Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, will face familiar foes such as Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. With Japan’s impressive record of qualifying for the last seven
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After an impressive showing in the second round of Asian qualifiers, Qatar has solidified their status as the dominant force in the continent. With back-to-back AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar cruised through the qualifiers, securing five wins and a draw to top Group A. Star striker Almoez Ali was in fine form,
Palestine’s men’s national team has faced significant challenges over the past few years, particularly with regards to playing in their home nation. Due to security concerns stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestine has not been able to host a true home game since 2019. This has forced them to play their “home” games in neutral
Harry Souttar, the Australian defender for Leicester City, finds himself in a state of uncertainty following Enzo Maresca’s departure from the club to take up the managerial role at Chelsea. Souttar, who only played 189 minutes across all competitions last season due to being frozen out of matchday squads by Maresca, is hopeful that a
Ipswich defender Cameron Burgess has recently spoken out about the commitment shown by manager Kieran McKenna in rebuffing interest from prestigious clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton. McKenna’s decision to stay with Ipswich despite lucrative offers is seen as a clear indication of the newly promoted Premier League club’s intentions for the upcoming