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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 →
Preview: USMNT look to keep the dream alive against Belgium
Can the US men’s national team make their first World Cup quarter-final since 2002 by overcoming Belgium in Seattle? By Graham Ruthven American dream This is the match Mauricio Pochettino and his USA players have been planning for ever since the former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur boss took over two years ago. InContinue reading →
Preview: The Azteca plays host to Mexico and England’s Round of 16 clash
England will be taking on both altitude and an extremely hostile crowd as they take on co-hosts Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning (UK time). By Ian King Both England and Mexico laid ghosts to rest in their Round of 32 matches Well, they got over the line, but only just. Two lateContinue reading →
Preview: Sunday night Round of 16 clash between Brazil and Norway
Brazil and Norway go head-to-head in the World Cup Round of 16 in New York / New Jersey as they look to set up a quarter-final tie against Mexico or England. By Matt Smith Brazil scraped through against Japan in the previous round, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a 95th-minute winner to sink the opposition. ItContinue reading →
Preview: Star-studded France take on surprise package Paraguay
Can Paraguay stop France’s all-out attack and continue their journey at the 2026 World Cup? By Filip Mishov Paraguay searching for a maiden win against France in Philadelphia Paraguay plunged Germany into a crisis when José Canale’s decisive penalty sent his side in to the Round of 16 for the first time since the 2010Continue reading →
Preview: Canada kick off the Round of 16 against Morocco
Co-hosts Canada face their biggest test of the 2026 World Cup so far against a formidable Moroccan side. By Graham Ruthven Home advantage (?) Canada have played their part as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, making the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Unlike Mexico and the USA, though, Canada’s homeContinue reading →
Preview: World Champions Argentina clash with Cape Verde, the fairytail story of the 2026 finals
Argentina were expected to reach the knockout stages with relative ease. Cape Verde, on the other hand, are the biggest surprise package of the tournament and reached this round thanks to three draws in Group H. By Ross Kilvington Argentina poised for more World Cup glory Lionel Scaloni’s side were one of only three teamsContinue reading →
Argentina can take full advantage of helpful knockout path in pursuit of World Cup history
“There are no easy games” is an ingrained football cliché but Argentina will surely be rubbing their hands together after seeing the opportunity the World Cup knockout bracket has presented. By Jamie Spencer To be the best you invariably have to be beat the best. But sometimes you have to beat the best a littleContinue reading →
Preview: Outsiders Australia and Egypt meet in the Round of 32
AFC representatives Australia face off against record AFCON winners Egypt in the World Cup Round of 32 in Dallas, as the latter look to continue making history. By Matt Smith Egypt recorded their first-ever World Cup victory in the group stages after beating New Zealand 3-1. Australia will be hoping to win a World CupContinue reading →
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