Host nation Japan rates the Boomers as one of the “world’s best” teams, but they’re preparing to withstand a “punch” in the face as they look to cause one of the biggest boilovers in FIBA basketball history. Pressure on the Boomers to beat Japan on Tuesday night has ramped up,Continue Reading
The Matildas have been struck by a second World Cup blow with star forward Mary Fowler ruled out of Thursday’s game against Nigeria with concussion. On Wednesday, the Matildas revealed Fowler and defender Aivi Luik would be unavailable for the team’s second group stage game after they both sustained mildContinue Reading
A World Cup TV commentator was sacked during the half time break of Canada’s final group game against Morocco. The African nation stunned the world to qualify as the top team in Group F — knocking out European powerhouse Belgium in the process. Their 2-1 win over Canada on FridayContinue Reading
The “Golden Generation” is over. Belgium, the world’s second-ranked side, has become the highest-profile nation eliminated in the group stage after being held to a 0-0 draw by Croatia on Friday morning. And boy did they waste some chances. Belgium’s bad luck was Morocco’s fortune as the African nation toppedContinue Reading
The final group stage game action continues with the Socceroos holding destiny in their own hands. France have locked up a spot in the knockout stages atop Group D, while Tunisia remain a mathematical chance of moving on. But all eyes Down Under will be laser focused on the SocceroosContinue Reading
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand has revealed what he thinks of the Socceroos ahead of their do-or-die World Cup match on Thursday morning. Denmark came to Qatar with high hopes, but is on just one point going into the final group game after an opening draw against Tunisia and a lossContinue Reading