Spain Win World Cup The FIFA World Cup 2026 ended last week with Spain crowned the World Champions after a gap of 16 years. Argentina, who were looking to win back-to-back titles, could not pose a challenge to the supremely organised and tactically brilliant Spaniards, and went down by a solitary goal. A Unique CompetitionContinue reading “RizzSport & The Incredible World Cup Journey”
Category Archives: FIFA World Cup 2026
For Spain, The Future Holds Even Better
A Statement of Class and Quality Spain, the World Champions, had a tough draw and beat all the teams that were considered to be the favourites. They got past Portugal, France and then Argentina to lift the Cup. The victory, no less, is a statement of their class and quality. The Expectations Would Be HighContinue reading “For Spain, The Future Holds Even Better”
A Divided World In A World Cup Final
As Spain and Argentina fought for the coveted World Title, the World took sides. The division was sharp, as the neutrals were diminished to a few. This was unprecedented. Maybe symbolic, but deep-rooted for the first time. The relationship between Argentina and Spain spans centuries of shared colonial history, deep cultural and linguistic ties, massiveContinue reading “A Divided World In A World Cup Final”
La Roja On Top of The World
Spain, the reigning Champions of Europe, became the Champions of the World, with a fine but laboured victory over defending Champions Argentina, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, last night. The World Cup Final at the Lusail Stadium in 2022 between France and Argentina was a monumental epic, where football reached some incredible heights.Continue reading “La Roja On Top of The World”
For The Asians, a World Cup To Forget
A record total of nine Asian (AFC) teams qualified for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eight teams secured direct berths, with Iraq claiming the final spot via the inter-confederation playoffs. The nine nations were Australia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. Of these 8 nations, only Australia and JapanContinue reading “For The Asians, a World Cup To Forget”
The Rise of Africa
Is Africa Really Rising? The Title is a bit confusing. Is Africa really rising? I hope it does in terms of its economy and political stability. The context, however, is football and the improvement the Continent has made with its performance in the ongoing World Cup. FIFA Needs To Be Complimented FIFA has to beContinue reading “The Rise of Africa”
Kane Misses Again
England raised their game once they got past DR Congo. Harry Kane had produced one of the finest goals of the World Cup in that match to take England to safety. Mexico, the co-hosts, were next for the English. The Round of 16 clash was held at the Estadio Azteca, the Mexican fortress and alsoContinue reading “Kane Misses Again”
Brave Argentina Stun Timid England To Reach World Cup Finals
Two telling blows in 7
A Spanish Delight In Tactical Brilliance Flattens France
Spain Beat France To Reach the World Cup Finals Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the final of the FIFA World Cup after 16 years in a brilliant collective display. The Champions of Europe reached a record-equalling streak of 37 games undefeated with Italy, a testimony to their consistency and resolve. France Were The ClearContinue reading “A Spanish Delight In Tactical Brilliance Flattens France”
The World Cup & A Spate of Resignations
Around 25% of the head coaches (12 out of 32) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have already stepped down or been dismissed amid unexpected early exits and high-pressure tournament campaigns. High-Profile Managerial Departures Group Stage & Early Tournament Resignations