Cape Verde: How Football’s Smallest Giant Captured the 2026 World Cup
Every World Cup produces a surprise. Every so often, it produces a story that transcends football itself. In 2026, that story belonged to Cape Verde. They did not lift the trophy. They did not reach the quarter-finals. They did not…
Prediction: Brazil vs Norway – SoccerNews
Twenty-eight years after their only previous World Cup meeting, Brazil and Norway face off at MetLife Stadium on Sunday for a place in the quarter-finals of World Cup 2026. Carlo Ancelotti’s Selecao battled back from a goal down to defeat…
Guehi suggests Mexico are favourites ahead of England’s Azteca challenge
Marc Guehi suggested co-hosts Mexico are the favourites when England head to the historic Estadio Azteca for Monday’s last-16 clash at the World Cup. Mexico have a perfect record after four games at the finals, easing through their group stage…
Arias ‘dreaming and believing’ in World Cup final after Colombia edge past Ghana
Jhon Arias says Colombia are “dreaming and believing” in their chances of reaching the World Cup final, after his goal helped them past Ghana on Saturday. Arias’ 14th-minute goal, teed up by early substitute Luis Suarez, was enough to see…
Argentina thriller puts Cape Verde ‘on the map’, says Lopes
Football supporters will no longer “ask where Cape Verde is on the map”, so says Roberto Lopes, after their World Cup heroics came to an end on Friday. Cape Verde pushed defending champions Argentina all the way in their round-of-32…
Italy have ‘Plan A, Plan B and Plan C’ for new head coach, says FIGC chief
Italy have a “Plan A, Plan B and Plan C” for the head coach and technical director roles that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is still looking to fill, claims Giovanni Malago. Malago, who was elected as the FIGC’s new…
Rashford says England must manage the occasion versus Mexico
Marcus Rashford believes England’s game management skills will be key when they face World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a blockbuster last-16 tie on Sunday. After Harry Kane’s brace averted a possible upset against DR Congo in the last 32, the…
‘I’m not sure I’m worth that!’ – Rogers questions reported £130m Villa price tag
Morgan Rogers has questioned the £130m price tag Aston Villa have reportedly placed on him amid interest from Arsenal, quipping: “I’m not sure I’m worth all that!” Rogers helped Villa win the Europa League in 2025-26, with a 3-0 final…
Deschamps says France can still become more cohesive ahead of Paraguay tie
Didier Deschamps believes France can still find new solutions to make the group behind their star-studded attack even more cohesive, ahead of facing Paraguay. France are the favourites to secure a third World Cup crown ahead of their last-16 meeting…
‘Recharged’ Klopp ready for coaching return with Germany
Jurgen Klopp declared he is “recharged” and ready to return to the dugout as he confirmed he will hold talks over becoming Germany’s new head coach imminently. Germany are looking for a new boss following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation on Thursday,…