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The World Cup of My Mind

The World Cup of My Mind

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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. (Powered by Jellypod)Copyright 2026 The World Cup of My Mind World
Episodes
  • World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes

    World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes
    Jun 7 2026
    Billy 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.
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    7 mins
  • Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle

    Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle
    Jun 7 2026
    An 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.
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    11 mins
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