In a country that is crazy about football, hosting the world cup turned into a nightmare. Already roiling in economic recession and political turmoil, Brazil plunged plunged even further into crisis. Will the country and its football be able to rise again from the ashes ?
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Jun 2025
Samba, Stadiums, and Soccer History: Brazil Gets the Women's World Cup!
Get ready to feel the energy! Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, making history as the first South American nation to do so. In this episode, we dive into why Brazil's bid was a game-changer, leveraging stadiums from the 2014 Men's World Cup for a sus ... Show More
5 m
Jul 2024
Brazil Should Be a Superpower, but It Isn’t...
2016 was supposed to mark Brazil's rise as an economic superpower. The country saw rapid growth in industries, surpassing India and Italy, and nearing France and the UK in economic output. Improvements in healthcare, education, and political stability painted a promising picture. ... Show More
16m 11s
Dec 2022
World Cup Daily - Japan Speaks Schadenfreude
On this edition of World Cup Daily, Elliot (@yankeegunner) is joined by Phil Costa to discuss an exhausting day of World Cup football that saw Germany crash out, Japan top the group, and Belgium fail to qualify thanks to extraordinary Lukaku misses. Plus a look ahead. All that an ... Show More
52m 10s
Dec 2024
The Brazilian Ronaldo and the 1998 World Cup Mystery
12 July 1998, Paris. It’s the FIFA World Cup – France vs. Brazil. Brazil has the unstoppable Ronaldo (O Fenômeno – the Phenomenon) on their side, and crowds are expecting a Brazilian win. Suddenly before the match, it’s announced Ronaldo isn’t going to play. Then, suddenly, he is ... Show More
1h 23m