Search CMS articles or filter by category.
The national Swedish holiday Midsommar coincides with the World Cup match against the Dutch team. The festivities in Dallas are postponed until after the match, so that players like Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres can focus on football first.
FIFA has introduced a mandatory three-minute hydration break during every match for the 2026 World Cup. The measure is intended to protect players from the heat in Mexico, the United States and Canada, but is leading to discussion. In particular, the fact that this gives trainers extra options for tactical instructions and the commercial importance is a subject of debate. Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk, among others, is critical.
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo reflects on his time under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City following Ghana's victory over Panama. Semenyo emphasizes how much he has learned in six months under the Catalan top coach.
Scotland prepare for a crucial World Cup match against Morocco, with insights from former players and journalists on the early dynamics of the tournament.
Jan Paul van Hecke was trusted as a central defender by the Dutch team against Japan and showed why: his passing forward was of great value, especially after the absence of several competitors due to injuries.
Hugo Broos responded after South Africa's 1-1 against the Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup: according to the national coach, the Czech Republic deliberately played very directly and the game was therefore often up in the air. Broos stated that neutral viewers probably enjoyed his team's game more. The group stage runs from June 11 to 27; numbers one and two plus the eight best numbers three advance to the knockout phase.
In the latest VI Blue Wave Podcast, Livano Comenencia looks back on his historic goal against Germany and Curaçao's World Cup debut.
L'allenatore Pierre Sage has decided to leave Lens after a historic season, with Crystal Palace as a possible new destination.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be one of the biggest sporting events in history, with matches in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and includes 104 matches.
Liverpool is reportedly close to signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €130m, with the club aggressively pursuing the deal amid competition from PSG, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.
The article discusses the chances of teams, including Ecuador, to secure third places in the 2026 World Cup after their first matches, and highlights the implications of points and goal averages.
