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Argentina v France preview: Messi to finally realise World Cup dreams by breaking holders’ hearts

December 18, 2022

Reigning world champions France take on Copa America kings Argentina in a glittering final, an occasion between two confident sides which will prove to be a close run affair. [...]

World Cup semi-finals preview: analysis and predictions for Argentina v Croatia and France v Morocco

December 12, 2022

And then there were four… The Offside Rule Podcast co-founders Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are back with their thoughts on this week’s big showdowns and who [...]

England v France preview: Three Lions to reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over holders

December 10, 2022

England have proven themselves to be a threatening team over the duration of this tournament, but against Les Bleus they should expect their quarter-final to go the distance [...]

England v Senegal preview: Slick Three Lions to book their place in World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming resilient rivals

December 4, 2022

Focused England will get the job done against the Kings of Africa, but the pressure of knockout football presents a new challenge to overcome tonight, kick-off at 7pm, writes [...]

Wales v England preview: Kane to break home nations rivals’ hearts in tense World Cup decider

November 29, 2022

The Tottenham star will find his shooting boots in tonight’s Battle of the Brits, kick-off 7pm, putting the Three Lions through to the knockouts as Group B leaders — [...]

Spineless English and Welsh FAs could learn from Germany and Iran’s protests during World Cup

November 26, 2022

Other nations are standing up for what they believe in, despite what it will cost them, but England and Wales quickly reneged on their promise to send a powerful message of [...]

England v USA preview: experienced Three Lions to continue winning start against youthful American side

November 25, 2022

Southgate’s men will continue their strong start to the tournament, but a USA team with high-profile firepower will present a sterner challenge than their opener when the [...]

England v Iran preview: Southgate’s men to survive scare against underdogs in World Cup opener

November 21, 2022

The Three Lions will score early but can expect talisman Taremi to make life difficult for them in Qatar, kick-off 1pm, writes Um-E-Aymen Babar. England go into their World [...]

World Cup 2022 Groups E-H preview: analysis and predictions

November 18, 2022

The Offside Rule Podcast run the rule over the second half of the groups — plus founders Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are back with their tips for the top two teams to [...]

World Cup 2022 Groups A-D preview: analysis and predictions

November 17, 2022

Ahead of Qatar 2022 kicking off this weekend, The Offside Rule Podcast look at the first four groups — and bring you Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay’s tips for the top [...]