African football fans have more reasons to rejoice in 2026 than ever before. A record number of African nations will take part in this World Cup, and the continent arrives with real momentum following Morocco’s historic run in 2022. This guide explains who qualified, how African teams have…

I saw a video yesterday of Rice and Odegaard having a long conversation after the England-Norway match on Saturday night. Seeing these two locked in conversation was interesting and got me thinking about what they might be talking about. Maybe Martin was asking Declan how sick he was?…

The World Cup final is the most popular football match on the planet. For new fans and new punters, the final brings a unique blend of pressure, history and tactics that doesn’t always behave like a normal match. This guide explains what World Cup finals have actually looked…

It was a shame to see Egypt go out yesterday. Certainly, having Mo Salah sad is no skin off my nose, but Messi aside, Argentina are quite an unlikeable side. Martinez in goal, Martinez and Romerro as their center backs, Enzo Fernandez being a little ratty prick. Yeah,…

I didn’t watch the France-Paraguay match last night, but I witnessed some of the Paraguayans’ shenanigans and, as a result, I’m quite glad I didn’t. Some real assholes on this team, especially their number 23, who was sneaky all game by the looks of it. I don’t like…

La phase à élimination directe de la Coupe du monde est un sport différent de la phase de groupes à bien des égards. Il n’y a pas de match nul, pas de seconde chance, et chaque match comporte la menace de prolongations et de pénalités. Pour un nouveau…

Poor old Pierro Hincapie, eh? His national team is eliminated from the World Cup and he receives his marching orders to Mexico early this morning, for covering his mouth and saying something to a Mexican player. I didn’t watch the game, but I saw the incident, and the…

Both Teams to Score, usually abbreviated as BTTS, is one of the most sought-after football betting markets at any major tournament. It’s a simple idea that new fans quickly pick up on, but understanding when BTTS is more or less likely to land takes a little more digging.…

I watched the Germany v Ecuador match last night, while sipping a white wine in the garden, recovering from the meltdown of the day in London. It wasn’t bad to be honest, with Germany scoring first to add some urgency, although the goal they scored really shouldn’t have…