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Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Amarildo | 1962 Chile
The 1962 World Cup in Chile is one of the least fondly remembered tournaments in the history of the World Cup. The lack of infrastructure, widespread poverty, and unemployment issues, in addition to the poorly addressed Valvadia Earthquake,…
Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Gyorgy Sarosi | 1938 France
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was staged in France as Europe was driving headlong into a history-defining war without remotely acknowledging the possibility of such. The crisis-riddled backdrop cast a shadow over the proceedings. In a…
England Squad Surprise as Jude Bellingham Misses Out and Bukayo Saka Returns Strong
Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement has brought plenty of talking points ahead of the friendly against Wales and the World Cup qualifier against Latvia. While Arsenal star Bukayo Saka makes a welcome return after injury, Real…
Draw with Burkina Faso Delays Egypt’s World Cup Qualification
Egypt missed a chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing to a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso on Tuesday. The result means the Pharaohs will have to wait for their final two qualifiers to confirm their place at…
Bolivia upset Brazil to clinch World Cup 2026 playoff spot
Bolivia secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Brazil in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, a result that propelled them into the intercontinental playoffs and marked a stunning conclusion to the South American qualifying…
England Thrash Serbia 5-0 to move closer To World Cup Qualification
England delivered their most impressive performance under head coach Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday, securing a resounding 5-0 victory over Serbia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The dominant win at Belgrade's Rajko Mitic Stadium puts England in a…
Saudi Arabia to Face Iraq and Indonesia in Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Saudi Arabia have been drawn against Iraq and Indonesia in the fourth and final round of direct Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The draw, held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, also placed back-to-back Asian Cup champions Qatar…
Oman Appoint Veteran Coach Carlos Queiroz for World Cup Push
The Oman Football Association has appointed veteran manager Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of its national team, tasking the former Real Madrid and Portugal boss with guiding the country through the final stages of qualification for…
China Sack Head Coach Branko Ivankovic After Failed World Cup Qualification Bid
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has dismissed national team head coach Branko Ivankovic following the team's elimination from the qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the association announced on Friday.
The 71-year-old…
Ranieri Says No to Italy – What’s Next for the Azzurri?
In a surprising twist, Claudio Ranieri has officially turned down the chance to become Italy’s national team head coach, even though he was the top pick to replace Luciano Spalletti. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had high hopes…