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FIFA confirms hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups

December 12, 2024

FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly organize the 2030 edition. The decision was confirmed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, attended by all 211 member associations via video link. Centennial matches in South America for 2030 The 2030 tournament will also […]

FIFA confirms hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups

December 12, 2024

FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly organize the 2030 edition. The decision was confirmed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, attended by all 211 member associations via video link. Centennial matches in South America for 2030 The 2030 tournament will also […]

Germany’s Dominant Victory Strengthens World Cup Dreams

November 17, 2024

Germany delivered an emphatic 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Freiburg, showing why they could be early contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich, speaking after the match, shared his thoughts on the team’s progress and their readiness to take on future challenges. “Hope is […]

Mbappé Dispute, Team Fatigue Put Deschamps’ Role in Question

November 8, 2024

Didier Deschamps has been at the helm of the French national team for over a decade, guiding them to World Cup success in 2018. Yet, recent reports suggest a growing discontent within the team regarding his approach. After twelve years under his management, some players are reportedly weary of his leadership, sparking discussions around a […]

Vinicius makes controversial claim amidst Spain World Cup host participation

September 9, 2024

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior claims Spain should be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties, if they fail to tame racism issue in stadiums.  The Brazils number 7, who has been a constant victim of racist abuse from rivals fans in La Liga, said during an interview on CNN on Tuesday that things […]

Ancelotti Plans Player Holidays Amid Busy Schedule

August 17, 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that the club is contemplating granting players mid-season breaks in response to the ever-growing schedule in football. His comments come after the Professional Footballers’ Association, alongside players’ union Fifpro, initiated legal action against Fifa in June over the increasing demands on players’ time due to an “unmanageable” fixture […]

Nagelsmann’s Germany Contract Extended

April 19, 2024

Germany’s national football team received a significant boost as Julian Nagelsmann, the team’s manager, signed a contract extension that will keep him in charge until after the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann, who took over from Hansi Flick in September 2023, has won three out of his six games in charge so far. His previous contract […]

FA Eyes Southgate’s Extended Tenure

February 10, 2024

The Football Association is making it clear: they’re keen for Gareth Southgate to remain at the helm of the England national football team well beyond the upcoming European Championships. Initially slated to step down after the 2024 finals in Germany, Southgate, aged 53, has hinted at the possibility of stretching his tenure until the 2026 […]

World Cup 2026: expanded tournament returns to summer slot

February 7, 2024

The football world braces for a seismic shift as the 2026 World Cup gears up to shatter norms with a groundbreaking 48-team spectacle. Emerging from the shadows of the unconventional Qatar winter edition, this tournament promises a summer of unrivaled intensity, sprawled across the expansive landscapes of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. A departure […]

Lionel Messi reacts to Maracana crowd violence

November 22, 2023

Lionel Messi, the recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner, stated after Argentina’s thrilling victory over Brazil that the crowd situation “could have ended in tragedy” as the game was disrupted by violent altercations between supporters and police. Shortly before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match began, tensions in the stands erupted, and Brazilian police were recorded […]

Manchester United goalkeeper Onana picks up injury during international break

November 20, 2023

In the news is the fitness mishap suffered by Cameroonian goalkeeper, André Onana, of Manchester United. The 27-year-old former Barcelona La Masia academy player was on international duty with his home country when he was ruled out for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Libya. The decision came after tests were carried out […]

Cristiano Ronaldo captains Portugal in his fifth World Cup

November 11, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the Portugal squad for the World Cup in Qatar. The 37-year-old will lead the former European Champions in his fifth World Cup appearance. As the World Cup kick-off and the deadline for submitting team lists approaches, the participating countries rush to submit their squad list. Several countries have already […]

Son Heung-Min declares himself fit for the World Cup

November 11, 2022

Son Heung-Min has confirmed his readiness to feature at the World Cup in Qatar later this month. The South Korean captain was doubtful following surgery to stabilze a fracture around his left eye. As the managers of the various national teams to the World Cup release their team lists, the tournament fever has started to […]

Sadio Mane limps off with injury as Bayern Munich thrash Werder Bremen

November 10, 2022

Sadio Mane is a massive doubt for Senegal at the upcoming World Cup. The striker limped off the pitch after 20 minutes of the Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen. The upcoming World Cup is around the corner, with casualties already being recorded. Several players will miss the World Cup, and as the various leagues continue, […]

Pundit calls for inclusion of Arsenal man over Trent Alexander-Arnold in England World Cup squad

November 8, 2022

Gary Neville has called on his former teammate and England Three Lions manager to snub Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in favour of Arsenal’s Ben White. Neville, who participated in numerous tournaments for England and was also one of their so-called “Golden Generation”, has been very vocal about what he wants to see in the Three Lions […]

Antonio Conte believes Son Heung-Min will feature at the World Cup

November 7, 2022

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is confident Son Heung-Min will recover in time to feature at the World Cup. The South Korea international sustained a fracture in his left eye in the Champions League tie against Marseille last week. The World Cup is about two weeks away from kick-off, and players are warier of injuries than […]

USA in another injury scare as Weston McKennie sustains knee injury

November 1, 2022

Weston McKennie sustained a thigh injury against Lecce on Saturday but is expected back in about two weeks. Josh Sargent and Luca de la Torre are also concerned for USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter ahead of the World Cup. The World Cup is just around the corner, with its kick-off set for November 21, and as […]

Christian Pulisic warns England, claims the US plans to win the World Cup

October 21, 2022

Christian Pulisic has boldly claimed that the USMNT will surprise the world in Qatar. The Chelsea ace says that the Americans plan to win the World Cup starting next month. With a month to the commencement of the World Cup, the discussion has started shifting to the Mundial. Many players are angling to be at […]

Lionel Messi sets up shop in Silicon Valley for tech and sports investment

October 21, 2022

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has announced his newest venture. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has announced that he will be making inroads into sports, media and technology. He will be doing this through his new company, Play Time Sports-Tech HoldCo LLC, based in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California. Messi made this announcement of his […]

Chelsea star to miss World Cup after hamstring surgery

October 20, 2022

In unfortunate news, Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, has undergone an operation that effectively rules him out of being in France’s World Cup squad. The 31-year-old midfielder sustained an injury to his hamstring early in the season and the recovery has not been progressing smoothly. Last week, news broke about the possibility of Kante missing the […]

Lionel Messi picks his favourites for the World Cup

October 19, 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has named defending champions France and Brazil as the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar, saying that they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time and already have a certain understanding. Messi said Brazil, Germany, France, Spain and England are always labelled […]

Bukayo Saka backed to nail down England starting spot at World Cup

October 18, 2022

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been backed by Rio Ferdinand to nick a starting berth at the World Cup in Qatar. Fantastic form so far this seasonSaka has hit form at the right time after a slow start to the new season. He has been able to score in his past three appearances for the […]

Kyle Walker hopes to be ready in time for World Cup after groin surgery

October 15, 2022

Kyle Walker is currently on the sidelines after groin surgery.  The Manchester City full-back is optimistic that he will recover in time to make the World Cup squad. There is an increase in crescendo in talks about the World Cup. The tournament, which comes up every four years, is barely a month away, and participants […]

Current Standings

Group A

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 NetherlandsNLD 3 2 1 0 WDWWD
2 SenegalSEN 3 2 0 1 ?LWWL
3 EcuadorECU 3 1 1 1 ??WDL
4 QatarQAT 3 0 0 3 ??LLL

Group B

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 EnglandENG 3 2 1 0 WDWWL
2 USAUSA 3 1 2 0 ?DDWL
3 IranIR 3 1 0 2 ??LWL
4 WalesWAL 3 0 1 2 ??DLL

Group C

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 ArgentinaARG 3 2 0 1 WWDWD
2 PolandPOL 3 1 1 1 ?DWLL
3 MexicoMEX 3 1 1 1 ??DLW
4 Saudi ArabiaSAU 3 1 0 2 ??WLL

Group D

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 FranceFRA 3 2 0 1 LWWWD
2 AustraliaAUS 3 2 0 1 ?LWWL
3 TunisiaTUN 3 1 1 1 ??DLW
4 DenmarkDNK 3 0 1 2 ??DLL

Group E

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 JapanJPN 3 2 0 1 ?WLWD
2 SpainESP 3 1 1 1 ?WDLD
3 GermanyDEU 3 1 1 1 ??LDW
4 Costa RicaCRC 3 1 0 2 ??LWL

Group F

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 MoroccoMAR 3 2 1 0 WDWLL
2 CroatiaHRV 3 1 2 0 DDDLW
3 BelgiumBEL 3 1 1 1 ??WLD
4 CanadaCAN 3 0 0 3 ??LLL

Group G

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 BrazilBRA 3 2 0 1 WWLWD
2 SwitzerlandCHE 3 2 0 1 ?WLWL
3 CameroonCMR 3 1 1 1 ??LDW
4 SerbiaSRB 3 0 1 2 ??LDL

Group H

Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Current form
1 PortugalPRT 3 2 0 1 WWLWL
2 Korea RepublicKOR 3 1 1 1 ?DLWL
3 UruguayURY 3 1 1 1 ??DLW
4 GhanaGHA 3 1 0 2 ??LWL

Results
Player Stats

League Table

Group A

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 NLD 2 1 0 7
2 SEN 2 0 1 6
3 ECU 1 1 1 4
4 QAT 0 0 3 0

Group B

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 ENG 2 1 0 7
2 USA 1 2 0 5
3 IR 1 0 2 3
4 WAL 0 1 2 1

Group C

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 ARG 2 0 1 6
2 POL 1 1 1 4
3 MEX 1 1 1 4
4 SAU 1 0 2 3

Group D

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 FRA 2 0 1 6
2 AUS 2 0 1 6
3 TUN 1 1 1 4
4 DNK 0 1 2 1

Group E

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 JPN 2 0 1 6
2 ESP 1 1 1 4
3 DEU 1 1 1 4
4 CRC 1 0 2 3

Group F

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 MAR 2 1 0 7
2 HRV 1 2 0 5
3 BEL 1 1 1 4
4 CAN 0 0 3 0

Group G

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 BRA 2 0 1 6
2 CHE 2 0 1 6
3 CMR 1 1 1 4
4 SRB 0 1 2 1

Group H

Rank Teams Won Drawn Lost Points
1 PRT 2 0 1 6
2 KOR 1 1 1 4
3 URY 1 1 1 4
4 GHA 1 0 2 3

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