Superb Switzerland secure World Cup spot
Switzerland have booked their FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket, with a 1-1 draw in Kosovo confirming the nation’s sixth successive appearance at the global finals. The Swiss have enjoyed an exceptional qualification campaign and Tuesday night’s draw maintained their unbeaten record in Group B. They have recorded four wins and two draws from six matches, […]
Deshishku on fearless Austria and jogo bonito influence
Five games, five wins, 14 goals scored, and one conceded. Austria’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™ campaign has been nothing short of exceptional. Hermann Stadler’s team have been near-flawless throughout the tournament, and a stunning 4-0 last-16 victory over England cemented their status as title contenders. Austria have consistently performed with flair, imagination and dynamism, and […]
Multilingual Switzerland face tricky Irish exam
“Achtung, Gil!” “Ethan, presse-le!” “Giacomo, get back!” A manager yelling instructions to his players from the touchline is a common sight in football. Doing so in three languages is an entirely different story. For Luigi Pisino, head coach of Switzerland at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup™ however, addressing each of his players in their […]
Norway and Portugal book World Cup spots
Portugal finally punched their ticket to FIFA World Cup 26™ with a comprehensive victory over Armenia in Porto, despite the absence of captain Cristiano Ronaldo who was forced to sit out the clash through suspension after his red card in the recent defeat by the Republic of Ireland. Goal-machine Erling Haaland added two more to […]
Haaland heroics seal Norway’s World Cup return
Erling Haaland has never seen Norway take part in a FIFA World Cup™. On the eve of his nation’s match against Italy, he admitted that returning his side to the finals has been one of his main ambitions ever since his first call-up in 2019. The Manchester City giant, who is already the country’s record […]
Round of 16 promises more U-17 World Cup thrills
Late goals, wonder strikes, penalty shootouts and more underpinned a dramatic start to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ knockout stages, with more eye-catching action sure to follow here. Italy v Uzbekistan 15:30 in Doha 13:30 in Rome 17:30 in Tashkent Italy efficiently despatched of Czechia last time out and come into this clash […]
Placide: Composure will be the key for Haiti
The situation is clear for Haiti: this Tuesday 18 November, they will qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ if they beat Nicaragua and Honduras do not defeat Costa Rica. They can also reach the global showcase if they win against Nicaragua by a margin that overtakes Honduras on goal difference, should Los Catrachos emerge […]
Umeh on Ronaldo, LeBron and ‘joyful’ U-17 World Cup
Jaden Umeh has starred as the Republic of Ireland have advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in their first-ever appearance at the tournament. They will continue their incredible journey when they take on Switzerland on Tuesday, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Ahead of the game, you […]
Nuengruthai : The Thai people are sending us incredible support
TICKETS | MATCHES Cold callers are as annoying as bad drivers, internet outages, mosquitoes and queue-jumpers. They’re inundating Nuengruthai Sorahong like never before. The 24-year-old is, however, happy to receive “countless messages from people I’ve never even met”. The well-wishers, indeed, are seemingly as thrilled as the goalkeeper is that she’s off to represent Thailand […]
Germany return to World Cup spotlight
Germany clinched top spot in Group A and a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after recording a 6-0 victory over Slovakia on the final matchday of European qualifying. As the section winners, the four-time champions side earn a direct ticket to the finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. A draw in […]