He won’t demand as much attention as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but this is also likely to be Thomas Muller’s final World Cup for Germany. Ex-head coach Joachim Low vanquished the 33-year-old from the international scene in March 2019, but his reappearance over two…
The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the pitch. Below, we look back on Day 2 of the tournament. Bellingham announces World…
Martin Braithwaite viewed life differently from that moment. When Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch, he was one of the first players to call for medics and then helped form a circle around the motionless midfielder with his teammates. At that point, the team doctor…
Alexis Mac Allister is familiar with the script. We all are. “We’ve got the best player in the world; that’s the only advantage we’ve got,” the Argentina midfielder joked to theScore. Naturally, Lionel Messi will dominate the Albiceleste’s journey through the World Cup. That’s how…
The World Cup is finally here – but not without its share of controversy and backlash. Here, theScore looks at the people who, for better or worse, will have the greatest impact on the tournament in Qatar. Gianni Infantino As human rights organizations called on…
Before the boom, the long stretch of dusty coastline north of Doha – a straight, 235-mile shot west across the water from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – was a place where people could escape the crowds, strolling with their dogs or simply absorbing…
With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar opening Sunday, a collection of theScore’s footy editors are breaking out the crystal balls and offering up some predictions for the tournament. Most excited about … DeFodi Images / DeFodi Images / Getty Michael J. Chandler: Playing in…
At every major tournament, numerous youngsters and underappreciated stars boost their reputation and value with standout performances. Here, theScore selects a potential breakout player for each national team at the 2022 World Cup. Group A Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo BSR Agency / Getty Images Sport /…
We’ve ranked all the teams; now it’s time for the players to take center stage. As we close in on the opening kickoff at the World Cup, here are the 20 brightest stars who’ll be on display in Qatar over the next month. 20. Cristiano…
With the World Cup kicking off later this week, we’re sizing up the field. Taking squad lists, player fitness, and other intangibles into the equation, here’s how we think all 32 teams stack up heading into the competition. 1. Brazil ?? The most balanced team…
When The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal reported a particularly negative story about Qatar – one of many in the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup, which begins Sunday against the backdrop of allegations of corruption and reports of widespread human rights abuses…
The squads are locked in. The deadline for managers to finalize their World Cup rosters has come and gone. Keeping track of all 32 teams – with all the injuries, surprising snubs, and late changes – can be tough, so we’ve compiled every squad in…
