Japan showcased an impressive attacking display in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Hajime Moriyasu introduced a new system, the 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed the team to utilize their attacking talent effectively. The deployment of three central defenders and two central midfielders was conventional, but the inclusion
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In a recent development, England’s seeding in the draw for World Cup qualifying has been virtually assured after a decision to combine UEFA Nations League (UNL) performance with FIFA World Ranking for the process. This decision was made to avoid a clash in the calendar for teams that reach the quarterfinals of the expanded UNL.
Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. The team expressed concerns over potential sanctions by FIFA if such chants were to occur, including a capacity reduction in their next home match. This call for
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Pedro Rocha has been denied a request for a temporary injunction against his suspension, leaving him unable to continue in the position without an urgent appeal. In July, Rocha was suspended from holding management positions in sporting bodies for two years by the country’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD) for exceeding
As we gear up for the much-anticipated 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, FIFA has laid out an ambitious plan to expand the field by 50% and host matches in 16 cities across three countries. The spectacle of football will be spread out over different climates and elevations, presenting a
Former U.S. men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has made a case for Mexican players to seek opportunities in Europe in order to improve themselves and elevate the level of play for El Tri. Klinsmann pointed out that Mexican players may become too comfortable in the domestic Liga MX due to the financial benefits, full
Ilkay Gündogan, the Barcelona midfielder, recently announced his retirement from international football with Germany. The decision came after captaining his nation at the home European Championship. In a statement shared on social media, Gündogan reflected on his career, expressing pride in his 82 appearances for his country. Despite the success at the Euro 2024 campaign,
In a move that marks a significant milestone for FIFA, the international governing body of football has secured a sponsorship deal with Bank of America ahead of the anticipated 2026 men’s World Cup. This partnership, the first of its kind for FIFA since the ousting of former president Sepp Blatter in 2015 due to corruption
Mexico’s men’s national team has once again turned to head coach Javier Aguirre to lead the team in a crucial period. This marks the third time Aguirre has been appointed as El Tri’s leader, with previous stints aimed at helping Mexico qualify for the World Cup in 2002 and 2010. The recent announcement of Aguirre’s