After a slow first half from both sides, a more open second half led to a flurry of goals Portugal capitalized on transition moments to go 3-1 up in a flash, though a late goal from Osman Bukhari...

Spain's style is one of the most discernible in international football If you let them carry out their standard patterns, they can wear you down But Costa Rica resigned themselves to defeat from the...

Germany famously fell victim to the curse of the champions in 2018 when they crashed out of Group F after losing their opening game against Mexico and failing to beat one of the 2002 hosts in South...

Prompted by strong fan support, Tunisia bravely pressed a slow Denmark and deservedly came away with a point The Danes never got in full control of the midfield and suffered the intensity and...

France began their World Cup title defence with a comprehensive Australia in the final fixture on Tuesday night They did suffer an early scare as they conceded the opening goal, but it was all...

Saudi Arabia brought an ambitious gameplan into this match, looking to impose themselves on the game by pressing Argentina’s buildup and deploying an offside trap to stay high up the pitch This...

Both teams struggled on the offensive side of things, until a late moment of defensive collapse presented a moment for the Dutch to express their individual qualities Up to that point, Senegal’s...

Gareth Southgate’s team dominated possession from the start here against a passive Iran side England looked cohesive in their 4-2-3-1 formation as sharp movements helped them carve out openings,...

While in some national teams like the Netherlands or Spain the coach is the superstar of the project, Lionel Scaloni has followed a more player-based approach His flexibility and diplomacy allowed...

On the back of embarrassing exits from the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Euros, Germany resorted to a fresh path by hiring Hansi Flick After a grim period with a focus on rebuilding, a new generation...