Episode Details

In this episode, Ania and Roy chat about the 2026 World Cup (Mundial) — even though neither Ireland nor Poland qualified! They discuss football fandom, favourite players, predictions for who might win, and the unique three-country hosting arrangement between the USA, Mexico and Canada. A fun, casual conversation packed with sports and everyday Polish vocabulary.

🇵🇱 Perfect for: Intermediate Polish learners who want natural conversational Polish on current events and sport.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Welcome & intro: Roy's Saturday — gym, sauna & recording
1:00 - Small talk: Any weekend plans? Cider time!
1:30 - Topic intro: Mundial — the World Cup in Polish
2:00 - Why didn't Italy or Ireland qualify?
2:45 - Did Poland qualify? The Lewandowski heartbreak
3:30 - Has Poland ever been World Cup champions? A look back to '82/'86
4:15 - Is Roy a football fan? USA vs Iran & Brazil predictions
5:30 - Roy's football past: JD United — named after Jack Daniels!
6:30 - Who are the favourites to win in 2026?
7:15 - Past champions: Germany, Spain, France, Brazil, Argentina
7:45 - Roy's pick: Spain — never a boring game!
8:30 - Favourite players: Ronaldo vs Messi — does Roy have a favourite?
9:30 - Why atmosphere matters more when your country plays
10:15 - Match timing — midnight kick-offs for Mexico/Argentina/Canada games
11:00 - Where is the 2026 World Cup being held? Three countries explained
11:45 - Stadium concerns: concrete pitches & scaffolding seating
13:00 - Would Roy go to a match live? Past stadium experiences
13:45 - Upcoming Under-21 & women's matches in Łódź
14:15 - Ticket & hotel prices — is it worth it?
15:00 - Outro & do usłyszenia!

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