UEFA Nations League: Breaking Down the Newest International Tournament

When UEFA, European football’s governing body, announced on Thursday the unanimous approval for the creation of a new major international tournament starting in 2018, the few details provided gave plenty of reasons to be skeptical. For example, the bulk of the tournament seemed to be dispersed through the busy European club schedule, calling into question the practicality of even more... 

Power Ranking Every National Team in World Football After World Cup Qualifiers

For the past week, international football has taken center stage with tons of World Cup qualifiers bringing every nation closer to realizing their places in Brazil. While club football is retaking its place at the front of every supporter’s mind this weekend, the performances of many teams have caught the attention of many fans and inspired them to dream of the possibilities in Brazil. With so... 

2014 World Cup: Tunisia Given New Life After Cape Verde Sanctioned in Qualifiers

In yet another scandal that has rocked Africa’s World Cup qualifying proceedings, Tunisia has been given new life after the Cape Verde Islands were sanctioned by FIFA on Thursday, via FIFA.com. The news comes less than a week after the shocking conclusion to Africa’s Group B, which saw Cape Verde upset Tunisia 2-0 in Rades to vault past them and win the group. Because of the result, Tunisia... 

World Cup 2014: 5 New Nations to Watch For in Brazil

With consecutive World Cups separated by four years, every edition of the world’s most popular tournament sees a plethora of new players. The approaching 2014 World Cup in Brazil is no exception, as many of the world’s most talented stars are young enough to be preparing for their first run at the most prized trophy in football. However, next summer’s tournament has taken this youth... 

Power Ranking Every World Football National Team

With the commencement of August, world football’s offseason is coming to a close, shifting the focus from international competitions to the clubs. It has been a busy summer for many of the world’s most prestigious national teams. Brazil’s triumph over Spain in the Confederations Cup final made one wonder if there could be a shift in power come next year’s World Cup. The USA’s... 

2014 World Cup: 6 Teams USA Hopes to Avoid in Group Play in the World Cup

With the Gold Cup trophy hanging on the mantelpiece, the United States national team can now look ahead to next summer’s World Cup in Brazil. While the Americans have not yet qualified for the world’s biggest tournament, they have established a two-point lead at the top of the CONCACAF hexagonal, a six-team group from which three teams automatically qualify. As a result of the six-point... 

2014 World Cup: 3 More Nations Secure World Cup Qualification Through Asia

The qualifying groups for the 2014 World Cup came to a conclusion Tuesday, booking places in next summer’s tournament for three more nations. In Group B, Australia’s 1-0 victory over Iraq clinched a place in the top two for the Socceroos, winning them automatic qualification. The Australians can thank Joshua Kennedy, as the 30-year-old striker netted the winner in the 83rd minute just a... 

5 Bold Predictions for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

With the 2014 World Cup less than a year away, this month’s Confederations Cup will serve as an appetizer for the world’s grandest competition. The Confederations Cup, which begins Saturday, takes place in Brazil, also the host of next summer’s World Cup. The tournament pits the 2010 World Cup champion (Spain), the host (Brazil) and the six winners of their respective continental... 

Denmark’s World Cup Hopes on Life Support after 4-0 Loss to Armenia

Denmark’s pursuit of qualifying for a second consecutive World Cup suffered a major setback Tuesday after a shocking 4-0 defeat at home to Armenia. The Danes now sit in fifth place in Europe’s Group B, ahead of only last-placed Malta with four matches remaining. The match got off to the absolute worst start for Denmark, as Armenia’s Yura Movsisyan wasted no time in giving the... 

FIFA Rankings Produce More Head-Scratching Results in Latest Release

In the latest world rankings released by football’s world governing body, FIFA, the positioning of many of the best national teams is quite befuddling. Unfortunately, that’s not quite a surprise given the source. While the idea of a world ranking system is quite interesting given the sporadic nature of the international football format, these FIFA rankings have consistently produced some,... 

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