Samurai Blue Spirit: Japan Snatch a Point in Dallas Thriller
Japan showed remarkable grit in their World Cup opener, fighting back twice to secure a well-earned draw against a clinical Netherlands side in Dallas.
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Sombreros, Coin Tosses and Crossbar Heartbreak: How Football Invented the Penalty Shootout
The penalty shootout was born from absurdity. Before 1970, football settled drawn knockout matches with coin tosses and lucky dips from sombreros. Here is how one Israeli official and a crowd of 34,007 in Hull changed the game forever.
The Pochettino Paradox: Analysing the Strategic Implications of a Potential Tottenham Return
Analysing the potential return of Mauricio Pochettino to Tottenham Hotspur amidst warnings that his commitment to the USA national team may take precedence.
The Ultimate Away Day: Iraq Books a Private Jet to Mexico Amid Regional Turmoil
Iraq's national football team is set to fly to Mexico via private jet for a World Cup play-off, despite the coach's safety concerns regarding regional conflict.
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Trump's World Cup Paradox: Iran is 'Welcome' But Not 'Appropriate'
Donald Trump has declared Iran is welcome at the 2026 World Cup, despite claiming their presence is inappropriate. We unpack the geopolitical headache awaiting FIFA.