Twelve teams will be at the World Cup from North and South America. I have the reigning champions as the best. Argentina will be one of the teams to beat at this World Cup, with Lionel Messi returning to defend the trophy he led his country to back in the winter of 2022. There are … Read more
We all remember, nearly four years ago, when Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy high into the sky in Qatar. A crowning moment for one of the game’s legends. Now, it’s time once again to clear the calendars. We’re in store for 39 days of drama as the World Cup begins across three countries … Read more
With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage. 66.6% of nations will advance out of the group stage this summer, which is a massive upgrade from 50% in past World Cups. Because of this, sportsbooks have … Read more
With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself. Only four nations will survive the tournament’s first 100 matches and earn a spot in the final four, putting themselves within two victories of lifting the most coveted … Read more
Endrick shone brightly in Brazil’s last friendly before the World Cup, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Egypt. The young striker took advantage of the euphoria to send a strong message to Carlo Ancelotti, reaffirming his commitment to the Brazilian National Team. Endrick Proves His Worth On The Big Stage In a … Read more
In the world of global sports, mononyms — going by a single name — has become one of the more popular parts of the sport. Icons like Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká don’t need a surname to identify themselves to the world. But while it looks like a calculated marketing strategy for modern brands, the … Read more
Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco, with right back Wesley out and midfielder Ederson in. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Sunday that Wesley injured a muscle in his left thigh. He left early in the team’s friendly game against Egypt … Read more
A large statue of soccer great Pelé was unveiled Thursday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pelé, who died at age 82 in 2022, won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edition of the tournament. “This monumental figure of this … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to Joao Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. The Italian admitted several players deserved selection as the Seleção boss opted for experience, including the return of Neymar. Ancelotti addresses difficult Brazil squad decisions Despite Pedro’s impressive campaign in the Premier League, Ancelotti opted for more … Read more
Neymar and Raphinha have shared a touching moment of celebration following the announcement of Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. The legendary forward, whose inclusion had been the subject of intense speculation, was seen in tears as he connected with his close friend and Barcelona star to process the news. An Emotional Call Between … Read more