Japan

Japan, Morocco and the Dream of a World Cup Without Borders

June 28, 2026 by James Whitmore

Japan face Brazil, Morocco meet the Netherlands. Can either side end football’s most stubborn monopoly? A tactical look at the World Cup’s most intriguing…

Categories Analysis Tags Brazil, Japan, knockout stage, Morocco, Netherlands, tactical analysis, World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Hydration Breaks, Scotland’s Limbo and Group Stage Wrap

June 26, 2026 by James Whitmore

FIFA’s ad-break hydration stops have united the world in irritation. Plus Scotland sweat, Australia scrape through, and Elanga rescues Sweden.

Categories Analysis Tags Australia, FIFA, Hydration Breaks, Japan, Scotland, Sweden, World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: A Guide to Football’s Biggest-Ever Tournament

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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