France Leads Spain, Argentina in FIFA Men’s World Ranking; USA Drops to No. 15

Where were you in Sept. 2018? Well, France was atop the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, and for the first time since that time period, Kylian Mbappe and the French are first in that ranking again, as of Wednesday, Apr. 1. France moved up two spots to get to No. 1. Spain (No. 2) and defending … Read more

Is Türkiye Now the Favorite to Win Group D Over USA?: ‘They’re a Proper Team’

As far as results are concerned, things could have gone much better for the United States men’s national team this past international window. Not only did the U.S. lose both of their friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, but its path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage got notably more difficult with the introduction … Read more

Good Week For Sweden: Star Striker Isak To Return Following World Cup Qualification

Alexander Isak’s expected return to team training on Thursday comes at a good time for both Liverpool and Sweden. The striker has recovered from a broken ankle and fibula with Liverpool chasing a Champions League spot and Sweden celebrating qualification to the World Cup. Isak needed surgery to repair injuries sustained from an opponent’s tackle … Read more

2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: Spain, Argentina Heavily Favored

The group stage is the first step toward World Cup glory.  Every participant for the 2026 World Cup has been decided, meaning the odds for group winners have also hit the sportsbooks. Let’s check out the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, as of April 1.  This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting … Read more

England’s Thomas Tuchel Compares Harry Kane To Messi, Ronaldo After Loss To Japan

England struggles without their talisman The disappointing loss at Wembley followed a disjointed 1-1 draw with Uruguay last week, leaving Tuchel with plenty of questions ahead of the World Cup. With their captain watching from the stands, England failed to find a cutting edge. Manchester City star Phil Foden was deployed as a false nine … Read more

‘We Still Don’t Believe It’: Italy In Disbelief Over Another World Cup Failure

One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low. Four-time champion Italy failed to qualify for a third-straight World Cup after getting beat in a penalty shootout with 10 men at 66th-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoffs on Tuesday. Their matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina was a chance at redemption, but alas, … Read more

Gennaro Gattuso ‘Not Interested At All’ In Talking About Future As Italy Coach

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said it is not the time to talk about his future despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Even if Gattuso hasn’t made up his mind whether to stay or not, the Italian soccer federation gave a clear sign it would like him to remain on … Read more