World Cup wonder goals: Josimar seizes his shot
67 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Josimar Northern Ireland v Brazil Mexico 1986 | Group D Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara Josimar didn’t make Brazil’s squad for Mexico 1986. Leandro was named as first choice at right-back. Edson Abobrao was […]
Essien: Kudus is Ghana’s star
When Ghana touch down at FIFA World Cup 2026™, their squad is likely to have a distinct FC Nordsjaelland feel to it. The Danish club were acquired by the Accra-based Right to Dream Academy in 2015, a move which created a pathway for Ghanaian talents to develop in Europe. The likes of Mohammed Kudus, Ibrahim […]
68 days to go: Concacaf’s scoring surge
Concacaf teams have scored 68 goals across six World Cups this century. It is three more than sides from the region netted in the previous 15 editions of the tournament. Leading the way for Concacaf since the third millennium are Mexico (23 goals), USA (22) and Costa Rica (18), with Canada (2), Panama (2) and […]
World Cup wonder goals: James’ Pantanal pearler
68 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. James Rodriguez Japan v Colombia Germany 2006 | Group H Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba It may not have come in the knockout phase or in front of 74,000 in one of the planet’s […]
Potter looks to follow in Raynor’s legendary footsteps
“I’m going to have a beer and then think, ‘Wow, we’re going to Dallas’,” declared an exuberant Graham Potter after sealing Sweden’s improbable FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualification on Tuesday. “I’ll have to dust off my cowboy hat, won’t I?” After being given an unlikely lifeline thanks to their UEFA Nations League performance, Potter revived […]
Irankunda and Khusanov headline FIFA Series winners
The second edition of the men’s side of FIFA Series 2026™ action concluded earlier this week in Astana, with Kazakhstan downing Comoros. That completed a perfect tournament for the hosts, with the dynamic right winger Islam Chesnokov again impressing as he created the Kazakh winner. The 26-year-old forward was named the Player of the Tournament […]
26 Superstars: Son Heungmin
One of Asia’s greatest-ever footballers, Son Heungmin’s array of achievements mean his legacy has long been secured. A Korea Republic and Tottenham Hotspur legend, he is now plying his trade for LAFC in MLS. Son is primed to feature in his fourth FIFA World Cup™ and remains his nation’s undoubted talisman. He will be out […]
World Cup wonder goals: 360 decorates Spanish sizzler
69 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Fernando Torres Spain v Ukraine Germany 2006 | Group H Zentralstadion, Leipzig The first part was quintessential Carles Puyol. The second, executed by a shaggy-haired Spaniard, was quintessential Zinedine Zidane. Puyol bulldozed […]
69 days to go: The Waiter’s speedy double serving
Sixty-nine seconds is all it took Toni Kroos to bag the fastest brace in World Cup history. The Germany midfielder’s second amazingly came just 20 seconds after Brazil had restarted play following his first. Kroos burgled the adidas Brazuca from Fernandinho, played a one-two with Sami Khedira and slotted it home. It helped Joachim Low’s […]
Nielsen departs Japan post
Just 11 days after he led the nation to the Women’s Asian Cup title, Nils Nielsen has parted ways with Japan. Appointed in December 2024, the Greenland-born coach was the first foreigner to assume the Nadeshiko helm. In a brief statement, the Japan Football Association said the 54-year-old “will be stepping down from his role […]