EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 9 MIN
#612 Mundial 2026, Talking World Cup in Polish
from Learn Polish · host Roy Coughlan
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! 🤝 JOIN OUR LEARN POLISH PODCAST COMMUNITY 🌐 Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ 🎙️ Podbean: https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnpolishpodcast/ 🎓 LEARN POLISH WITH ANIA — Teatro de Idiomas Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas! Learning Polish doesn't have to be boring — with us it's fun, inspiring, and exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you learn Polish in a language you're already comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ 🎙️ ALL ABOUT ROY 🚀 PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about 🧠 Brain Fitness & Unlock Your Potential: https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about 🌐 Roy's Hub (Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants): https://roycoughlan.com/ 🏫 Start Your Own Skool Academy: https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71 #LearnPolish #PolishPodcast #LearnPolishPodcast #PolishLanguage #PolskiJęzyk #PoPolsku #PolishForForeigners #Mundial #WorldCup2026 #PiłkaNożna #FootballPolish #SoccerInPolish #Lewandowski #Ronaldo #Messi #PolishVocabulary #ConversationalPolish #EverydayPolish #PolishPhrases #LanguageLearning #LanguagePodcast #PolyglotLife #LearnLanguages #SportsInPolish #PolishCulture #PolishLessons #TeatroDeIdiomas #RoyCoughlan #PodFather #PodcastCoach #Episode612 #Top1Percent
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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.
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