World CupWorld Cup Favorites #25: Japan
Japan shocked the world by beating Germany and Spain in 2022. Can Kubo and Mitoma lead the Samurai Blue even further in 2026?
6 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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World CupWorld Cup Favorites #26: South Korea
Son Heung-min leads South Korea into what may be his final World Cup. Can the Red Devils channel the spirit of 2002 in North America?
5 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupWorld Cup Favorites #27: Ecuador
Ecuador brings Moisés Caicedo and wonderkid Kendry Páez to the 2026 World Cup. Can South America's youngest squad shock the world?
4 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupWorld Cup Favorites #28: Scotland
Scotland's Scott McTominay leads a disciplined squad into the 2026 World Cup. Can Steve Clarke's men finally escape the group stage?
3 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupWorld Cup Favorites #29: Wales
Post-Bale Wales enters the 2026 World Cup rebuild with Brennan Johnson leading a young squad. Can the Dragon breathe fire again?
2 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
World CupWorld Cup Favorites #30: Canada
Canada hosts the 2026 World Cup with Alphonso Davies leading the charge. Can the Maple Leafs shock the football world on home soil?
1 May 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #1: Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez bit 3 opponents, denied Ghana at the World Cup, and was banned for racism. The greatest villain in football history.
30 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #2: Suárez vs Maradona
Suárez bit 3 people and denied Ghana at the World Cup. Maradona cheated with the Hand of God. Who is the #1 football villain?
29 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #3: Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona's Hand of God, cocaine bans, and shooting at journalists. Football's most controversial genius is #3 on our list.
28 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #4: Roy Keane
Roy Keane deliberately injured Alf-Inge Haaland and bragged about it in his autobiography. 'I wanted to hurt him.' #4 villain.
27 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #5: Vinnie Jones
Vinnie Jones grabbed Gascoigne by the testicles in football's most iconic photo. The Crazy Gang's hardest man at #5.
26 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #6: Joey Barton
Joey Barton stubbed a cigarette in a teammate's eye, punched another unconscious, and went to prison for assault. #6 villain.
25 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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