Lionel Messi And The Road To World Cup Goalscoring History
By Louis Smith.
When Lionel Messi made his debut for Argentina in August 2005, not many would have predicted the career he has gone on to have, tho [...]
Exclusive: Shaun Maloney And Mark Fotheringham Agree Terms On New Celtic Contracts Subject To Final Sign Off
By Callum McFadden.
World Football Index understands that Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham have agreed financial terms on contracts that would s [...]
Six Teams With A Genuine Chance Of Winning The 2026 World Cup
With 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, this is the biggest and most open edition the tournament has seen. But the field of realistic winners is far sh [...]
What Are England’s Real Chances of Winning the World Cup?
England go into tonight's group final against Panama at MetLife Stadium needing, in practice, nothing more than a win. Four points from two games, Pan [...]
Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth
A Tournament like no other
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always destined to make history. Spread across three host nations and featuring more teams tha [...]
The Best Managerial Debut Seasons In Premier League History
Success in the Premier League is rarely built overnight. Every manager inherits different challenges, from rebuilding struggling squads to sustaining [...]
Underdogs Proving Their Worth At 2026 World Cup
When FIFA announced that the World Cup would expand to 48 teams, there was some concern that it would water down the competition. The results from the [...]
2026 World Cup: England, Scotland and Europe
The late-June rhythm of a World Cup is unlike anything else in the football calendar. With the group phase building towards its climax, fixtures are s [...]
The Biggest Tournament In History Is Delivering On The Pitch
A new era for the beautiful game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. Bigger, bolder, and spread across three nations, this edit [...]
The Analytics Arms Race: How Expected Data and Player Performance Metrics are Reshaping Football
Modern football clubs compete for far more than points and trophies, as information has become one of the sport's most valuable assets. Today, recruit [...]
Why Is the 2026 World Cup Spread Across Three Countries?
Football fans planning their viewing schedule for next year keep running into the same question. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted by the United [...]
Marco Reus Partners With RITFIT To Redefine Off-Pitch Training Ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the physical demands on professional footballers have never been higher.
Today players need to consistent [...]
What Kind Of Players Will Define the 2026 World Cup
Every World Cup introduces a new generation of players who shift the direction of international football, and the next tournament looks set to continu [...]
Growing Up Every Four Years: The World Cup Isn’t Just A Tournament, It’s A Timeline
By Louis Smith.
The World Cup.
What a tournament.
What seems like just a game of football is far from the truth.
It's the music. It's [...]