Matchday Hub
Match previews
- 3–4 minutesTags : Gareth Potter, Hajime Moriyasu, Japan, Preview, Sweden, Viktor Gyokeres
Japan ride 4-0 momentum into Group Stage finale against Sweden
Japan face Sweden in World Cup Group Stage 3 at AT&T Stadium. After thrashing Tunisia 4-0, Moriyasu’s side carry real momentum into a high-stakes finish.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Cody Summerville, Ellyes Skhiri, Netherlands, Preview, Ronald Koeman, Sabri Lamouchi, Tunisia
Tunisia vs Netherlands: nine goals conceded in two games tell the story
Tunisia face Netherlands at Arrowhead Stadium in World Cup Group Stage – 3, with the Eagles of Carthage already reeling from a 0-4 loss to Japan four days ago.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Curaçao, Dick Advocaat, Ibrahim Kamara, Ivory Coast, Preview
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast: a World Cup farewell with pride on the line
Curaçao host Ivory Coast in Group Stage matchday 3 at Lincoln Financial Field. Both sides are eliminated, here’s what they’re still playing for.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Colombia, Congo DR, Nestor Lorenzo, Preview, Sebastien Desabre
Colombia look to build on Uzbekistan win as Congo DR bring World Cup momentum
Colombia and Congo DR meet at Estadio Akron in World Cup Group Stage 2, both needing points to stay alive in a wide-open group.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Denzel Undav, Ecuador, Germany, Jamal Musiala, Moises Caicedo, Preview, Sebastian Beccacece
Ecuador’s goalless display sets up a reckoning with Germany at MetLife
Ecuador vs Germany, World Cup Group Stage 3 at MetLife Stadium: stakes, form, key battles and what a win means for each side.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Matheus Cunha, Preview, Scotland, Steve Clarke, Vinícius Júnior
Brazil roll into Miami riding a 3-0 wave, but Scotland need points
Brazil vs Scotland, World Cup Group Stage 3 at Hard Rock Stadium: what each side needs and how they got here. Full preview and prediction.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Canada, Jesse Marsch, Jonathan David, Murat Yakin, Preview, Switzerland
Canada ride a six-goal wave into their World Cup showdown with Switzerland
Canada hammered Qatar 6-0 five days ago. Now Jesse Marsch’s side face Switzerland at BC Place in a Group Stage finale with knockout-round positioning on the line.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Colombia, Congo DR, James Rodriguez, Nestor Lorenzo, Preview, Sebastien Desabre
Colombia look to build on Uzbekistan win as Congo DR bring Portugal form to Guadalajara
Colombia and Congo DR meet in World Cup Group Stage – 2 at Estadio Akron, both sides seeking points after contrasting openers.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Bosnia & Herzegovina, Edin Dzeko, F. Hadzibegic, Julen Lopetegui, Preview, Qatar
Qatar and Bosnia meet at Lumen Field with nothing left to lose
Two eliminated sides square off at Lumen Field in World Cup Group Stage 3. Bosnia and Qatar play for pride after heavy defeats in round two.
Shop
- 2–3 minutes
Manchester United retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Cristiano Ronaldo has redefined what it means to wear the Manchester United jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining…
- 2–3 minutes
Real Madrid retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Real Madrid have redefined what it means to wear the famous white shirt. From Champions League triumphs to record-breaking La Liga…
- 8–12 minutes
FC Barcelona jersey 2015: where to buy and iconic versions
In recent seasons, Messi has redefined what it means to wear the Barcelona jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining moments, the **fc…
- 7–10 minutes
Barcelona pink jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Few colors have caused as much debate in Catalan football as the **barcelona pink jersey**. For a club whose identity is sewn into the blue-and-claret stripes,…
- 7–10 minutes
Cristiano Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
No footballer in the modern era has shifted more replica shirts than Cristiano Ronaldo. Nike valued his lifetime endorsement at a reported $1 billion in 2016…
- 6–9 minutes
Dembele PSG jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Ousmane Dembélé arrived in Paris from Barcelona in August 2023 for a reported €50 million fee (per Transfermarkt), walking into a club halfway through a…
- 7–10 minutes
PSG Messi jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
For two seasons, the strangest sight in football was Lionel Messi wearing the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. The August 2021 transfer that no one saw coming…
- 7–11 minutes
Messi jersey Argentina: where to buy and iconic versions
For more than a decade, the **Argentina jersey of Lionel Messi** carried a tragic story. Three lost finals between 2014 and 2016. A brief retirement that…
- 8–11 minutes
Ronaldo 2008 jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
The 2007-08 Manchester United home shirt is the most important jersey of Cristiano Ronaldo’s club career. This is the kit of his **first Ballon d’Or**. The kit…
- 7–10 minutes
Portugal Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Cristiano Ronaldo has worn the maroon shirt of Portugal for more than two decades. He made his debut on August 20, 2003 against Kazakhstan as an 18-year-old…
Match reviews
3–5 minutesTags : Egypt, Hossam Hassan, Mohamed Salah, New Zealand, Review, Trezeguet, World CupEgypt turn it around at bc place, salah and Trezeguet sink New Zealand 3-1
3–5 minutesTags : Cape Verde Islands, Kevin Lenini, Marcelo Bielsa, Maximiliano Araújo, Review, Uruguay, World CupCape Verde twice peg back Uruguay in 2-2 World Cup stalemate at Hard Rock Stadium
3–5 minutesTags : Alireza Beiranvand, Amir Ghalenoei, Belgium, Iran, Review, Romelu Lukaku, Rudi Garcia, World CupBelgium held 0-0 by Iran despite 23 shots, red card swings momentum at SoFi
3–4 minutesTags : Georgios Donis, Lamine Yamal, Luis de la Fuente, Mikel Oyarzabal, Review, Saudi Arabia, Spain, World CupOyarzabal double puts Spain 4-0 up at the break against Saudi Arabia
3–4 minutesTags : Ayase Ueda, Daichi Kamada, Hajime Moriyasu, Herve Renard, Japan, Review, Tunisia, World CupJapan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda and Kamada put on a clinic at Estadio BBVA
More content
Football news today: Discover all of today’s and yesterday’s updates
- 4–6 minutesTags : FIFA World Cup
The youngest and oldest World Cup goalscorers in History
From a 17 year old Pelé in 1958 to a 42 year old Roger Milla in 1994, the World Cup has crowned scorers at both ends of the age spectrum. Here is the…
- 4–6 minutesTags : FIFA World Cup
The World Cup’s evolution from 13 to 48 teams
Soccer’s biggest stage has grown from a 13 team experiment in 1930 to a 48 team spectacle in 2026. Here is how the World Cup expanded across nine decades, and why FIFA kept…
- 4–6 minutes
Ghana at world cup 2026 : searching a new begining
Ghana heads into its fifth FIFA World Cup with a mixture of ambition and uncertainty. After making African football history by reaching the quarterfinals in 2010, the Black Stars are looking to reclaim…
- 4–7 minutes
DR Congo at world cup : the Leopard’s return after half of century away
Fifty-two years after their only World Cup appearance under the name Zaire in 1974, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally back on football’s biggest stage. For decades, the DR Congo was viewed…
- 3–4 minutes
Austria at World cup 2026 : Rangnick’s project comes of age
Absent from the World Cup since France 1998, Austria finally returns to football’s biggest stage with the ambition of confirming the promise it showed at Euro 2024. Under the guidance of Ralf Rangnick,…
- 5–7 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, Joao Neves, Portugal, Rafael Leao, Vitinha
Portugal at the 2026 World Cup : Ronaldo’s last shot at the one prize missing
Portugal arrive at the 2026 World Cup as Nations League champions and genuine contenders, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing the one trophy missing from his collection. Here is the squad, the key players, and…
- 2–3 minutes
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: both sides desperate for a strong start in Philadelphia
Ivory Coast have not made it past the group stage since 2006, despite qualifying for several tournaments since. Ecuador arrive having reached the last 16 in 2022. For both sides, this opener in…
- 2–3 minutes
Netherlands vs Japan: Oranje face a real test in their World Cup opener in Dallas
The Netherlands arrive at this World Cup with genuine ambitions of going deep in the tournament. Japan, twice Asian champions in recent years, are no soft touch and they proved it at the…
- 3–4 minutes
Germany vs Curacao: eight wins on the spin and a point to prove in Houston
Germany walk into NRG Stadium on Sunday carrying momentum that few teams at this tournament can match. Eight wins from their last eight matches, including a 2-1 defeat of host nation USA just…
The Football Encyclopedia: Global Database, Statistics and Standings
Explore the definitive archive of world football. Access in-depth profiles for thousands of players, detailed records of elite clubs, and comprehensive stats across major leagues and countries. From historical legends to today’s rising stars, our database is the heart of football intelligence.














