Football & Travel for the big tournaments including World Cup, European Championships, J-League, K-League, A-League, Premiership.noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:49:53 +0100Blogger http://www.blogger.com3347125https://www.soccerallover.com/en-usnoAll Rights Reserved - Soccerphilesoccer,football,world,cup,euro,cupSoccer sounds and interviewsSoccer sounds and interviewsnoreply@blogger.comhttps://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/arno-franz-sportplatz-werderhavel.htmlStadium Guidenoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:49:32 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8161178838471743257Arno-Franz-Sportplatz - Werder/Havel Match actionGoal! Tor! The Arno-Franz-Sportplatz lies on the historic island of Werder near the Havel river west of both Potsdam and Berlin. The ground has a capacity of 2,000 standing and is the home ground of Werderaner FC Viktoria 1920. Founded in 1920, as their name suggests, the club plays in the Brandenburgliga. The league is the highest tier for 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/fifa-world-rankings-july-2026.htmlEngland FIFA RankingFIFA RankingsFifa World RankingsWales Fifa rankingnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:48:39 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1118691435187209025Fifa World Rankings July 2026 June 2026 Fifa World Rankings Fifa's World Rankings for July 2026 were released in real time from FIFA HQ in Zurich in Switzerland on the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. Spain, the new World Champions, top the list followed by 2022 World Cup winners Argentina who Spain defeated 1-0 in a fractious final in New York/New Jersey. France are third. England are 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/world-cup-justice.htmlFIFA World Cup 2026Lamine YamalLionel Messipossession footballRodriSean O'ConorSpainWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:31:38 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-399516358306252261SPAIN WERE WORTHY WINNERS IN 2026 The right team won. And by team I mean a unified, telepathic ensemble. Spain reminded us that the collective is greater than any individual. Having Lionel Messi, possibly the GOAT on your side, was not enough for Argentina. If the little magician has played his last game for Argentina, his performance was largely peripheral and uneventful, despite a final 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/superbowl-style-half-time-show-set-for.htmlWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1430467232397558616Superbowl Half Time Show As the largest sporting event in history reaches its conclusion, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony, which will take place ahead of the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July, will celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey across the three host countries and 16 Host Cities throughout the tournament. This star-studded show will 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/world-cup-2026-final-four-and-closing.html2038 World CupFIFA World Cup 2026Gianni InfantinoSean O'ConorStadiaUSAWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:37 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-5913798911700139954AS THE WORLD CUP ENTERS THE HOME STRAIGHT, HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? We are down to the last four teams in the 2026 World Cup and the end of the 104-match marathon is in sight. By the semi-final stage the magic has usually dissipated as most teams have been knocked out, the magical minnows (Cape Verde this time) have finally been found out and the wonderful fan groups (Scotland, Brazil, Norway and 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/la-galaxy-v-club-america-friendly.htmlLA Galaxynoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:51:27 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8534580938229129793LA Galaxy v Club America LA Galaxy of the MLS beat Club America of Mexico 1-0 in a friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park in California. Play was delayed as the Argentina v Switzerland World Cup 2026 quarter final went to extra time. The LA Galaxy return to MLS regular-season action on Friday, July 17, when they host local rivals LAFC again at Dignity Health Sports Park. Ghanaian forward Joseph 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/spain-v-belgium-world-cup-2026.htmlmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:27:04 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-7512507578371887648Spain v Belgium, World Cup 2026 Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in their Quarter Final match at Sofi Stadium in LA in a tense game. Substitute Mikel Merino scored another late winner following his decisive goal in the Round of 32 match versus Portugal following a mistake by Manchester United's young keeper Senne Lammens. Lammens was deputising for Thibaut Courtois who went off injured and in tears in the0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/just-love-it-while-it-lasts.htmlCape Verdecristiano ronaldoFIFA World Cup 2026Sean O'ConorWinning and LosingWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:26:40 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4516389743959552154THERE IS SO MUCH TO ENJOY ABOUT THE WORLD CUP, I DON'T WANT IT TO END Now we are moving into the quarter-finals, I have started to muse ruefully about the end of the big carnival, the drabness of the summer without football, the lesser challenge of the next domestic season. The club game, great as it is, cannot hold a candle to the four-yearly global big top that is the World Cup. Football does 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/switzerland-v-algeria.htmlmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Sun, 5 Jul 2026 06:25:38 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8450093633460523960Algeria v Algeria, World Cup 2026 Captains Granit Xhaka (right) and Riyad Mahrez (left) exchange pennants Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 32 game at Vancouver Stadium in Canada. The Swiss scored in each half to record their first knockout win since 1938. Despite Algeria controlling the majority of possession (55%), Murat Yakin's side remained more efficient with their possession.0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/brazil-v-japan-world-cup-2026.htmlmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:01:04 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1545618598738709798Japan v Sweden, World Cup 2026 Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in their Round of 32 game at Houston Stadium. The Blue Samurai were the better side in the first half but Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti changed tactics and personnel at the break going much more aerial and direct. Kaishu Sano stole a misplaced pass in midfield and fired home to give Japan the lead. Casemiro equalized with a 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/japan-v-sweden-world-cup-2026.htmlmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:24:06 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1090611616768500140Japan v Sweden, World Cup 2026 Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in their Group E game at Dallas Stadium, a result which means both teams will progress to the knockout stages. The Blue Samurai were second in the group behind The Netherlands and will face Brazil in Houston whereas Graham Potter's Sweden were one of the best third-place teams and will meet one of France, Norway, Germany or 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/scotland-v-brazil-world-cup-2026.htmlmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:43 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-7445198525861758182Scotland v Brazil, World Cup 2026 Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in their Group C game at Miami Stadium to leave their progression to the Round of 32 in serious doubt. Defensive errors cost the Scots dear with Brazil taking the lead in the 7th minute when Scott McKenna's misplaced backpass was intercepted by Rayan, allowing Vinícius Júnior to round goalkeeper Angus Gunn and slot into an empty net.0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/last-howl-for-white-wolves.htmlCentral AsiaFIFA World Cup 2026Sean O'ConorUzbekistanWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:48:10 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-823305145650484076FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: PORTUGAL V UZBEKISTAN WILL DEBUTANT UZBEKS MAKE THEIR LAST STAND IN TEXAS? On Tuesday Portugal take on Uzbekistan in Houston. For Cristiano Ronaldo and pals it is a chance to grab their first three points of the World Cup. For the Uzbeks, a second defeat could well mean the end of their magical dream. Uzbekistan are at their first World Cup Finals Cape Verde, who have drawn 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/belgium-v-iran-world-cup-2026-los.htmlBelgiumIranmatch reportWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:03:50 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8428018302558847430Iran v Belgium, World Cup 2026 Belgium and Iran played out a 0-0 draw in their Group G game at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. A red card for defender Nathan Ngoy in the second half stymied The Red Devils' hopes of a win in LA, despite still having 23 shots during the game. Both Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, teammates at Napoli in Serie A, had off days, particularly the latter, while Iran 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/scotland-v-morocco-world-cup-2026.htmlmatch reportMoroccoscotlandWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:29:57 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-930347116229876489Scotland v Morocco, World Cup 2026 Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in their Group C game at Boston Stadium. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco in the second minute - the earliest goal of the tournament so far until beaten by Paraguay's winner against Turkey from Matias Galarza after just 64 seconds. The North Africans capitalised on one of their few clear chances to secure all three 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/24-matches-down.htmlFIFA World Cup 2026first roundSean O'ConorUSAWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:50:34 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-3248997682761443467EVERY FINALIST HAS PLAYED NOW, SO HOW IS THE WORLD CUP? So, with the 2026 World Cup's first round of games over, what have we learnt? Not a lot to be honest, as the opening salvos are never coups de grace. Lose the first match and you can still make it to the knockout stages. For that reason there seemed to be some teams taking their foot off the pedal and settle for a point. Nine of the 24 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/world-cup-2026-big-kick-off.htmlby Sean O'ConorFIFA World Cup 2026USAWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:38:40 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-6682276287280540272World Cup 2026 - The Big Kick Off What to say about the opening weekend of the greatest show on Earth? The first thing that has struck is inflation - the supersized World Cup with its extra volume. Even the most die-hard football fans will surely have trouble keeping up with four games a day for a month. USA '94 had 24 teams in it let us not forget, half of what it is at USA 2026. And some at 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/sebastian-deisler-of-bayern-munich.htmlBayern MuchenBayern MunichBundesligaGermanySebastian Deislernoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-262706849986412941The German Wonder-Kid Who Flew Too Close to the Sun Sebastian Deisler's Bayern Munich years (2002-2007) are widely viewed as one of the most haunting "what could have been" stories in German football. Arriving with enormous promise and genuine expectation - he was even nicknamed "Basti Fantasti" - Deisler seemed destined to become the creative heartbeat of both club and country. For a short 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/argentina-still-clinging-onto-world.htmlArgentinaFIFA RankingsWorld Cup 2026noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1873735310560828974Argentina reclaim top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking Argentina (1st, up 2), the reigning world champions, will begin their title defence as the world's top-ranked team, with the June FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking published just hours before the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™ gets under way. Following a series of pre-FIFA World Cup™ friendlies that marked the second period in 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/fifa-world-rankings-june-2026.htmlEngland FIFA RankingFIFA Rankingsworld rankingsnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:29:19 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-7992445879910902556Fifa World Rankings June 2026 June 2026 Fifa World Rankings Fifa's World Rankings for June 2026 were released in real time from FIFA HQ in Zurich in Switzerland on the eve of the 2026 World Cup. 2022 World Cup winners Argentina are top after overtaking France and Euro 2024 winners Spain. England are unchanged in fourth. Next comes Portugal, Brazil, Morocco, The Netherlands, 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/alanis-morissette-set-to-rock-at-one-of.htmlAlanis Morissette，TorontoVancouverWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:09:28 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8450267721266867928Alanis Morissette To Perform in Canada As the United States takes the field for its opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Dan + Shay and Purahei Soul will mark the occasion with performances of the competing nations' national anthems at Los Angeles Stadium during the pre-match ceremony. Joining the celebration as a FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador, Jason Sudeikis will welcome fans to Los 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/new-york-cosmos-v-hartford-athletic.htmlNew YorkNew York Cosmosnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:50:27 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-5140245682315318316New York Cosmos v Hartford Athletic The New York Cosmos were on the receiving end of a 4-1 defeat by Hartford Athletic in the USL Cup at Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey. Play was halted on 15 minutes due to lightning with NY Cosmos a man and a goal down. Play was halted for 1 hour and 45 minutes in all. NEW YORK COSMOS (4-2-3-1): Chan; Materazzi, Noecker, Morabito, Galazzini; Puentes, Sidoel; 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/final-squad-lists-for-fifa-world-cup.htmlWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:11:36 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-67417262596626109Final Squad Lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026 The final squad lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ have been published by FIFA, representing one of the tournament's most exciting milestones with just days to go until kick-off. With 48 teams and 1,248 players made available to take to the pitch across 104 matches in Canada, Mexico and the United States, this edition represents a watershed moment 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/football-fever-comes-to-to-dorsett-kai.htmlHong KongHotelsWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 6 Jun 2026 13:40:29 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-2106565315776647411Dorsett Kai Tak Brings Football Fever to Hong Kong with Keyman Ma Residency, Football Staycation Package and Final Game Watch Bash As football fever sweeps Hong Kong ahead of the world's biggest sporting tournament, Dorsett Kai Tak is inviting fans to experience a series of immersive football-themed experiences. From a dedicated staycation package and daily expert commentary from renowned sports0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/06/mexico-ready-for-2026-world-cup-party.htmlAlejandro FernándezBelindaDanny OceanJ BalvinLila DownsLos Ángeles AzulesManáMexicomexico 86TylaWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4513907514179460626FIFA World Cup 2026™ opening ceremony set to deliver star-powered celebration in Mexico City On Thursday, 11 June, the world will turn its eyes to Mexico as it opens the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a celebration full of sound, color, and meaning. It is the first note in a tournament that will echo across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, united by a shared passion for the game that connects 0