[(Colombia) Strength]: 1. Colombia finished 3rd in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), ahead of Brazil and Uruguay, booking a ticket to 2026 World Cup.2. FC Bayern Munich winger Luis Fernando Diaz has scored 6 goals in the last 10 matches (club and national team combined), earning him the designation as \"absolutely worth keeping a close eye on.\"3. James Rodriguez will make his 122nd appear...Full Story »

[(Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) Strength]: 1. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas are currently ranked 6th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A with 52 points, positioned in the upper-middle part of the league. Hosting 20th-placed Sport Club do Recife, the team are determined to secure all 3 points to continue their push for a spot in the Copa Libertadores.2. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas have perfor...Full Story »

[(Costa Rica) Strength]: 1. Costa Rica are currently ranked third in the group and theoretically still have a chance to finish first, but achieving this is quite challenging. Not only must they secure a full victory in this match, but they also need favorable results from Haiti's game against Nicaragua. The team will not slack off in terms of determination.2. Costa Rica have scored 15 goals in t...Full Story »

[(Trinidad & Tobago) Strength]: 1. Trinidad & Tobago, currently ranked third in the group, have lost their qualification for the World Cup. In the last match of this round of qualifiers against the weakest team, Bermuda, Trinidad & Tobago still hope to win to defend their home honor.2. Trinidad & Tobago's overall form has been quite stable recently, achieving an unbeaten record o...Full Story »

[(Haiti) Strength]: 1. Haiti currently have 8 points, the same as Honduras, but are temporarily ranked second in the group due to an inferior goal difference. To secure the initiative for qualification, the team must strive for a victory and aim for more goals, indicating they will be highly motivated.2. In their last match, Haiti pulled off a surprise victory against Costa Rica, who are ranked ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   It just doesn't feel right seeing someone else wear Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic #7 or Lionel Messi's legendary #10…   So… what’s WRONG with the national teams of the world’s most populated countries?   Thoughts   Garnacho, black hair   Come on Isak and Wirtz   Congratulations to Norway, Haala...Full Story »

[(Guatemala) Strength]: 1. The goalkeeper position is fixed with Columbus Crew's starting goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen, who has played all 5 matches.2. In terms of recent form, Guatemala have remained unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches, showing stable recent performance.3. Guatemala have scored 8 goals in their last 5 home matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, with their offense firing on ...Full Story »

[(Korea Republic) Strength]: 1. Son Heung Min, Kim Min Jae and other core players lead Korea Republic's squad. Cho Kyu Seong, who had been absent from the national team due to knee surgery, returned after 1 year and 8 months and scored in his comeback debut, showing excellent form. Yang Min Hyuk, who plays for Portsmouth, returned to the national team after 8 months.2. Korea Republic defeated Bo...Full Story »

[(Bangladesh) Strength]: 1. The Bangladesh Football Association has targeted American youth star Quinn Sullivan and included him in their naturalization list. He has already posted photos wearing the Bangladesh national team jersey.2. Bangladesh have scored 10 goals in their last 5 home matches, indicating a noticeable improvement in their home attacking firepower. [(Bangladesh) Weakness]: 1. B...Full Story »

[(Viet Nam(U22)) Strength]: 1. Viet Nam do not rely on physical confrontation but excel at seizing opponents' mistakes to create attacking opportunities. From their first-round victory over China(U22), it can be seen that the team maintain a compact defensive formation, emphasize wing progression and midfield connection during counterattacks, and are adept at using short-range passing combinatio...Full Story »

[(Hong Kong, China) Strength]: 1. Head coach Ashley Westwood has stated that the team are very eager to secure a victory and lock in their AFC Asian Cup qualification.2. In terms of recent form, Hong Kong, China have remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches, showing solid recent performance.3. Hong Kong, China have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 3 goals per game, with their ...Full Story »

[(Panama) Strength]: 1. In terms of recent form, Panama have remained unbeaten in their last 10 matches, winning 6 of them, indicating strong recent performance.2. Panama have kept 3 clean sheets in the group stage, with defensive stability being a key strength.3. Panama have conceded 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showcasing excellent defensive performance...Full Story »

[(Wales) Strength]: 1. Wales, with home field advantage, are extremely eager to secure three points. Currently tied with North Macedonia at 13 points and sharing third place in the group, only a home win will firmly secure their chances of direct qualification. Having previously defeated weaker teams like Liechtenstein away, they will undoubtedly leverage their home momentum to fight for victory...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid striker Alvarez aware of PSG interest Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is a target for PSG. Indeed, the Argentina international is aware of the European champions' interest for 2026. Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri is reporting PSG management see Alvarez as an ideal addition for coach Luis Enrique. The player knows PSG are keen and has let it be known he'd be open to mo...Full Story »

Benjamin Sesko Manchester United have received a major boost after scans confirmed Benjamin Sesko has avoided a serious knee injury, despite the striker being forced to withdraw from Slovenia duty last week. The former RB Leipzig striker is expected to miss no more than a month, easing fears of a long-term absence as the Red Devils enter a crucial winter schedule. Sesko will miss 'at most' a m...Full Story »

Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League Manchester United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia as part of a proposed swap deal for Alejandro Garnacho during the summer. Despite actively searching for midfield reinforcements, concerns over the Belgian's injury record led the Red Devils to refuse the swap and push ahead with a standalone £40 millio...Full Story »

Sunderland v Arsenal - Premier League Arsenal are prepared to entertain offers for four players in January provided the right offers comes in. The Gunners spent big over the summer, splashing the cash to land the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi. In a bid to balance the books, the Premier League leaders are prepared to trim their squad in the New Year despite battling...Full Story »

Miguel Almiron celebrates after Paraguay secured their place in the finals after a 16-year wait. DANIEL DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when countries from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches and Myanmar's Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first goal in a 5-1 win over Macau. Now, all confederations' competition...Full Story »

Alexander Isak Hugo Ekitike Liverpool 2025-26 Liverpool's British record signing Alexander Isak has been warned he must fight for his place after former World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf insisted Hugo Ekitike is the only striker who deserves to start under Arne Slot right now. The Frenchman believes Isak's fitness and form issues mean the £125 million star cannot be guaranteed the starting ro...Full Story »

Barcelona to return to Camp Nou! Club confirm return against Athletic Club in huge boost Barcelona have now confirmed they are returning to their Camp Nou stadium for this Saturday’s La Liga game against Athletic Club. The La Liga giants received a licence on Monday from the local council which allows them to stage matches with a capped capacity of 45,401 in what is a major boost for the...Full Story »