Will Muller inspire Germany to a fifth World Cup?
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Jumanne, Nov 22 2022 13:30
For Germany, Qatar 2022 offers new beginnings. The squad features plenty of young talent from all over Europe, including the likes of Jamal Musiala and Youssoufa Moukoko, among others, who will be hoping to impress in their first World Cup. There has also been a change of manager this time around wi...
Muani could prove to be France's wildcard at the World Cup
by Sam McGuire
at Jumatatu, Nov 21 2022 14:05
When Christopher Nkunku was ruled out of the World Cup, France manager Didier Deschamps had a number of alternatives to pick from. Amine Gouiri shares a number of similarities with Nkunku and has been in fine form for Rennes this season, scoring six times in 10 Ligue 1 appearances following his move...
World Cup Preview - Group H: Is Ronaldo key to Portugal's chances?
by Charlie Fairbank
at Jumamosi, Nov 19 2022 14:20
Rounding off the group stage previews, attention turns to Group G as Cristiano Ronaldo aims to secure a World Cup winners' medal.GhanaHow they qualifiedGhana qualified for the World Cup after seeing off a group filled with Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and South Africa. The Black Stars missed out on the 2018 W...
World Cup Preview - Group G: Brazil to live up to favourites billing?
by Charlie Fairbank
at Jumamosi, Nov 19 2022 09:00
Brazil will seek to reinforce their favourites tag and go all the way in Qatar in pursuit of a sixth World Cup as we preview Group G.BrazilHow they qualifiedBrazil went unbeaten in 2022 CONMEBOL qualification, winning 14 of their 17 games. They scored 40 goals, at least 13 more than any other team, ...
World Cup Preview - Group E: Can Germany pip Spain to first?
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Ijumaa, Nov 18 2022 12:50
Having rattled through Group A, B, C and D, we not focus on Group E with European heavyweights Spain and Germany vying for top spot.Costa RicaHow they qualifiedCosta Rica came fourth in CONCACAF qualifying, only behind the USA on goal difference, which meant they had to face off against New Zealand ...
World Cup Preview - Group D: Will France successfully defend their crown?
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Alhamisi, Nov 17 2022 14:30
With Groups A, B and C covered, it's time to take a look at Group D, with defending champions France getting their campaign underway against Australia on TuesdayAustraliaHow they qualifiedAustralia went all the way to penalties in the inter-confederation playoff final against Peru, winning 5-4 in su...
World Cup Preview - Group C: Messi to fire Argentina to glory?
by Charlie Fairbank
at Alhamisi, Nov 17 2022 09:10
Having previewed Group A and B, attention turns to Group C as Argentina look to help Lionel Messi to World Cup glory ahead of his international retirement.Argentina How they qualifiedArgentina qualified from the CONMEBOL qualification stages behind Brazil, but they were good value for their progress...
World Cup Preview - Group B: England to cruise to the last-16?
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Jumatano, Nov 16 2022 14:20
After taking a look at Group A, we turn our attention to Group B as England look to go one step further than they managed last summer at Euro 2020.EnglandHow they qualifiedEngland qualified for the World Cup as group winners. They were unbeaten throughout, winning eight out of their 10 games and sco...
World Cup Preview - Group A: Hosts Qatar to crash out?
by Charlie Fairbank
at Jumatano, Nov 16 2022 13:10
World Cup play-offs preview: Senegal-Egypt and Nigeria-Ghana among 5 crucial clashes
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatatu, Mac 28 2022 15:35
We're at the all or nothing stage of World Cup qualifying for the CAF teams. 10 teams remain, but there are just five spots up for grabs as we head into the second leg games this week. Here, we preview the action ahead of Tuesday's massive set of matches.Senegal vs EgyptThe African heavyweights face...