The Football Family

In the final instalment of World Cup Voices, David Sneyd journeyed from Mexico City to New York as the competition reached its captivating crescendo.David speaks to guests hailing from Mexico City to Mullingar as he makes his way across North America during the knockout stages.Spain's victory over Argentina in New Jersey marks the end of the tournament for another four years. So until the summer of 2030, these have been the voices of the World Cup.

David Sneyd calls up Shane Keegan from a raucous MetLife Stadium after witnessing Spain secure their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.

David Sneyd dials up Shane Keegan to break down the World Cup semi-finals, before David catches a flight to the Big Apple ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

David Sneyd catches up with Shane Keegan to discuss the weird and wonderful World Cup quarter-finals, before looking ahead to the semi-finals of France versus Spain and England versus Argentina.

David dials in from Boston after travelling from Mexico City via Chicago and finds a kindred spirit in Shane. The World Cup knockouts have packed a punch and there is more to come in the quarter-finals.

On David’s flight from Atlanta to Miami, he was introduced to Yuma and Caled, two well-travelled football fans heading home to Florida. David is then joined by the Lopes family just hours after Cape Verde’s heroic display versus World Cup holders Argentina.Finally, David describes the spectacle that was Mexico versus England in Mexico City’s historic Azteca Stadium, while also touching on the off-pitch spectacle of Folarin Balogun’s postponed suspension.World Cup Voices is a free series on The 42, just as The Football Family pod will be going forward.To subscribe to The 42 for full coverage, visit The42.ie/subscribe.

David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.

David Sneyd dials in from Atlanta to reflect on a dramatic start to the World Cup knockouts with Shane Keegan.

David Sneyd catches up with St Patrick’s Athletic and Ghana goalkeeper Joey Anang, before chatting to one of the sport’s best known voices, Geoff Shreeves.David is then joined by Louth man and New England Revolution executive Cathal Conlon to chart the development of the MLS, from David Beckham’s arrival until today, where the world’s greatest player is one of their own.World Cup Voices is a free series on The 42, just as The Football Family pod will be going forward.To subscribe to the 42 for full coverage, visit The42.ie/subscribe.