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.
2025 Women’s Euro: Switzerland’s fairy-tale run continues with last-gasp equaliser
Switzerland are into the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time in their history - and they left it late to get there.
Hosting this year’s Euros, the pressure was always going to be immense, but few expected the drama that unfolded in Geneva.
Podcast news: BBC’s John Murray - ‘All we want is a bog-standard England win’
BBC 5 Live commentator John Murray thinks England might sneak past Switzerland on penalties when the two teams meet in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday.
Euro 2024 news: Southgate considering a back three for England vs Switzerland clash
Gareth Southgate is reportedly considering switching to a back three for England’s quarter-final clash with Switzerland at Euro 2024. Sports News Blitz’s Johnny Jones selects the starting XI he thinks will take to the field…