The Netherlands & Sheer Dominance in Group F The Netherlands dominated Group F, winning it comfortably with 7 points and 10 goals, in a display of sublime football, with their emphatic 5-1Â win over Sweden being the icing on the cake. Brian Brobbey has been a revelation for them, scoring thrice in two games andContinue reading “Netherlands or Morocco, A Big Pillar To Fall Early”
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Preview: Japan & Sweden Set For A Fascinating Clash in Group F Finale
A High Stakes Showdown Japan and Sweden are set for a high-stakes showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they battle for a spot in the Round of 32. The Group F Finale At The AT&T Stadium The Group F finale at AT&T Stadium in Arlington is beautifully poised. Japan sits in the driver’sContinue reading “Preview: Japan & Sweden Set For A Fascinating Clash in Group F Finale”
The Wall of Persia & An Unbeaten Iran on American Soil
A Dream To Fulfil This is a story of a defiant boy who ran away from home aged 14 to pursue his love for football. The torn gloves, the hard work at the car wash to survive, the cold streets of Tehran to sleep, but an uncompromising dream to fulfil. Alireza Beiranvand, the goalkeeper ofContinue reading “The Wall of Persia & An Unbeaten Iran on American Soil”
WC Day 14 : Bafana Bafana Make History In Guadalupe As SoFi Awaits
Criticised By All The Bafana Bafana from South Africa played the first game of the World Cup against Mexico in Group A. They not only lost the match but were criticised for their physical play, which had resulted in two red cards. Dismayed They Were Dismayed they were, but the determination to fight it outContinue reading “WC Day 14 : Bafana Bafana Make History In Guadalupe As SoFi Awaits”
Luka is 200
Luka Modric Has Reached 200 Luka Modric, the Croatian legend, played his 200th International game for his country against Panama in a crucial Group L clash at the BMO Field in Toronto. Only 3 players Have Played More Than Luka Only three other players have played more games than Modric: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal 230), BaderContinue reading “Luka is 200”
WC Flanks: The Japanese Leave Nothing Behind
In 2022, during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a very interesting tradition and a much-appreciated one was witnessed. The Japanese fans, after the match was over, stayed back and helped the workers clean up the stadium. It was an unprecedented event, which gained huge accolades across the world. The same has been replicated inContinue reading “WC Flanks: The Japanese Leave Nothing Behind”
WC Day 13: Ronaldo Responds As White Wolves Suffer
The Legend Responds With heaps and heaps of unnecessary criticism on Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo last week, the legend answered back the way he always does, by scoring goals. The Facts Which the Critics Forgot Once he missed a few chances, the hate brigade was up against him. Just to remindContinue reading “WC Day 13: Ronaldo Responds As White Wolves Suffer”
WC Day 12 : Beware, The Vikings Are Out Hunting
Norway, The Vikings of the North Are Here To Stay Norway qualified for the World Cup in emphatic fashion, winning everything that came their way, including Italy, whom they savoured twice with ease. The Vikings from the North are continuing their impressive form in the World Cup too, and dismissed a crucial rival, Senegal, aContinue reading “WC Day 12 : Beware, The Vikings Are Out Hunting”
WC Day 11: Brilliant Mikel Oyarzabal Leads A Spanish Resurgence With A 4-0 Sweep of Saudi Arabia
Oyarzabal Takes Over Atlanta Mikel Oyarzabal virtually took over the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as he led a resurgent Spain against Saudi Arabia in a crucial Group H game. Lamine Yamal Scores His First World Cup Goal The match also witnessed Lamine Yamal’s first World Cup as the teenager became the youngest Spaniard to scoreContinue reading “WC Day 11: Brilliant Mikel Oyarzabal Leads A Spanish Resurgence With A 4-0 Sweep of Saudi Arabia”
WC Day 11: Cape Verde, The Toast of The Season Hold Uruguay
The Storm Called Cape Verde Cape Verde have taken this World Cup by storm, and their performance last night in Miami against Uruguay, in an exciting Group H clash, was one to savour. An Incredible Pina Goal For me, the goal of the tournament so far was struck by Kevin Pina, the sprightly Cape VerdeContinue reading “WC Day 11: Cape Verde, The Toast of The Season Hold Uruguay”