Analysis

The World Cup's final group-stage day brought clarity, chaos and a few bruised reputations, as the round of 32 took...

The Hard Tackle discusses the three major talking points from Day 17 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which produced...

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw paired Cape Verde with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, the script appeared to...

The Hard Tackle discusses the three major talking points from Day 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which produced...

Chelsea’s failure to secure Champions League qualification has once again highlighted the gap between potential and output.

The Hard Tackle discusses the three major talking points from Day 15 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which produced...

The Hard Tackle discusses the three major talking points from Day 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which produced...

Manchester City need to rebuild their squad after an underwhelming campaign by their lofty standards.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo made their mark, as giants rose and stumbled at the World Cup, where...

The Hard Tackle discusses the three major talking points from Day 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which packed...