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…
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…
Cavalier FC, a prominent Jamaican football club, typically hosts its home league matches at a modest 3,000-capacity venue located within the same complex as the iconic Jamaica National Stadium. However, for Concacaf competitions, Jamaican teams often move their games to the larger 35,000-seat National Stadium to meet continental venue standards. While these matches rarely sell…
Lionel Messi braved freezing temperatures to net the sole goal, leading Inter Miami to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in their weather-affected CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg match. Messi found the back of the net from the right side of the box in the 56th minute, securing the win for Inter Miami on a…
