The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the pitch. Below, we look back on Day 4 of the tournament. Dominant play counts for nothing Argentina and Germany dominated their opponents in every […]
He won’t demand as much attention as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but this is also likely to be Thomas Muller’s final World Cup for Germany. Ex-head coach Joachim Low vanquished the 33-year-old from the international scene in March 2019, but his reappearance over two years later underlined his importance to his country. Although his […]
The World Cup is finally here – but not without its share of controversy and backlash. Here, upsfootball looks at the people who, for better or worse, will have the greatest impact on the tournament in Qatar. Gianni Infantino As human rights organizations called on FIFA to grant compensation in the hundreds of millions to […]
At every major tournament, numerous youngsters and underappreciated stars boost their reputation and value with standout performances. Here, upsfootball selects a potential breakout player for each national team at the 2022 World Cup. Group A Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo BSR Agency / Getty Images Sport / Getty Qatar: Akram Afif. Defender Boualem Khoukhi and goalkeeper Saad […]
With the World Cup kicking off later this week, we’re sizing up the field. Taking squad lists, player fitness, and other intangibles into the equation, here’s how we think all 32 teams stack up heading into the competition. 1. Brazil The most balanced team in the tournament. Brazil heads to Qatar eyeing a record-extending sixth […]
With the 2022 World Cup just days away, we’re taking a deep dive into all eight groups, highlighting the star players to watch, examining the biggest storylines to follow, and offering some predictions for how things may play out. Here’s everything you need to know about Group E, which features Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, and […]
The preparations are nearly complete. Though some nations have scheduled warmup matches in the days just before the World Cup begins in November, many of the world’s preeminent sides completed their pre-tournament itineraries during the recent international window. With that in mind and kickoff in Qatar fast approaching, we examine the most noteworthy storylines to […]
The Champions League is back! Below, we dissect the biggest talking points from Tuesday’s action as this season’s group stage kicked off in Europe’s premier club competition. The jinxed jersey Thomas Tuchel hasn’t tried to lessen the weight of Chelsea’s No. 9 shirt. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. The head coach has repeatedly branded […]
Transfer deadline day is in full swing. We’re providing live quick-hit analysis of the biggest deals – and rumors – until tonight’s 6 p.m. ET deadline. The unwanted superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wanted something more. He wanted to supplement his goals tally in the Champions League rather than venture to the more unfashionable corners of the […]
Time is running out. With exactly one week left in the transfer window, many clubs are scrambling to make last-minute additions, either to put themselves over the top or rectify issues that have come to the fore early in the new season. There’s still plenty of talent available to accomplish those goals. Here are 20 […]