2018, Egypt has experienced tumultuous change over the last 30 years. And the country’s passion for football has not been spared. But a new football hero has risen, giving a renewed hope to Egyptian football fans. A hope that could be the most

Brazil: the party aftermath

Jun 30th, 2018 24m 49s

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

Colombia: the other Escobar

Jun 30th, 2018 21m 2s

1994, the whole world is excited about Colombia’s team. But Colombia’s players are under a lot of pressure, and not only to honor their team and their country: Drug lords have heavily financed football in Colombia and expecting big returns on g

Portugal: no one is a prophet in his own country

Jun 28th, 2018 25m 5s

2016, famed Portuguese footballer Ronaldo and his teammates win Euro Cup.Portugal is one of the top favorites at the 2018 World Cup. But CR7’s persona divides the Portuguese just as much as it unites them. Many ask if Portugal relies too much o

Nigeria: the dictator and the World Cup

Jun 28th, 2018 25m 12s

Nigeria’s performance at its first World Cup in 1994 impressed the whole world. At the same time, a military dictator took control of the country. And locked up the democratically elected president. But a dramatic loss at the World Cup changed

Spain: a fresh start

Jun 28th, 2018 18m 21s

1982, Spain is finally released from decades of Franco’s dictatorship. And one year before the world cup, the country faces a military coup. By welcoming the world cup Spain hopes to change its international image with one billion people watchi

Peru: the one billion dollar game

Jun 28th, 2018 20m 40s

Peru finally qualified for the 2018 world cup after 36 years of failure. 36 years of suffering, terrorism, corruption and economic crisis. Footballer Paolo Guerrero and his teammates are breathing new life and hope into their country. What happ

Yugoslavia: one last time together

Jun 28th, 2018 29m 22s

1990, Yugoslavia go to the world cup with a brilliant team. But because of the eastern bloc’s politics, Nationalism and other issues divided its people. The country was breaking apart, which threatened the team’s unity and success. The stakes w