The first dead rubber contest of the World Cup sees already-eliminated Türkiye take on the co-hosts. By Neel Shelat Just misses no hits Türkiye’s tally of 62 shots was the highest after the first two rounds of the World Cup — no other team even managed 50 — yet they drew a blank in bothContinue reading →
The Group E leaders meet Ecuador in the final round of the group stage at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. By Filip Mishov The toothless Ecuadorians must cause an upset to avoid an early exit La Tri are one of only four national teams without a single goal scored at the World Cup afterContinue reading →
As the 2026 World Cup continues to provide great entertainment for the most part, we are seeing football go from a game of two halves to a game of four quarters right before our eyes. We need to talk about hydration breaks. By Tom Hancock Announcing the new measure back in December, FIFA explained: “PlayersContinue reading →
Lionel Messi has scored all kinds of goals, and plenty of them, over the course of his career, but one kind of goal in particular stands out as his calling card and it was the kind he scored to send Argentina on their way to another World Cup victory. By Graham Ruthven As has becomeContinue reading →
Three points against Haiti was the absolute requirement for Scotland and they achieved that – but to reach the knockout phase there’s a real chance that they’ll need to pull off a shock result against Brazil. By Karl Matchett Maths and maybes Of course, it’s likely that at least one team goes through with onlyContinue reading →
England will be looking to continue their perfect start at the World Cup as they host a Ghana side who limped over the line against Panama. By Matt Smith Thomas Tuchel‘s side secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening match after a professional second half saw them take all three points. It tookContinue reading →
Spain are expected to bounce back from their shock goalless draw against Cape Verde in their second group game. By Graham Ruthven Point to prove While nobody has written Spain off as World Cup contenders, the European champions have a point to prove against Saudi Arabia after their insipid 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. Indeed,Continue reading →
After racking up the biggest result in the first round of World Cup fixtures, Germany face a much tougher test against a well rounded-looking Ivory Coast side, with top spot in Group E at stake. By Karl Matchett It is, of course, advantage Germany when it comes to being in the driving seat for topContinue reading →
There aren’t many better ways to announce yourself onto the global stage than by delivering a dominant midfield performance against Brazil at a World Cup. That’s exactly what Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi did in the Atlas Lions’ 1-1 draw with Carlo Ancelotti’s side in their Group C opener on June 15 at MetLife Stadium in NewContinue reading →
Scotland and Morocco go head-to-head at the Gillette Stadium on Friday as Steve Clarke’s side look to extend their lead at the top of their group. By Matt Smith The Scots secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening game of the tournament, which was a crucial victory due to the two difficult gamesContinue reading →
Co-hosts United States face Australia in the second round of fixtures at the World Cup, with both teams in with a chance of sealing a knockout spot before their final group games. By Neel Shelat Free-flowing USMNT have found an attacking formula How Mauricio Pochettino would set the United States men’s national team (USMNT) wasContinue reading →
Watford’s lightning quick forward could be the key to Australia being the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup. By Graham Ruthven For the best part of 30 minutes, Australia had sat deep inside their own half. They were frustrating Türkiye who were widely expected to start their World Cup with three points. When theContinue reading →
Everyone, including the Moroccan defence, inside MetLife Stadium knew exactly what Vinícius Junior wanted to do as he picked up the ball at the byline and cut inside on to his left foot for a shot. It was the sort of moment that has become the calling card of the Brazilian winger and sure enoughContinue reading →
Brazil’s World Cup kicked off with a stutter against Morocco; can they improve on this against outsiders Haiti? By Ian King Brazil need to improve after being shut out by Morocco Well, it wasn’t quite the triumphant kick-off that the Seleção would have hoped for. Brazil rather limped to a 1-1 draw against Morocco inContinue reading →
England fans of a certain vintage will have spent the past few major international men’s tournaments humming lines from a Baddiel and Skinner classic of yesteryear – but since the lyrics first emerged the winless run has doubled. Can Thomas Tuchel really end 60 years of hurt? By Karl Matchett It would be ironic indeedContinue reading →
The holders kick off their defence of the World Cup against Algeria in Gourp J, but is this a tournament too far for a couple of their star players? By Ian King Argentina remain wedded to Lionel Messi, but has he got another tournament in him? Argentina arrive in Kansas City for the opening matchContinue reading →
In what is regarded as this World Cup’s group of death, back-to-back World Cup finalists France will face a stern test from Senegal in the first round of fixtures. By Neel Shelat Didier Deschamps’ last dance with France Didier Deschamps is set to leave his post as France’s head coach when his contract expires afterContinue reading →
Brighton player Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden got their World Cup campaign off to the flying start with the 5-1 demolition of Tunisia. And thanks to the adidas Trionda’s pateted Connected Ball Technology, we now know that Ayari’s two piledrivers are the two fastest goals scored, in terms of ball speed, at the tournament.Continue reading →
One of the tournament’s favourites face the smallest country – by population – to ever earn a place at the World Cup finals. By Filip Mishov The group E favourites meet the underdogs in Houston, Texas Die Mannschaft kick off the hunt for the record-equalling fifth World Cup star on Germany‘s shirt in excellent spirit,Continue reading →
The World Cup’s most iconic national team has never gone more than five iterations without lifting the golden trophy, but Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil side are not front-runners this time around and face a tough opener against Morocco. By Karl Matchett Spain, France and England are all shorter odds to triumph than Brazil, and plenty ofContinue reading →
Scotland return to the World Cup finals following a 28-year break kicks off with an opening fixture against one of the tournament’s rank outsiders, Haiti. By Ian King Will it be eighth time lucky for Scotland in North America this summer? It’s been 28 years since Scotland last played in a World Cup finals, andContinue reading →
USA host Paraguay in their opening match of the World Cup in front of their home supporters at the Los Angeles Stadium. By Matt Smith It’s a huge occasion for Mauricio Pochettino‘s side as they look to get off to a strong start in front of expectant fans. They face a Paraguay side managed byContinue reading →