The greatest show on earth has a history as dramatic as the matches themselves.The World Cup Files takes you back to where it all began, uncovering the untold stories, unforgettable moments, and wild facts behind every World Cup tournament.From heroes and villains to shocking upsets, controversial decisions, and moments no one saw coming — this is football history as you’ve never heard it before.Strap in. History never played it safe.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe greatest show on earth has a history as dramatic as the matches themselves. The World Cup Files takes you back to where it all began, uncovering the untold stories, unforgettable moments, and wild facts behind every World Cup tournament.
The World Cup Files is hosted by Aileen Summers. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "File 23: USA, Canada and Mexico, 2026" (1 August 2026, 33 minutes), "File 22: Qatar, 2022" (18 July 2026, 29 minutes), and "File 21: Russia, 2018" (15 July 2026, 21 minutes).
The World Cup Files publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 23 episodes.
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Aileen Summers hosts The World Cup Files, a sports podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Sorry for the delay on this one, team - had to wait for the tournament to play out so that I could write it! It's been epic. Thanks so much for joining me for the journey. Please let me know if you have any ideas for...
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In our twenty-second file, we travel to Qatar, 2022 — where the World Cup entered unfamiliar territory and delivered one of its greatest endings. Played in the middle of the club season and surrounded by debate before a...
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In our twenty-first file, we travel to Russia, 2018 — where a new generation announced itself on the World Cup stage. This was a tournament of dramatic late goals, penalty shootouts, shocking exits, and underdogs...
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In our twentieth file, we travel to Brazil, 2014 — where football’s most famous nation welcomed the World Cup home. The tournament arrived with huge expectations, packed stadiums, unforgettable goals, and some of the...
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In our nineteenth file, we travel to South Africa, 2010 — where the World Cup came to Africa for the very first time. From the roar of the vuvuzelas to the colour and energy filling the stadiums, this was a tournament...
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In our eighteenth file, we travel to Germany, 2006, where the World Cup became a month-long celebration of all things football. Fans from around the world filled Germany’s streets and stadiums, creating one of the most...
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In our seventeenth file, we travel to South Korea and Japan, 2002 — where the World Cup broke new ground and delivered surprises at every turn. For the first time, the tournament came to Asia — and for the first time...
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In our sixteenth file, we travel to France, 1998 — where new nations emerged, old powers collided, and the host country dared to dream. For the first time, 32 teams arrived to compete for football’s greatest prize. New...
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In our fifteenth file, we travel to the United States, 1994 — where the World Cup arrived in a country still learning to love the game. Many doubted whether football could capture America’s attention, but the tournament...
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<p>In our fifteenth file, we travel to the United States, 1994 — where the World Cup arrived in a country still learning to love the game.</p><p><br></p><p>Many doubted whether football could capture America’s...
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<p>In our fourteenth file, we travel to Italy, 1990 — where the World Cup became tense, tactical, and unforgettable.</p><p>After the magic and chaos of Mexico 1986, football returned to one of the game’s great nations...
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In our fourteenth file, we travel to Italy, 1990 — where the World Cup became tense, tactical, and unforgettable. After the magic and chaos of Mexico 1986, football returned to one of the game’s great nations for a...
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<p>In our thirteenth file, we travel to Mexico, 1986 — where one player turned the World Cup into his stage.</p><p>Sixteen years after Mexico last hosted the tournament, the World Cup returned with blazing sunshine...
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<p>In our twelfth file, we travel to Spain, 1982 — where the World Cup became bigger than ever before.</p><p>For the first time, 24 teams arrived to chase football’s greatest prize, bringing new nations, new stories...
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<p>In our eleventh file, we travel to Argentina, 1978 — where the World Cup brought celebration, controversy, and one unforgettable home victory.</p><p>Across Argentina, stadiums roared, streets filled with ticker tape...
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<p>In our tenth file, we travel to West Germany, 1974 — where the World Cup entered a new era.</p><p>Four years after Brazil’s beautiful football lit up Mexico, the tournament returned with a new trophy, a new format...
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<p>In our ninth file, we travel to Mexico, 1970 — where the World Cup reached new heights.</p><p>Played in blazing sunshine and thin mountain air, this was a tournament of unforgettable moments: impossible saves...
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<p>In our eighth file, we travel to England, 1966 — where the World Cup came to the home of football.</p><p>After years of heartbreak, controversy, and near misses, England finally had the chance to host the biggest...
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<p>In our seventh file, we travel to Chile, 1962 — where the World Cup arrived in a nation rebuilding from disaster.</p><p>Two years before the tournament, Chile was struck by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded...
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<p>In our sixth file, we travel to Sweden, 1958 — where the World Cup witnessed the arrival of a superstar.</p><p>After heartbreak in 1950 and disappointment in 1954, Brazil came to Sweden still chasing its first World...
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