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…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well into its group stage, and if you have been following the action across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, you already know this tournament is delivering drama by the truckload. Spain drew with Cape Verde as a massive favorite. Portugal stumbled…

I didn’t blog yesterday because I didn’t have time as I was on my way to the Emirates to film a documentary that a friend of mine is making. But coming back, listening to a few podcasts, I was like, “I wonder when the transfer silly season will…

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…

The news that Christian Eriksen collapsed yesterday while playing for Denmark should really drive home the point that when people say “it’s just a game”, that’s when you say “yeah, it’s not worth it”. It may be Erikson’s livelihood, his job, his identity, but health must come first,…

Conseils pour les accumulateurs de la Coupe du monde 2026 – Meilleurs choix de parlay multi-matchs La Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026 devrait être le plus grand tournoi de football jamais organisé. Avec 48 nations en compétition aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique, il y…

Most of the time when I write down my daily ramblings, I write down a stream of conscious thoughts and then rack my brain over what the title should be. But there are rare occasions when I start with the title and let it flow from there. Why…