World Cup 008 | Festival Over, Tournament Begins
Memorable moments in the 2026 World Cup group stage were rare, with Lionel Messi, Iran and the late drama of Algeria v Austria providing the best of them. With jeopardy now back on the menu as we ente...
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World Cup 007 | The Bad, The Good And The Pointless Of A 48-Team Tournament
As the 2026 World Cup concludes its final round of group games, it is time to ask whether the new format has delivered or not. Are the levels of the additional teams a problem? Why are the likes of Sc...
27 Kesä 54min
World Cup 006 | Is America A Football Country Yet?
It is essential for the success of international football tournaments that the hosts do well, and so far Team USA - undeniably the leader of the 2026 World Cup triumvirate - have exceeded expectations...
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World Cup 005 | The Big Names (And England) Deliver, Ronaldo Doesn't
With all 48 teams at the World Cup 2026 now having played, Gianni Infantino will be delighted that the football is now doing the talking, quite emphatically. To pick apart the first round of matches a...
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World Cup 004 | Tickets, Tornados And The England Camp… Initial Impressions
Libero has landed at the World Cup and we've even seen some football. We have everyone’s first impressions from the first week (or so) in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Both Tariq and Jonathan ...
16 Kesä 1h
World Cup 003 | Previewing Fifa's Bloated Mega Tournament
The 2026 World Cup is upon us. The “biggest, most inclusive and best" football tournament ever is finally here . Gianni Infantino told us to say that. On today’s Libero, James Horncastle, Rory Smith a...
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World Cup 002 | Are Ancelotti And Tuchel The Exception Or The Rule?
The 2026 World Cup has a class of elite coaching talent unlike any other tournament in history. Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino will all be calling the shots for nations they ar...
9 Kesä 54min
World Cup 001 | Why Isn't The Age Of Messi And Ronaldo Over Already?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at this World Cup despite a combined age of nearly 80. It is a credit to their commitment to football and, undoubtedly, improvements in sport science that ...
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