Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the United States of America attempts to impose itself on the global football consciousness. The Club World Cup set the stage for a historic feat in this fixture— thanks i...

The Club World Cup journey could have been over for these two teams without a win. That fate fired up the guests, whose quality kept a safe distance on the scoreboard from start to finish. Tactical an...

In a heated, humid atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium, Xabi Alonso inaugurated his chapter with Real Madrid with a draw. La Fábrica graduate, Gonzalo Garcia, broke the deadlock after a tough start. Then,...

Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund engaged in a fascinating tactical battle that ultimately ended in a 0-0 stalemate in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F opener at MetLife Stadium. While the scoreline s...

Internazionale needed to abandon the trauma of last season’s finale: perhaps another competition under a new coach could aid in such healing. But in similar structures are similar results, and CF Mont...

Chelsea started their Club World Cup campaign with a positive 2-0 result against Los Angeles FC. Goals from Pedro Neto in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the second half gave the Blues a vital 2-...

An auspicious debut for the European champions. A win that confirmed them as clear favorites, staying true to their philosophy: occupying space through constant movement. Position Play at its finest. ...

With the world at the feet of their teenage sensation, Spain were setting their sights on dynastic dominance through a triumph in this all-Iberian affair. But it was not to be. Portugal pitched in acr...

While Rodri sits on the sidelines, Spain and France fought in a battle that brought together two candidates for the Ballon d'Or. Indeed, the ninety minutes would be a feast for the eyes with a series ...

In what was a competitive but cagey first half, the match sparked into life after the break with Florian Wirtz breaking the deadlock for Germany. Portugal responded swiftly, as Francisco Conceição pro...