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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 […]

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 […]

Neymar’s World Cup hopes hit by anterior cruciate ligament injury

October 19, 2023

Neymar, the iconic Brazilian footballer, faced a devastating setback in his pursuit of World Cup glory when he suffered a grievous anterior cruciate ligament injury during Brazil’s intense World Cup qualifying clash against Uruguay. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario, with Neymar being carried off the field on a stretcher, tears streaming down […]

The Paez Phenomenon: Awaiting Chelsea’s Youngest Wonderkid

October 14, 2023

In the world of football, youth has a name, and it’s Kendry Paez. At a mere 16 years and 161 days old, Paez etched his name into the annals of history as the youngest South American to ever find the net in a World Cup qualifier. In a thrilling showdown against Bolivia, Paez, guided by […]

Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon set to hang his gloves at 45 years old

August 2, 2023

One of the most anticipated retirements from the sport is here as legendary Italian shotstopper Gianluigi Buffon is set to exit the game at 45 years old. The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner has been playing at his boyhood club Parma for the last two years after stints at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. His career, […]

“European football will be fine,” UEFA president says amidst Saudi spending spree

June 19, 2023

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has downplayed the touted effects of Saudi Arabia’s spending on European football teams in the wake of a number of stars joining the Saudi Pro League. Saudi Arabia, one of the bidding countries for the rights to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, is making early moves to convince the world […]

Lionel Messi reveals World Cup 2026 plans with Argentina

June 14, 2023

Lionel Messi has categorically stated that he has no intention of playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The forward, who recently made headlines after his decision to join MLS side Inter Miami, helped his side win the World Cup – his first ever – in Qatar last year. However, despite the hopes that […]

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 […]

Ukraine join Spain and Portugal in 2030 World Cup bid

October 8, 2022

The football federations of Spain and Portugal have confirmed the inclusion of Ukraine in their 2030 World Cup bid. Ukraine is currently at war with Russia. The World Cup is around the corner. It kicks off in November with Qatar hosting the world at what it intends to make a spectacular event. The right to […]

Lionel Messi announces Qatar World Cup will be his last

October 7, 2022

Lionel Messi has announced that the November World Cup in Qatar will be his last. The Argentine has never won the World Cup, and it might be the only trophy he fails to win before he retires. Conquests at the FIFA World Cup were used to judge the best players on the planet. It has […]

Sportswear giants Hummel protest Qatar rights record with new World Cup kit

September 29, 2022

Denmark have unveiled their kit for the Qatar World Cup this November. The kit, which includes a black strip, is to protest the human rights record in Qatar. The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than two months, with all the participating countries preparing in earnest. Despite the tournament already upon us, there […]

Didier Deschamps asks that Mbappe gets more rest ahead of the World Cup

September 26, 2022

Didier Deschamps has asked PSG boss Christophe Galtier to rest Mbappe from time to time ahead of the World Cup. PSG have 11 more games before the World Cup starts in November, including four in the Champions League. The heat is on, and the race to Qatar is underway. The battle between national team managers […]

Messi says he is now enjoying life at PSG

September 25, 2022

Lionel Messi says he is in a better atmosphere at Paris Saint-Germain and has now settled at the club, following his big move last summer. Messi has been preparing ahead of the World Cup this summer with good form, with the tournament just weeks away. The mercurial forward bagged a brace in Argentina’s 3-0 win […]

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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