World Cup 2026: Five strikers looking to lead the line for their country
In the build-up to the 2026 World Cup hosted across North America, nations are assessing their options as to who will lead the front line for their country, some for the first time.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stan Cheeseman identifies five players striving to highlight themselves as the starting man for the duration of their country’s tenure in the competition, commencing 11th June 2026.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.