The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998.    The…

If a man wants to know what type of man stands in front of him, he will ask him about the burning issues in the world, such as; USA or China, Xbox or PlayStation, iPhone or Android, Jordan or Lebron. But above all of them would be one unsolvable and most debatable debate that has…

The modern footballing machine is manufacturing efficiency at the cost of the soul. We are witnessing the death of the “unique being”—the player whose individuality is not a flaw to be coached out, but how the game turns. From the underproducing academies of “advanced” nations to the viral robot drills on social media (imagine a…

When it comes to big stages, this continent is always well represented by historic national teams such as Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay… but this time, there seems to be room for surprises.   Over the last few years, the CONMEBOL campaign for the World Cup has been very competitive. In fact, four of the six…

Fútbol in Mexico is a must-see show. The games in the local league, especially the matches of the big four, Club America, Chivas, Pumas, and Cruz Azul, are a cultural phenomenon that gathers together people of all ages, shapes, genders, and backgrounds, to watch a game for 90 minutes, and forget about their problems for…

For over a decade, Neymar Jr. has been central to Brazil’s attacking identity, shaping both their creative output and tactical structure. From his early emergence to becoming one of the most influential players in Brazilian football history, the team has often revolved around his ability to decide matches in key moments.   This was on…

The “Blue Sharks” of Cape Verde — a small island nation in the Atlantic Ocean, located west of the African continent — have qualified for the World Cup for the first time this year. They did not qualify through a play-in match or as one of the best second-place finishers, but instead finished at the…

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco’s national team made history and reached fourth place of the tournament, beating the likes of Spain, Portugal and Belgium. This achievement was not created out of thin air, but rather a result of a long process of developing a football identity and unique style that sparked a chain…