3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1333+ words) It's always hard for representatives of a team that did not succeed to make a point about issues with a qualifying format, but few could begrudge the frustration evident among the England squad on Tuesday after the Lionesses fell short…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (542+ words) The majority of the 'Golden Generation' have moved on - so do the Red Devils have enough talent left to challenge? Unbeaten in World Cup qualifying since 2009, Belgium secured their place at the 2026 tournament by winning UEFA Group J in relatively…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (625+ words) Despite turmoil back home, the Central American nation are back at the World Cup following a 52-year absence - but can they cause any further shocks? For Haiti, simply returning to the World Cup finals for only the second time in…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (570+ words) Expectation has never been higher for the co-hosts - but can America's 'golden generation' produce on the biggest stage? Analysing the United States" preparations for the 2026 World Cup is not as straightforward as it might seem, even though they qualified automatically…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (686+ words) Having changed manager on the eve of the tournament, can the Saudis spring another shock after beating Argentina in 2022? For the third consecutive time, and the seventh overall, Saudi Arabia will be among the teams competing at the World Cup…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (645+ words) Semi-finalists in 2022, can the champions of Africa (for now!) go one step further and make more history in North America? Morocco captured global attention four years ago in Qatar by becoming the first team from Africa to reach the World…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago  (619+ words) At the sixth attempt, can Cristiano Ronaldo finally get his hands on the trophy to have alluded him during his illustrious career? After winning the UEFA Nations League last June by defeating Spain on penalties in the final, Portugal experienced…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (617+ words) As they did in 2010, can the European champions prove themselves to be the best team on the planet this summer? For reigning European champions Spain, the road to the 2026 World Cup was as smooth and enjoyable as a stroll down…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (719+ words) After missing the previous two World Cups, will the Fennecs again prove to be a tough nut to crack for some of the elite sides? After missing out on the 2018 and 2022 editions, Algeria are back at the World Cup following…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (622+ words) The first central Asian side to ever qualify, can Fabio Cannavaro inspire his team to make more history in North America? Uzbekistan secured their place at their first-ever World Cup by finishing second in their final AFC group, behind Iran....