About this episode
This episode explores the Soccer War, a military conflict triggered by World Cup qualifying matches between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969.
Explore the extraordinary events of the Soccer War on Daily Sports History. Learn how a series of intense World Cup qualifying matches between El Salvador and Honduras escalated into a 100-hour military conflict in 1969. Discover the historical context, key moments, and the lasting impact of this unique intersection of sports and politics.
People in this episode
Host: Ethan Reese
Topics covered
- Soccer
- War
- World Cup
- History
- Politics
- Conflict
Keywords
- Soccer War
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- World Cup
- military conflict
- sports history
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: El Salvador, Honduras
More episodes of Daily Sports History
- Birth of the Baseball Hall of Fame: Legends, Myths, and Cooperstown’s Historic Opening · June 12, 2026 · 10 min
- Was Michael Jordan Sick? “The Flu Game” · June 11, 2026 · 10 min
- Who's Corrupt USC Football or NCAA: Reggie Bush Scandal · June 10, 2026 · 14 min
- Rafael Nadal: The King of Clay – His French Open Dominance and Tennis Legacy · June 9, 2026 · 13 min
- 1977 NBA Finals: Blazer-mania vs 76ers · June 5, 2026 · 13 min
- Ten Cent Beer Night: The Wildest Night in Baseball History · June 4, 2026 · 11 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Daily Sports History podcast page.