World Cup Archives - Page 2 of 52

Sampaoli saga highlights contrasting approaches to international management

Ahead of today’s World Cup last 16 clash with France, Gian Chansrichawla looks at how Argentina’s Jorge Sampaoli matches up to his opposite number.

Ahead of the World Cup clash between Belgium and England, Alan Moore looks at the hypocrisy of repeated investigations into Russian football doping.

Robert Barter reflects on a wild night in Saint Petersburg as Argentina left it late to overcome Nigeria in the final round of Group D games.

With accusations of sexism from some quarters on social media, Felix Tasker looks at the shortcomings of Patrice Evra’s World Cup punditry.

Kevin Coleman looks at our continuing obsession with football punditry and the changing face of television coverage.

As we get set for the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ivan Smyth picks out some of the milestones that could be achieved over the next month.

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The Australia squad lacks the household names of yesteryear but they aren’t heading to the World Cup just to make up the numbers.

Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.

With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.