Category: World Cup
How Football Led Me On An Unexpected Journey To Paraguay
By Louis Smith.
Everyone saw the scenes from Asunción as Paraguay took on Nicaragua in their final match before heading to North America to compete a [...]
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 [...]
How The 2026 World Cup Favourites Are Rated
International football has become harder to separate from the betting markets surrounding it. Predictions for the 2026 World Cup have been shifting lo [...]
WFi 2026 World Cup Winner Predictions
WFi writers past and present pick their World Cup winners
Louis Smith - South American Football Writer - Spain
The European champions, they [...]
Five Shocking Moments from the Last Five World Cups
The world's most-watched sporting event gets underway in just under eight days as the FIFA World Cup returns. What started as a tournament featuring j [...]
World Cup 2026 Dark Horses: Colombia’s Offensive Firepower Can Bring Back 2014 Magic
Twelve years ago, Colombia lit up the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Inspired by James Rodríguez, they recorded their best-ever finish by reaching the quar [...]
Are England Still Among The World Cup Favourites?
Up until a few months ago, England were considered among the front-runners for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Three Lions had enjoyed a flawless q [...]
Joao Pedro Left Out And Neymar Included: The Tactical Thinking Behind Ancelotti’s World Cup Squad
By Louis Smith.
Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-man squad to represent the most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history, Brazil.
Style of Play [...]
Exclusive Jhon Arias Interview: The Journey From Quibdó To The World Stage
By Louis Smith.
Palmeiras' Colombian international Jhon Arias was born in Quibdó, the capital of Colombia’s Chocó Department, a region known for pr [...]