World Cup superfans

The most watched sporting event in the world has not been without its controversies, including high ticket prices and transport costs, as well as rows over visas and concerns about security.

But, in our conversations, we wanted to hear from supporters. We bring together three world cup superfans, including Craig who’s walked across the United States to see his team compete.

“Football is the universal language of the world,” he tells us. “That is just fact no matter where you travel, no matter where you go.”

We also hear from guests in Jordan, Curacao in the Caribbean, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan. They share their excitement of watching their countries take part for the first time.

Presenter: James Reynolds
BBC producers: Lindsay Brown and Isabella Bull
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham
Editors: Arja Haikonen and Harriet Oliver

A Boffin Media production in partnership with the BBC World Service Outside Source team

(Photo: Danny Pires - who features in our programme - at the recent Cape Verde v Bermuda friendly)