Things Can Only Get Bigger: The Pros and Cons of the New Expanded World Cup

After a unanimous vote at a FIFA summit in Zurich this morning, 48 teams will battle it out for the greatest prize in world football. In 2026, nearly a quarter of all footballing nations will compete in what will be the largest and most diverse tournament in history. But for football’s world governing body, does… Continue reading Things Can Only Get Bigger: The Pros and Cons of the New Expanded World Cup

The Best Five Football Documentaries

Andrés (L) and Pablo Escobar were both key figures in Colombia for very different reasons

Like a game of football, there are some documentaries that have you gripped from the first minute and some that are very forgettable. Below are some of the must see football documentaries that we think you’ll really enjoy. From the crazy ownership at QPR to the crazy gang at Wimbledon, these five documentaries will captivate… Continue reading The Best Five Football Documentaries

Why it is Vital England now look to Youth for World Cup 2018

It has been evident for some time that England are lagging behind in terms of the production of young stars, many feel that England do not seem to produce the same caliber of young players as their European rivals such as Spain and Germany to name but two. This realisation has been hammered home repeatedly… Continue reading Why it is Vital England now look to Youth for World Cup 2018

Miroslav Klose Becomes All-Time World Cup Scorer In German Rout Of Brazil

Klose scores Germany's second against Brazil, making history as well.

German Miroslav Klose made World Cup history on Tuesday night, passing the Brazilian Ronaldo (who was in attendance) for the most goals ever scored at the World Cup Finals with his 16th career goal slotted past Brazil ‘keeper Julio Ceasar during Germany‘s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the first Semifinal of this World Cup. Klose’s record-setting… Continue reading Miroslav Klose Becomes All-Time World Cup Scorer In German Rout Of Brazil

Where England Went Wrong…

Whilst adding to the one star on the badge was never likely, coming home with only point is a major disappointment. Photo: The Laird Of Oldham (via Flickr).

Everyone was under no illusions as to how tough it was going to be for England to progress through a difficult group which was viewed as the “group of death” due to the presence of three former winners (holding seven World Cups between them). However, an early elimination with just one point and two goals… Continue reading Where England Went Wrong…

World Cup Preview: Group H

At last! We are now only mere hours away from the first kick of Brazil 2014, and to complete your preview of the tournament while you anxiously wait for Brazil vs. Croatia, footyblog brings you our Group H preview, featuring Algeria, Belgium, Russia, and South Korea. Group Overview Group H provides an interesting mix of teams… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group H

World Cup Preview: Group G

Our penultimate group preview here at footyblog takes us finally to the Group of Death, featuring 4 sides each very capable of advancing in the forms of Germany, Ghana, Portugal, and the United States. Group Overview Group G is considered the “Group of Death” of the 2014 World Cup, comprised of 4 sides who all… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group G

World Cup Preview: Group F

Only 1 MORE DAY football fans until the 2014 World Cup kicks off in Brazil, and in last day prep for the big tournament, footyblog presents you with our final 3 group previews, starting with Group F and Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, and Nigeria. Group Overview Group F features a medley of interesting stories coming together from… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group F

World Cup Preview: Group E

The countdown clock now reads only 2 days until Brazil 2014 gets underway, as we here at footyblog proceed to the second-half of our Group previews with Group E, a group consisting of Ecuador, France, Honduras, and Switzerland. Group Overview Group E looks to be the “Group of Redemption” for all 4 nations competing as none… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group E