[Image] This 4-2-3-1 Argentina XI with Messi on the wing could go all the way at the World Cup

Argentina were on the verge of missing out on the Fifa World Cup for the first time since 1970 after a dismal qualifying campaign. In stepped Leo Messi, arguably the best footballer to have ever graced the field, scoring a stunning hat-trick against Ecuador to save their blushes and send them through. The qualifying campaign … Read more

Analysing Denmark’s chances at the World Cup – How far can Eriksen and co. go in the tournament?

Denmark finished runners-up in their group to qualify for this year’s World Cup after failing to do so last time out. They booked their spot for the big event, thanks to a 5-1 aggregate playoff win over the Republic of Ireland. This will be the 4th World Cup they will be taking part in. They possess … Read more

[Image] This 4-3-3 Portugal line-up with Ronaldo on the wing could go all the way at the World Cup

After shocking everyone to win the Euro 2016, Portugal will look to repeat the success in the World Cup in Russia this summer. Portugal announced the final 23-Man Squad last week and head coach Fernando Santos has omitted several players from that Euro 2016 winning squad. Since taking over as Portugal national team coach, Santos … Read more

Why Southgate appointing £100,000-a-week Tottenham star as England captain could work wonders at the World Cup

Tottenham striker Harry Kane celebrates after scoring against Liverpool at Anfield. (Getty Images)

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that £100,000-a-week Tottenham superstar Harry Kane will Captain England at the World Cup this summer in Russia. The news, as expected has brought mixed opinions from everywhere. Some may say a striker being a leader doesn’t convey the right attitude as Kane represents a type of player who can at … Read more

Analysing Costa Rica’s chances at the World Cup – How far can Ruiz and co. progress?

Conjecture wise, Costa Rica’s chances of going far in the tournament isn’t that great. They punched above their weight in 2014 by reaching the quarter-finals but this time, repeating that feat would be some achievement, which is very unlikely. As a team, the Los Ticos are a defensively solid team, sitting back and hoping for … Read more

[Image] This 4-3-3 Spain XI featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid stars is capable of lifting the World Cup

Spain are one of the favourites to go all the way in the 2018 World Cup. They have been doing pretty well under Julien Lopetegui ever since replaced Vicente Del Bosque in 2016. Under Lopetegui, Spain had an impressive qualifying campaign, topping Group G with 9 wins and a draw from their 10 games. However, with an array … Read more

Analysing Nigeria’s chances at the World Cup – How far can Iwobi and co. go?

The young Nigerian stars, who are embarking yet another World Cup journey will be an exciting prospect to look forward to. Some of them have played in the global rich Premier League to stake their name in World football as the ones who can perform on the big stage. As a team, they are not … Read more

[Image] This 4-3-3 France XI featuring Chelsea and Man United stars could win the World Cup

France manager Didier Deschamps’ squad selection for the upcoming World Cup has been a mixture of surprise and gamble work. He has mostly preferred in-form and young talents over experienced campaigners. Now, this may bode well if the Les Bleus do well in the competition but if it backfires, Deschamps might have to answer many questions. … Read more

[Image] This 3-4-3 England XI featuring Tottenham and Liverpool stars could go all the way in the World Cup

England manager Gareth Southgate’s squad selection for the upcoming World Cup has been bold and ruthless, banking on trust over experience. Southgate’s squad has an average age of 26 years and 18 days and is all about talent and potential. The Three Lions start their Group G campaign against Tunisia on 18 June, before games … Read more

What can you expect from Everton’s Sigurdsson and Iceland in the World Cup: SWOT analysis

Iceland might be a small country in terms of population but don’t let that fool you. They are as strong a side as any and are dark horses in the FIFA World Cup in Russia next month. With the month of June coming up, the excitement is palpable among the football fans across the world … Read more