Group stage drama doesn’t compare to the intense action we get in places like the knock-out stage or the semi-finals, but it does bring more than its fair share of chills and thrills. The 1st of April saw the 32...
Thirty-two national teams. Eight groups. One trophy. The 2022 World Cup is finally in view and promises to be like nothing we’ve ever seen! And while it’s true that much of the drama and suspense of the tournament will only...
In most football competitions, you usually have to suffer through the group stage before getting to the meaty part of the competition. Thankfully, that is rarely ever the case with the World Cup. But even with this, World Cup Group...
Most football lovers know that it’s often easier to tell whether or not a team is destined for glory in the World Cup tournament by how it performs in the group stage. While the constitution of some groups automatically means...
As we wait at the edge of our seats for Monday, the 21st of November, to arrive, we cannot help but mull over the eight different groups and which squad is likely to come out on top. While we’ll only...
Regarding World Cup group stage games, the truth remains that even leading pundits never honestly know what to expect before the tournament kicks off. And, even then, one unforeseen event can make even accurate predictions askew. So, before the tournament...
Many football fans consider the World Cup group stage as something along the lines of a warm-up session for the main event. But, it isn’t unheard of for sensational events to transpire at this stage and effectively change the tournament’s...
The race for the World Cup title is always a tough one. If for no other reason, anyone who intends to lift that trophy must go up against some of the best international football teams. However, before we get to...
The World Cup doesn’t happen very often. So, it’s understandable that there’d be so much hype and excitement when it finally rolls around. What’s more, considering how fierce the selection process even to cut is, it isn’t hard to see...
With the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup within sight, the excitement is slowly inching towards overload. For better or worse, many eyes will be on countries like Germany, Spain, Brazil, and France. These countries’ national teams have left a significant...
