Football is the world’s sport, and therefore Worldview would be negligent to ignore this summer’s World Cup.
The issues raised by international footballing—racism, globalization, and national identity—are a natural fit with Worldview’s mission.
And we take the time to confront the really tough issues: how will Lehmann do for Germany? Will this, finally, be the year for an African nation? Can South Korea continue the success? And what about Wayne Rooney’s foot—is England doomed again?
Throughout the month of June,
Worldview offered you both sides of the football world: comprehensive coverage of the transnational issues that only a global event can expose, as well as measured speculation about the relative merits of intense matches like Argentina versus the Netherlands.
We’ll also want to hear from you, both on the air and online!
Worldview's World Cup Schedule
Listen to Worldview's coverage in case that you missed the original broadcast:
We recruited four special commentators to help us handle both the pressing, daily issues, and the World Cup's awesome global impact. Jesse Hardman, who served as our 2002 World Cup commentator, returned and also offered daily insight on our World Cup blog. And we also heard from aficionados Euan Hague, Pavel Yusim, and Dan Shalin. Here's the on-air schedule
June 8—Euan and Jesse
June 23—Pavel and Jesse
July 3—Dan and Jesse
July 10—All four joined the discussion
Worldview World Cup Commentator Jesse Hardman
The staff of Worldview can't handle international events and the World Cup alone. We recruited four special commentators to help us along. Jesse Hardman, who served as our 2002 World Cup commentator, returned to the airwaves and posted his thoughts on the World Cup blog throughout the tournament. And we also heard from our unofficial experts Euan Hague, Pavel Yusim, and Dan Shalin.
What Do You Mean, “Offside?”
The offside position.
Have you ever been flabbergasted while watching a football game? You're sure that your team's made a goal, but everyone's shouting “offside!” What's behind the mysterious offside rule? Click here to find out and to brush up on other necessary football lingo.
Plus, you can check out World Cup team rankings and first round groupings. Thanks to Worldview, you can be the cool football aficionado, shouting at all the right times for all the right teams.
Click here for a World Cup primer.
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