Football beyond mainstream
Iran secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday. Striker Mehdi Taremi was the hero for the home side, netting both goals to ensure Iran’s fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and seventh overall. The match at Azadi Stadium saw Uzbekistan take the lead…
Argentina delivered a dominant performance against arch-rivals Brazil, securing a 4-1 victory in a thrilling World Cup 2026 qualifier. The reigning world champions showcased their attacking brilliance, leaving Brazil struggling to keep up in a one-sided affair. First-Half Blitz: Argentina Take Command Argentina wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Julián Álvarez opening the scoring…
Australia strengthened their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes with a 2-0 victory over China in Hangzhou. Jackson Irvine opened the scoring in the 16th minute, capitalizing on defensive errors, while a goalkeeping blunder by Wang Dalei gifted Australia a second goal. Despite China’s late pressure, the Socceroos held firm, moving to 13 points in…
Manolo Marquez’s Debut as India Coach Ends in Frustration; Bangladesh Celebrate Hard-Fought Point In a disappointing start to their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, India were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by lower-ranked Bangladesh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday. The result marked an underwhelming debut for new head coach…
The Saudi Arabian national team managed a hard-fought 0-0 draw against group leaders Japan in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 25. The result keeps Saudi Arabia’s qualification hopes alive, though the path remains challenging. Saudi Arabia’s Uphill Battle for World Cup Spot. With this draw, the Green Falcons moved to…
New Zealand’s national football team, the All Whites, have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in the Oceania qualifier final on Monday. This marks their third World Cup appearance, following previous qualifications in 1982 (Spain) and 2010 (South Africa). The match remained goalless until…
In a thrilling finale to the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico clinched their first-ever title in the competition with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Panama, thanks to a heroic performance by Raúl Jiménez. The Fulham striker scored both goals for El Tri, including a dramatic 92nd-minute penalty, to secure the historic win and cement his…
In an exciting development for international football, the Saudi Arabian national team is set to participate as a guest in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking their historic debut in the tournament. The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that the “Green Falcons” will be placed in the fourth…
In a thrilling night of international football, Germany and Spain both clinched dramatic victories to advance to the Nations League finals, while France staged a remarkable comeback to join them in the semi-finals. The matches were filled with unforgettable moments, from quick-thinking ball boys to nail-biting penalty shootouts. Germany Edges Past Italy in a Goal-Filled…
In a high-octane clash on Sunday, Portugal secured a spectacular 5-2 victory over Denmark in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 5-3 after overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit. The match, held on March 23, 2025, showcased a stunning performance from the Portuguese side,…
