mbappé as the tournament’s defining star.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom a giant screen in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Billy revisits the wild swings of the 2018 World Cup: Germany’s stunning collapse, England’s long-awaited penalty shootout win, and Croatia’s relentless march to the final. He wraps with France’s 4-2 victory oFrom a giant screen in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Billy revisits the wild swings of the 2018 World Cup: Germany’s stunning collapse, England’s long-awaited penalty shootout win, and Croatia’s relentless march to the final. He wraps with France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia and the emergence of Kylian Mbappé as the tournament’s defining star.false00:05:18full<![CDATA[Qatar 2022’s Biggest Shocks and the Messi-Mbappé Final]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/5ddc1d59-cd7d-4803-be1b-f9e91831ad4d5ddc1d59-cd7d-4803-be1b-f9e91831ad4dWed, 17 Jun 2026 17:46:47 GMT1212From Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset of Argentina to Morocco’s historic run and Croatia’s veteran grit, this episode revisits the tournament’s wildest group-stage and knockout surprises. It all builds to the unforgettable final between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, a World Cup classic decided on penalties.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset of Argentina to Morocco’s historic run and Croatia’s veteran grit, this episode revisits the tournament’s wildest group-stage and knockout surprises. It all builds to the unforgettable final between Lionel Messi and KyliFrom Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset of Argentina to Morocco’s historic run and Croatia’s veteran grit, this episode revisits the tournament’s wildest group-stage and knockout surprises. It all builds to the unforgettable final between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, a World Cup classic decided on penalties.false00:05:11full<![CDATA[South Africa 2010: Vuvuzelas, Handballs, and Heartbreak]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/5fba7bd5-001a-4821-a155-3373da0b39285fba7bd5-001a-4821-a155-3373da0b3928Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:30:27 GMT1313A look back at the 2010 World Cup’s wildest moments, from the vuvuzela-fueled chaos in South Africa to France’s infamous mutiny and Ghana’s crushing quarter-final against Uruguay.

The episode closes with the brutal final between Spain and the Netherlands, and Andrés Iniesta’s unforgettable winning goal and tribute to a friend.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupA look back at the 2010 World Cup’s wildest moments, from the vuvuzela-fueled chaos in South Africa to France’s infamous mutiny and Ghana’s crushing quarter-final against Uruguay. The episode closes with the brutal final between Spain and the Netherlands,A look back at the 2010 World Cup’s wildest moments, from the vuvuzela-fueled chaos in South Africa to France’s infamous mutiny and Ghana’s crushing quarter-final against Uruguay. The episode closes with the brutal final between Spain and the Netherlands, and Andrés Iniesta’s unforgettable winning goal and tribute to a friend.false00:05:44full<![CDATA[Azteca Chaos, Messi Magic, and Cape Verde's Upset Hold]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/4a874059-7cb8-43ae-8f6f-98b3940511db4a874059-7cb8-43ae-8f6f-98b3940511dbThu, 18 Jun 2026 16:15:11 GMT1414From a red-card frenzy at the Estadio Azteca to the U.S. roar in Atlanta, this episode breaks down the tournament’s wildest opening-night moments and key co-host results. Billy also celebrates Messi and Ronaldo milestones, Mbappé’s stunner, and Cape Verde’s stubborn upset draw with Spain.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom a red-card frenzy at the Estadio Azteca to the U.S. roar in Atlanta, this episode breaks down the tournament’s wildest opening-night moments and key co-host results. Billy also celebrates Messi and Ronaldo milestones, Mbappé’s stunner, and Cape VerdeFrom a red-card frenzy at the Estadio Azteca to the U.S. roar in Atlanta, this episode breaks down the tournament’s wildest opening-night moments and key co-host results. Billy also celebrates Messi and Ronaldo milestones, Mbappé’s stunner, and Cape Verde’s stubborn upset draw with Spain.false00:07:53full<![CDATA[Fan Fest Chaos, Red Cards, and World Cup Shockers]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/3e99e954-893e-446e-b403-1c420e4945123e99e954-893e-446e-b403-1c420e494512Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:51:17 GMT1515Atlanta’s Fan Fest hits capacity as co-hosts and underdogs alike create chaos on the World Cup stage, from Mexico’s scrappy advance and Canada’s big win to a surge of red cards across the tournament. The episode also celebrates unforgettable underdog stories, including Cape Verde’s rise, a heroic goalkeeper performance, and Germany’s late escape against Côte d’Ivoire.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupAtlanta’s Fan Fest hits capacity as co-hosts and underdogs alike create chaos on the World Cup stage, from Mexico’s scrappy advance and Canada’s big win to a surge of red cards across the tournament. The episode also celebrates unforgettable underdog storAtlanta’s Fan Fest hits capacity as co-hosts and underdogs alike create chaos on the World Cup stage, from Mexico’s scrappy advance and Canada’s big win to a surge of red cards across the tournament. The episode also celebrates unforgettable underdog stories, including Cape Verde’s rise, a heroic goalkeeper performance, and Germany’s late escape against Côte d’Ivoire.false00:11:44full<![CDATA[World Cup Chaos: Why the New Round of 32 Changes Everything]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/c64226fb-7b0b-4476-b1f5-935b7784318ac64226fb-7b0b-4476-b1f5-935b7784318aSat, 27 Jun 2026 04:24:35 GMT1616The hosts break down how the expanded World Cup format turns the road to the final into an exhausting eight-game marathon, with one extra knockout round raising the physical and mental stakes for every team.

They also dig into the chaos of third-place qualifiers, unpredictable bracket matchups, and why the fear of an early exit could push managers toward anti-football and tactical paralysis.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupThe hosts break down how the expanded World Cup format turns the road to the final into an exhausting eight-game marathon, with one extra knockout round raising the physical and mental stakes for every team. They also dig into the chaos of third-place quaThe hosts break down how the expanded World Cup format turns the road to the final into an exhausting eight-game marathon, with one extra knockout round raising the physical and mental stakes for every team. They also dig into the chaos of third-place qualifiers, unpredictable bracket matchups, and why the fear of an early exit could push managers toward anti-football and tactical paralysis.false00:11:18full<![CDATA[End of Group Stage Chaos. 32 Teams Qualify for Knockout Rounds, 16 Teams Go Home]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/6fdae0d6-5709-48ff-b5c5-0969f01f88206fdae0d6-5709-48ff-b5c5-0969f01f8820Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:42:49 GMT1717From Cape Verde’s stunning run to the knockout rounds to Uruguay’s shock exit, this episode dives into the underdog stories and heavyweight collapses shaking up the tournament. It also revisits the wild Austria-Algeria finish, where stoppage-time twists left Iran’s fate swinging until the final whistle.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom Cape Verde’s stunning run to the knockout rounds to Uruguay’s shock exit, this episode dives into the underdog stories and heavyweight collapses shaking up the tournament. It also revisits the wild Austria-Algeria finish, where stoppage-time twists lFrom Cape Verde’s stunning run to the knockout rounds to Uruguay’s shock exit, this episode dives into the underdog stories and heavyweight collapses shaking up the tournament. It also revisits the wild Austria-Algeria finish, where stoppage-time twists left Iran’s fate swinging until the final whistle.false00:08:40full<![CDATA[World Cup Chaos: Giant-Killers, Penalty Drama and Big Round of 16 Clashes]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/73fcff64-c620-44c3-a94c-547227e3cb4c73fcff64-c620-44c3-a94c-547227e3cb4cSat, 04 Jul 2026 19:06:34 GMT1818Germany and the Netherlands crash out in stunning penalty shootouts as Paraguay, Morocco, and underdog Cape Verde author unforgettable upsets. The hosts also look ahead to a loaded Round of 16, from Spain vs Portugal and Messi vs Salah to England’s trip to the Azteca and the USA’s growing soccer fever.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupGermany and the Netherlands crash out in stunning penalty shootouts as Paraguay, Morocco, and underdog Cape Verde author unforgettable upsets. The hosts also look ahead to a loaded Round of 16, from Spain vs Portugal and Messi vs Salah to England’s trip tGermany and the Netherlands crash out in stunning penalty shootouts as Paraguay, Morocco, and underdog Cape Verde author unforgettable upsets. The hosts also look ahead to a loaded Round of 16, from Spain vs Portugal and Messi vs Salah to England’s trip to the Azteca and the USA’s growing soccer fever.false00:05:20full<![CDATA[Haaland Stuns Brazil as England Haunt Mexico]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/8a8ed987-d671-4973-aa0f-c940dfc5d0bd8a8ed987-d671-4973-aa0f-c940dfc5d0bdTue, 07 Jul 2026 23:39:15 GMT1919We break down a wild round of sixteen that saw Norway shock Brazil, England survive a ten-man battle with Mexico at the Azteca, and Spain edge Portugal in a tense Iberian derby. The episode also covers Argentina’s late escape against Egypt, Belgium’s dominant win over the United States, and the blockbuster quarterfinals now on deck.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupWe break down a wild round of sixteen that saw Norway shock Brazil, England survive a ten-man battle with Mexico at the Azteca, and Spain edge Portugal in a tense Iberian derby. The episode also covers Argentina’s late escape against Egypt, Belgium’s domiWe break down a wild round of sixteen that saw Norway shock Brazil, England survive a ten-man battle with Mexico at the Azteca, and Spain edge Portugal in a tense Iberian derby. The episode also covers Argentina’s late escape against Egypt, Belgium’s dominant win over the United States, and the blockbuster quarterfinals now on deck.false00:08:17full<![CDATA[Tournament Chaos: Bellingham, Merino and a Sky-Cam Scandal]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/53cd82c4-5aa1-4f5a-a017-0c18ae7555b853cd82c4-5aa1-4f5a-a017-0c18ae7555b8Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:46:09 GMT2020This episode breaks down a run of knockout drama, from France’s clinical win over Morocco to Spain’s late escape against Belgium and England’s brutal, heat-soaked victory over Norway. It also dives into Argentina’s extra-time chaos in Kansas City and the controversy over a possible sky-cam wire interference.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupThis episode breaks down a run of knockout drama, from France’s clinical win over Morocco to Spain’s late escape against Belgium and England’s brutal, heat-soaked victory over Norway. It also dives into Argentina’s extra-time chaos in Kansas City and the This episode breaks down a run of knockout drama, from France’s clinical win over Morocco to Spain’s late escape against Belgium and England’s brutal, heat-soaked victory over Norway. It also dives into Argentina’s extra-time chaos in Kansas City and the controversy over a possible sky-cam wire interference.false00:12:27full<![CDATA[The World Cup Ball: A History of Icons]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/8480dd10-c64a-47ce-9597-c2c56fe99b6c8480dd10-c64a-47ce-9597-c2c56fe99b6cTue, 14 Jul 2026 21:18:32 GMT2121The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupFrom brown leather to the Trionda, Simon and Billy trace the evolving World Cup ball and the unforgettable moments each design helped shape.From brown leather to the Trionda, Simon and Billy trace the evolving World Cup ball and the unforgettable moments each design helped shape.false00:07:56full<![CDATA[World Cup Mascots: Brilliant, Bizarre, and Unforgettable]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/b95fca11-cf7c-4c50-8320-6e6568b06994b95fca11-cf7c-4c50-8320-6e6568b06994Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:20:03 GMT2222The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupBilly and Simon trace World Cup mascots from Willie to La'eeb, celebrating the brilliant, bizarre, and oddly beloved symbols of each tournament.Billy and Simon trace World Cup mascots from Willie to La'eeb, celebrating the brilliant, bizarre, and oddly beloved symbols of each tournament.false00:08:39full<![CDATA[It’s NOT Coming Home, Spain Cruise Past France; Argentina Edge England to Final]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/49b40383-4c03-43c7-b6a3-fb9383d13b6249b40383-4c03-43c7-b6a3-fb9383d13b62Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:45:52 GMT2323The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupSpain beat France to reach the final, while Argentina stunned England with a late comeback. Messi now faces Yamal in a blockbuster title match.Spain beat France to reach the final, while Argentina stunned England with a late comeback. Messi now faces Yamal in a blockbuster title match.false00:05:06full<![CDATA[England vs France: The Third-Place Play-off]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/d26d7db7-a6e4-4442-b9ee-8fcd6055484ed26d7db7-a6e4-4442-b9ee-8fcd6055484eFri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:01 GMT2424England and France meet in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Deschamps' farewell and the game no one really wants to play

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupEngland and France meet in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Deschamps' farewell and the game no one really wants to playEngland and France meet in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Deschamps' farewell and the game no one really wants to playfalse00:03:10full<![CDATA[World Cup Logos, Posters and the Rise of the Template Era]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/eea5dfdb-a2d9-4f71-8479-60e79a32adefeea5dfdb-a2d9-4f71-8479-60e79a32adefSat, 18 Jul 2026 03:11:05 GMT2525The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupBilly and Simon trace World Cup visual identity from 1930 posters to 2026’s template logo, celebrating iconic designs and debating the end of bespoke emblems.Billy and Simon trace World Cup visual identity from 1930 posters to 2026’s template logo, celebrating iconic designs and debating the end of bespoke emblems.false00:07:40full<![CDATA[Panini Dreams: World Cup Stickers and Childhood]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/d555a3ed-0767-4c6c-8141-a786a7ae254ed555a3ed-0767-4c6c-8141-a786a7ae254eSat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:01 GMT2626The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupBilly and Simon trace Panini’s World Cup albums from 1970 to digital packs, revisiting sticker swaps, rare finds, and the heartbreak of never quite finishing.Billy and Simon trace Panini’s World Cup albums from 1970 to digital packs, revisiting sticker swaps, rare finds, and the heartbreak of never quite finishing.false00:05:54full<![CDATA[Messi vs Yamal: Argentina and Spain Set for the Final]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/25c6dbe7-8f95-4d3e-a487-8fcdb7f07aad25c6dbe7-8f95-4d3e-a487-8fcdb7f07aadSat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:01 GMT2727The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupArgentina meet Spain in the World Cup final as Messi faces Yamal, while England and France battle for third and the Golden Boot race tightens.Argentina meet Spain in the World Cup final as Messi faces Yamal, while England and France battle for third and the Golden Boot race tightens.false00:05:14full<![CDATA[England Edge France in a Wild Third-Place Play-Off]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/9209bf6a-62ae-46be-9490-3fb49b3156129209bf6a-62ae-46be-9490-3fb49b315612Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:38:00 GMT2828The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupEngland beat France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place play-off as Saka hits a hat-trick, Mbappé breaks the World Cup scoring record, and Messi chases history.England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place play-off as Saka hits a hat-trick, Mbappé breaks the World Cup scoring record, and Messi chases history.false00:03:43full<![CDATA[Spain Crowned World Champions After Epic Final]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/2eecd4df-f703-4257-bbe3-9c40499dbba82eecd4df-f703-4257-bbe3-9c40499dbba8Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:28:51 GMT2929The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New York, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner and Messi ending his last World Cup on a heartbreak.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New York, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner and Messi ending his last World Cup on a heartbreak.false00:07:29full<![CDATA[The Final Whistle - World Cup 2026 Review]]>https://the-world-cup-of-my-mind-zqv198.jellypod.com/episodes/bf78ca89-0304-468d-ae40-010857341f4fbf78ca89-0304-468d-ae40-010857341f4fTue, 21 Jul 2026 19:57:28 GMT3030The final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.

]]>The World Comes to Play - FIFA World CupThe final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.The final whistle has blown after a record-breaking tournament full of upsets, drama, red cards, and farewell moments for legends.false00:17:31full