News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
It's hard to imagine a worse World Cup than Tunisia's 2026 campaign. After two matches, the Eagles of Carthage are already eliminated from contention for the knockout stages. They'…
Jun 24, 2026
The United States men's national team has achieved maximum points through its first two games in Group D. It has secured the top spot in the group and does not have to worry about…
Jun 21, 2026
After one round of group stage matches, it has become pretty clear. Expanding the men's FIFA World Cup to 48 teams was the right decision. Most fans expected it to be a disaster, g…
Jun 21, 2026
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are sharing a World Cup stage for the sixth time. Neither man planned on this. Both said, at various points over the last decade, that the tourna…
Jun 20, 2026
It is the biggest win in men's World Cup history for a CONCACAF side. Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 on Thursday. No men's CONCACAF team had ever scored more than five goals in a World…
Jun 20, 2026
That headline would have been unthinkable to write at any point over the past two decades. Cristiano Ronaldo has unquestionably elevated Portugal to one of soccer's giants. He has…
Jun 19, 2026
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