The 2026 FIFA World Cup has 48 teams for the very first time! Canada, Mexico, and the United States got in automatically as the host nations. The other 45 spots were won through regional qualifying tournaments across six confederations, plus a play-off tournament between confederations. I absolutely love the buzz of the World Cup! There’s nothing like the excitement of…
June 2026
England may already be looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, but there are still plenty of big decisions for Thomas Tuchel to make before he names his final squad. The tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico is getting closer, and competition for places is becoming more serious every month. Some players look certain to go, while others still…
When Rasmus Højlund joined Manchester United, many fans believed the club had finally found their long term striker. United spent a huge amount of money on the young Danish forward, hoping he could become the main man at Old Trafford for years to come. There have been good moments since his arrival. His pace, strength and energy have caused problems…
Fantasy football always sounds easy until the tournament starts. Every manager thinks they have picked the perfect team, but one surprise result or one unexpected player can change everything. With the Club World Cup bringing together some of the biggest clubs in world football, fans are already trying to work out which players can help them climb the rankings and…
England have plenty of attacking talent, and that is exactly why the battle for places is becoming so intense. Every player knows there are only a limited number of spots available for the World Cup, and nobody can afford to relax. For Anthony Gordon, the next year could be the most important period of his career as he tries to…
Whenever France enter a World Cup qualifying campaign, most football fans expect them to finish near the top of the group. They have one of the best squads in international football and are packed with world-class talent. However, qualifying for a World Cup is never as easy as it looks on paper. One poor result or one unexpected defeat can…