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Preview: PSG take on Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup
The European season gets up and running in earnest as last year’s Champions League and Europa League winners meet on Wednesday night – though both teams might hope their lineups look somewhat different when their domestic campaigns begin. By Karl Matchett With World Cup finalists still building back up in pre-season and both clubs havingContinue reading →
Christos Tzolis is already showing why Arsenal were so keen to sign the Greek winger
Amid the hype and hubbub generated by Arsenal’s audacious move for Vinícius Júnior, Christos Tzolis was quietly making a good first impression for his new team. Signed from Club Brugge for £34m, the Greek winger scored on his Gunners debut against Girona, demonstrating why the Premier League champions were so keen to land him inContinue reading →
FotMob Exclusive: Johor Darul Ta’zim CEO Luis Garcia discusses Chelsea game and his team’s world record unbeaten streak
Few clubs in the history of the game have been as dominant as Johor Darul Ta’zim are in Malaysia right now. Their CEO Luis García spoke exclusively to FotMob as the Southern Tigers prepare to go for their 13th-consecutive top-flight title in the 2026/27 season. By Neel Shelat Expect to hear about Johor Darul Ta’zimContinue reading →
18-year-old Lucas Herrington could be MLS’s biggest export since Alphonso Davies
Hull City’s new teenage defender has all the tools to reach the elite level having already caught the eye of Barcelona. By Graham Ruthven Lucas Herrington wasn’t in Colorado for long. Indeed, it was only in January that the teenager made the move to Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids having joined the clubContinue reading →
The Xabi Alonso rebrand is well underway at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso is reshaping Chelsea in his own image with the Stamford Bridge club making some interesting summer signings. By Graham Ruthven It was always likely that Xabi Alonso would be back in management this summer, although not many predicted Chelsea as his next destination. Indeed, Liverpool was widely seen as the natural next stepContinue reading →
FotMob preview: The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season gets set for kick-off
The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season begins this Friday as Dundee United host Rangers at Tannadice and if it is anything like last season, then we are in for another cracking campaign. By Ross Kilvington Celtic and Rangers have established a duopoly of the Scottish title since 1986, yet Hearts were minutes away from ending thatContinue reading →
John Stones has plenty to offer Inter Milan, or any other suitors
The experienced defender’s performances for England at the 2026 World Cup proved he still has plenty to offer. By Graham Ruthven John Stones’ contribution to England’s run to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup will be remembered, and not just because of his dressing room dance moves. The 32-year-old was one of Thomas Tuchel’sContinue reading →
The MLS Wrap: New headline names sign up as the league returns to action
MLS has returned on the back of the USA and Canada hosting the World Cup alongside Mexico, and all eyes are on how the league will capitalise on soccer fever following the tournament. By James Nalton While that may not be able to be properly assessed until a later date, there is plenty of enthusiasmContinue reading →
Post-World Cup debrief on England’s Three Lions
Once again, at the 12th attempt since 1966, it wasn’t to be for England at the World Cup. For the second time in three World Cups, the Three Lions crashed out in the semi-finals. But would they have won it anyway? Let’s investigate… By Tom Hancock Were England even that bad at the 2026 WorldContinue reading →
Ferran Torres and the boot that won the 2026 World Cup
This summer’s World Cup final was heading for a penalty shootout until the Spanish star intervened. By Jamie Spencer In the entire 96-year history of the World Cup, only four men have been responsible for scoring the solitary goal in a 1-0 final that brought home the trophy for their country. Ferran Torres is theContinue reading →
What we learned from the first 48-team World Cup
That’s it. The 2026 World Cup is in the books. We know Spain are world champions for the second time – but what else did we learn from the first 48-team World Cup, the biggest edition of the tournament yet? By Tom Hancock A healthy element of surprise There were understandable fears that increasing theContinue reading →
Preview: Spain and Argentina contest 23rd World Cup Final
Argentina and Spain face each other in the first-ever World Cup final between the reigning European and South American champions. By Graham Ruthven Final reckoning After 103 matches (including the third-place playoff), the 2026 World Cup will be decided by a single match showdown between Argentina and Spain in what has the potential to beContinue reading →
Elliot Anderson’s World Cup performances show his worth to Manchester City
Manchester City’s new £116m midfielder is showing why he’s worth the money for England at the 2026 World Cup. By Graham Ruthven In discussion with former Manchester City teammate John Stones as Norway waited to discover whether or not their second goal against England would stand, Erling Haaland could clearly be seen referring to aContinue reading →
Preview: England out for revenge against Argentina 40 years on from the Hand of God
The second semi-final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pits England against defending champions Argentina. By Neel Shelat England aiming for a repeat of 1966 England’s only World Cup title came on home soil exactly 60 years ago. They defeated Argentina on their path to eternal glory, emerging 1-0 winners in the quarter-final thanks toContinue reading →
Marc Cucurella has quietly been one of Spain’s most important players at the World Cup
Fresh from a surprise transfer to Real Madrid, Marc Cucurella is shining for Spain at the 2026 World Cup. By Graham Ruthven You can’t miss Marc Cucurella. It’s the Sideshow Bob hair. Not only this, though, the 27-year-old has been one of Spain’s best, and most important, players at the 2026 World Cup, giving theContinue reading →
Preview: France meet Spain in European classic to decide first World Cup finalist
Can France end Spain’s incredible 36-match unbeaten run (W27 D9) or will Luis de la Fuente continue to be a thorn in Didier Deschamps’ side? By Filip Mishov Deschamps targeting revenge over de la Fuente Les Bleus secured their semi-final place in impressive fashion by defeating the AFCON 2026 runners-up, Morocco, equalling a record helfContinue reading →
Preview: Defending champions Argentina face a Swiss side setting their sights on a first-ever semi-final
The last quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup will see Argentina continue their title defence against Switzerland, who will hope to extend their best-ever campaign at the tournament. By Neel Shelat Argentina hoping to avoid a third-consecutive scare As the defending champions and world’s top-ranked team coming into the tournament, Argentina were naturally seen asContinue reading →
Erling Haaland is lighting up the World Cup on & off the pitch – England must stop him to stop Norway
All eyes will be on Erling Haaland when Norway battle for a place in the World Cup final four. By Jamie Spencer To understand the international popularity of Norway and Erling Haaland at this World Cup you need look no further than retailers struggling to keep the team’s red home shirt with the striking blueContinue reading →
Preview: Norway and England clash in World Cup quarter-finals
Norway and England meet in Miami on Saturday with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake. By Ian King Both England and Norway put in superb performances to get this far England’s 2026 World Cup took a turn in the last 16 with a tumultuous 3-2 at the Azteca against co-hosts Mexico. TwoContinue reading →
How will Real Madrid fit Denzel Dumfries and Trent Alexander-Arnold into the same team?
Denzel Dumfries’ move to Real Madrid raises fresh questions about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s role at the Santiago Bernabéu. By Graham Ruthven By the start of next season, Real Madrid will be a José Mourinho team. That’s the plan, anyway. The Spanish giants have already made a number of signings clearly with the Portuguese’s playing style andContinue reading →
Preview: Spain clash with Belgium in LA quarterfinal
Spain meet fellow Europeans Belgium in the quarter-finals of the World Cup after contrasting victories in the Round of 16. By Ross Kilvington The Spanish took their time to find a winner against Portugal, but Mikel Merino sent La Roja through with a 91st minute goal. Belgium, on the other hand, thrashed the USA 4-1Continue reading →
Preview: France and Morocco kick off the quarterfinals
In a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, France take on Morocco for a chance to move within two wins of glory in North America. By Ross Kilvington Kylian Mbappé was France’s saviour once more against Paraguay France might not have been at their free-flowing best against Paraguay in the Round of 16, butContinue reading →
Michael Olise: France’s Great Connector key to their World Cup hopes
Michael Olise, not Kylian Mbappé, has been the driving force behind France’s 2026 World Cup campaign so far. By Graham Ruthven Kylian Mbappé is the face of France. The billboard star of the team many have tipped to win the 2026 World Cup. He is, after all, the tournament’s joint-top scorer and the second-top scorerContinue reading →
Preview: Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in Round of 16
Argentina and Egypt go head-to-head in the World Cup Last 16 on Tuesday as the reigning champions look to go one step further in retaining their title. By Matt Smith Lionel Scaloni‘s side were given a huge scare last time out after being taken to extra time by Cape Verde. It was undoubtedly Argentina’s poorestContinue reading →
Preview: Neighbours Portugal and Spain meet to decide quarter-finals place
Portugal and Spain head to Dallas in the World Cup round of 16 for the Iberian Derby, looking to book a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. By Matt Smith These two sides have gone head-to-head countless times over the years, with their first meeting dating back to 1921. They’ve locked horns 41 timesContinue reading →
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