World Cup Group Stage Round-up: The best rated eliminated XI
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, juin 29 2018 15:50
As sweet the taste of victory at the World Cup my be, there is a bitterness to being eliminated, particularly if a player or team has impressed, but ultimately been dumped out of the competition at the group stage, and Russia 2018 is no different.Here, using our unique rating system, we take a look ...
World Cup Power Rankings: Brazil pipped to top spot ahead of knockout phase
by Martin Laurence
at vendredi, juin 29 2018 15:01
There are only 16 teams left in the 2018 World Cup following the conclusion of the group stage. Analysing the performances in Russia so far this summer, here are the latest WhoScored power rankings for the remaining nations:16) Argentina - 6.63 ratingWith four points and a goal difference of -2, Ar...
World Cup Group Stage round-up: England duo feature in best rated XI
by Josh Wright
at vendredi, juin 29 2018 14:32
There are 16 teams left standing in the 2018 World Cup after the group stage was finalised on Thursday and they can now start to plot their route to next month's final. It has been a thrilling tournament beyond expectation, not least because host nation Russia are still in with a chance. They were e...
Group H round-up: Group topping Colombia dominate player rankings
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, juin 29 2018 12:00
It was a cruel twist of fate that denied Senegal a spot in the last-16 of the World Cup, with Japan progressing from Group G at their expense having received two fewer yellow cards. The Samurai Blue secured their spot in the second round along with Colombia, who topped the group following their 1-0 ...
Group G round-up: Premier League quintet make up top performers
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, juin 29 2018 10:00
The Best Bet: England to finish Group H top with win over Belgium
by Josh Wright
at jeudi, juin 28 2018 14:08
England and Belgium find themselves in a peculiar situation where finishing second in Group H will actually provide them with the best route to the final. Topping the ground would set up a potential quarter-final clash with Brazil, whereas claiming second would mean a run all the way to the last fou...
World Cup warm up: The permutations ahead of Group G’s conclusion on Thursday
by Josh Wright
at jeudi, juin 28 2018 13:29
Group F round-up: Sweden captain's heroics secures top spot in player rankings
by Ben McAleer
at jeudi, juin 28 2018 11:15
Group E round-up: Neymar gradually boiling to best to claim top spot in player rankings
by Josh Wright
at jeudi, juin 28 2018 10:23
Group D round-up: Messi heroics ensure top spot in player rankings
by Martin Laurence
at mercredi, juin 27 2018 15:26
After a disappointing fare in the early kick-off between France and Denmark, the climax in Group D certainly lived up to expectations.With all four sides able to progress heading into the final matches, it was Argentina that joined Croatia in the last 16, leaving Nigeria heartbroken but far from hum...