Football beyond mainstream
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 significant development, Mexican football club Club León has been excluded from the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after failing to comply with tournament regulations regarding multi-club ownership. The decision, announced by FIFA, comes just months before the expanded 32-team tournament is set to kick off in the United States from June 14…
In high-stakes CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Argentina and Brazil both claimed vital victories to strengthen their positions in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Argentina edged past Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a moment of brilliance from Thiago Almada, Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Colombia, with Vinicius Jr. delivering a late…
In a thrilling encounter during the seventh round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the Iranian national team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a 2-0 victory. The match, held on March 21, 2025, showcased Iran’s strength and determination as they solidified their position at the…
In a pivotal match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 on March 20, 2025, at the Amman International Stadium. This victory solidifies Jordan’s hold on the second qualification spot in Group B, keeping the pressure on group leaders South Korea. Match Highlights:Jordan got off to a flying start with…
In a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Australia overcame an early scare to claim a commanding 5-1 win against Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia at Sydney Football Stadium. The victory solidified the Socceroos’ hold on second place in Asian Group C, trailing only behind group leaders Japan. Jackson Irvine starred with a brace, scoring in each…
In a revealing interview, Christian Olivera, the former LAFC winger and current Uruguay international, shared insights into a conversation he had with Marcelo Bielsa, the legendary soccer tactician. According to Olivera, Bielsa advised him to leave Major League Soccer (MLS) to advance his career, criticizing the league for fostering a lack of competitiveness. Olivera, now…
In a nail-biting finish, Damak secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Al-Qadsiah on Friday evening during the 25th round of the Roshn Saudi League. The match’s lone goal came deep into stoppage time, with Habib Diallo converting a penalty in the 90+11th minute to seal the win for his team. The dramatic victory was a…
