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”
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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”
Cleaning Stadiums, Winning Hearts
The Good SamaritansThe first match of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was played between the host nation and Ecuador, with the South Americans emerging easy winners. Once the match got over, some of the spectators instead of leaving the stadium in a rush to avoid the crowd, stayed back and when everyone had left,Continue reading “Cleaning Stadiums, Winning Hearts”
The Gallop of the Dark Horses : World Cup Day 12
It was a night of the unexpected. The Big Guns gone silent on the first hurdle, while the under dogs stole the show. The Gap is closing. The Africans and the Asians are making all the runs. Lets have a look at Day 12 of this amazing World Cup. Belgium vs Croatia : Group F (Continue reading “The Gallop of the Dark Horses : World Cup Day 12”
Mayhem in Morocco & The Germans Stay Alive : World Cup Day 8
The Day 8 featured the Germans in a do or die match against the big firing Spain. the World No.2 Belgium, the Asian giants Japan looking to consolidate their position and the mighty Croatians against the new kid on the block, Canada. An interesting day producing some interesting results. Japan vs Costa Rica : GroupContinue reading “Mayhem in Morocco & The Germans Stay Alive : World Cup Day 8“
The Samurai Rises as Spain Run Riot : World Cup Day 4
The Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup promised some volatile action as 4 big teams in Germany, Spain, Belgium and Croatia were scheduled to take the field and though the fortunes see-sawed as the day unfolded, the Day 4 lived up to its billing. Croatia vs Morocco : Group F ( 0-0 ) The DayContinue reading “The Samurai Rises as Spain Run Riot : World Cup Day 4“
The Humanistic Matsushita
It is said that ‘ The best view comes after the hardest climb ‘ . From a childhood pushed into hardships, to losing loved ones, an apprentice post schooling, working strenuously long hours, starting a business without funds or support and facing the horrors of World War II, there emerged an entrepreneur, an amazing business leader, who byContinue reading “The Humanistic Matsushita”