📢 What can we expect from the clash between Slovakia and Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Košice Football Arena? This is one of the most crucial matches for both teams, as they each still have a shot at reaching the final tournament. They are well aware that any slip-up could be costly. For the hosts, it's a chance to boost their prospects of direct qualification fo...Full Story »

🔊 Can Malta secure their first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? This Friday, the national team has a chance as they travel to face their group rivals in Finland. Both teams have already lost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, so now they focus on achieving local objectives. We've prepared a detailed analysis of the current form of both teams and made a prediction on the out...Full Story »

Dutch union backs billion-euro legal challenge against FIFA transfer rules The Dutch professional footballers' union (VVCS) has joined a growing class action lawsuit against FIFA, the KNVB and several national football associations over what it calls an "unfair" transfer system. The legal challenge, spearheaded by the Justice for Players foundation, could impact over 100,000 players across Euro...Full Story »

[(Club Atletico Lanus) Strength]: 1. Rodrigo Castillo has scored 11 goals for Club Atletico Lanus in the league this season, making him the team's top scorer.2. Club Atletico Lanus have won all of their last 6 home matches, showing excellent form at home.3. After 15 matches in the second stage, Club Atletico Lanus have conceded only 12 goals, keeping the average goals conceded per match below 1....Full Story »

[(Korea Republic) Strength]: 1. Korea Republic performed well in the World Cup qualification (AFC) Third round Group B, achieving 6 wins and 4 draws in 10 matches, remaining unbeaten with 22 points, ranking first in the group and qualifying for the World Cup Final Tournament.2. Korea Republic's most recent match was a friendly at home where they defeated Paraguay 2-0, ending a two-match winless ...Full Story »

[(Japan) Strength]: 1. Japan previously dominated Group C in the World Cup qualification (AFC), achieving 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 10 matches, accumulating 23 points and directly securing a spot in the World Cup Final Tournament.2. Japan's most recent match was a 3-2 home victory over Brazil in a friendly in October. They have lost only one of their last 8 matches across all competitions, ...Full Story »

[(Slovakia) Strength]: 1. Slovakia are in stable form recently. In this home match, they vow to extend the strong momentum, fully motivated.2. Adam Obert and Ivan Schranz each scored in the last match to grab a win for Slovakia.3. Slovakia defeated Luxembourg 2-0 in the last home match. The team have won 3 of the last 4 matches.4. Slovakia have kept unbeaten in 7 consecutive home matches with ou...Full Story »

[(Gibraltar) Weakness]: 1. Gibraltar are hopeless to advance, with the team having no further objectives, raising doubts about their motivation for this match.2. Gibraltar have got only 2 draws and 8 losses in the last 10 matches with terrible performances. They are even on an 8-game losing streak now.3. Gibraltar's only two recent draws came against the close opponents like Moldova and San Mari...Full Story »

[(Finland) Strength]: 1. Finland are currently ranked 3rd in Group G of the World Cup qualification (UEFA) with 10 points from 7 matches. They still have a chance to challenge for a higher group ranking to secure a more favorable position for subsequent matches. Facing the less potent Malta at home, this is a must-win fixture, and Finland have an extremely strong desire to secure the victory.2. ...Full Story »

[(Luxembourg) Neutral]: 1. It is worth mentioning that Luxembourg's only goal in the group stage was scored in the first round, when they suffered a heavy 1-3 defeat to Ireland at home. [(Luxembourg) Weakness]: 1. Luxembourg suffered defeats in both of their World Cup qualifiers in October, losing 0-4 to Germany and then 0-2 to Slovakia.2. In this group, Luxembourg have already been eliminated....Full Story »