Soccer

The final four of World Cup 2018 features only European sides for the 5th time in the tournament’s history, and the first clash features the now-favourites France against the latest golden generation from Belgium. France vs Belgium Semifinal Preview and...

The first quarterfinal of Russia 2018 is the only one to feature two sides who have won a World Cup before. Underappreciated Uruguay have been incredibly solid and efficient in their 2018 run, and Oscar Tabarez appears to have...

The last of the quarterfinals sees the hosts Russia play Croatia, both fresh off enduring lengthy 120 minute, penalty shootout victories. Whereas Croatia were largely disappointing against Denmark, Russia’s heroics ensured them the chance to follow 13 previous host...

Sweden’s win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 was once again typically characteristic of their tactical ideology of being able to win without needing much of the ball, and being ruthlessly efficient in their finishing. Janne Andersson’s side...

The glamour quarterfinal of Russia 2018 features the most successful nation in the World Cup, Brazil, in their 7th consecutive quarterfinal, facing off against Belgium, in only their 3rd ever quarterfinal (and 2nd consecutive one) and a match short...

It’s fair to suggest that Colombia’s opening defeat against Japan was deceptive of the South American side’s true qualities, especially considering that much of that game was made complicated by Carlos Sanchez’s early red card. Colombia’s recovery to smash...

Responsible for the Netherlands and Italy’s absence in the World Cup, Sweden’s comprehensive win over Mexico in their final group game was a critical factor in defending champions Germany’s surprise exit. The Swedes have been quietly efficient, with their...

The newly confirmed favourites for the tournament, Brazil, face Mexico for the 5th time in World Cup competition, though their last win over their North American neighbours in this tournament was way back in 1962 when a certain Pele...

Despite three very tentative and largely unsatisfying performances (especially against the less-fancied Morocco and Iran), European champions Portugal managed to escape Group B and find themselves facing 2010's overachievers, Uruguay in the Round of 16. The South Americans were...

Of all the sides at the World Cup thus far, it’s Croatia who have looked superb most of all in their setup, performances and pacing. The team swept their group effortlessly, produced a famous win over Argentina, and were...