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Preview: Germany and Ivory Coast battle it out for top spot in Group E

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 →

FotMob Profile: The World has woken up to Ayyoub Bouaddi

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 →

Preview: Scotland looking to upset Morocco in Group C

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 →

Preview: USMNT and Australia looking to back up big wins

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 →

Can Vinicius Junior continue to paper over the cracks for Brazil at this World Cup?

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 →

Preview: Brazil prepare for game two against Haiti

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 →

Preview: England and Croatia meet again in World Cup opener

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 →

Preview: Argentina start title defence against Algeria

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 →

Preview: France kick off World Cup campaign against AFCON trophy-holders Senegal

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 →

Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scores fastest goals of the World Cup

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 →

Preview: Germany kick off World Cup campaign against debutants Curacao

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 →

Preview: Brazil start World Cup campaign against 2022 semifinalists Morocco

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 →

Preview: Scotland kick off World Cup return against Haiti

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 →

Preview: USMNT kick off home World Cup against Paraguay

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 →