Dan Gaichas

Three Thoughts Plus One over Danish

1.  That was boring:  The first 0-0 draw in the World Cup and unfortunately, the Danes will be in for…

8 years ago

World Cup 2018: Germany-Sweden preview

Germany has gotten out of the group stage in every World Cup they have participated in since 1938 (They were…

8 years ago

Three observations on Denmark’s 1-1 draw with Australia

1.  Eriksen delivered in just one moment—and then was invisible:  It was a bit of reverse from the game against…

8 years ago

Mexico stun World Champions Germany in opener

Mexico upset Germany in the opening game

8 years ago

Three thoughts plus one over Danish

Dan Gaichas looks back on Denmark's 1-0 win over Peru

8 years ago

World Cup Preview: Germany versus Mexico

  Germany versus Mexico  The title defense starts in earnest for Germany as they take on Mexico at the Luzhniki…

8 years ago

Denmark: Three players to keep an eye on at the 2018 World Cup

Denmark has announced its 23-man roster for the 2018 World Cup and Nicklas Bendtner is not on it. Danish coach…

8 years ago

Germany: Three players to keep an eye on at the 2018 World Cup

Germany recently announced its 23-man roster for the 2018 World Cup and the surprise is that Leroy Sane is not…

8 years ago

Three Hopes, One Fear: Sweden at the 2018 World Cup

They stunned Italy to get here, but the goalscorer that made the difference (Jakob Johansson) will not be in the…

8 years ago

Three hopes, One Fear: Denmark at the 2018 World Cup

Denmark is in its fifth World Cup overall. They have reached the knockout stages in three of the previous four…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Uruguay

Population:  3.4 million Capital:  Montevideo Team Colors:  Blue and Black How Qualified:  2nd in CONMEBOL Qualifying Nickname:  La Celeste 13th World Cup Head…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Tunisia

Population:  11.3 million Capital:  Tunis Team Colors:  White and Red How Qualified:  Won CAF Final Round Group A Nickname:  The Carthage Eagles 5th…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Switzerland

Population:  8.4 million Capital:  Bern Team Colors:  Red and White How Qualified:  Won Playoff vs. Northern Ireland Nickname:  The Nati 10th World Cup…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Sweden

Population:  10.1 million Capital:  Stockholm Team Colors:  Yellow and Blue How Qualified:  Won Playoff vs. Italy Nickname:  Blågult (The Blue-Yellow) 12th World Cup…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: South Korea

Population:  51.4 million Capital:  Seoul Team Colors:  Red and Blue How Qualified:  AFC Third Round Group B Runners-Up Nickname:  Taegeuk Warriors 10th World…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Senegal

Population:  15.4 million Capital:  Dakar Team Colors:  Green and White How Qualified:  Won CAF Third Round Group D Nickname:  Lions of Teranga 2nd…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Saudi Arabia

Population:  33.0 million Capital:  Riyadh Team Colors:  White and Green How Qualified:  2nd in AFC Third Round Group B Nickname:  Green Falcons 4th…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Russia

Population:  144.5 million Capital:  Moscow Team Colors:  Red, White, and Blue How Qualified:  Host Country Nickname:  Sbornaya (The National Team) 11th World Cup…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Portugal

Population:  10.4 million Capital:  Lisbon Team Colors:  Red and Green How Qualified:  Won UEFA Group B Nickname:  A Seleção das Quinas 7th World…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Poland

Population:  38.4 million Capital:  Warsaw Team Colors:  White and Red How Qualified:  Won UEFA Group E Nickname:  The Eagles 8th World Cup Head…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Peru

Population:  32.2 million Capital:  Lima Team Colors:  White and Red How Qualified:  Won playoff vs. New Zealand Nickname:  La Blanquirroja (The White and…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Panama

Population:  4.0 million Capital:  Panama City Team Colors:  Red and White How Qualified:  3rd in CONCACAF Hexagonal Nickname:  Los Canaleros 1st World Cup…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Nigeria

Population:  186.0 million Capital:  Abuja Team Colors:  Green and White How Qualified:  Won CAF Third Round Group B Nickname:  Super Eagles 6th World…

8 years ago

World Cup Class of 2018: Morocco

Population:  33.8 million Capital:  Rabat Team Colors:  Red and Green How Qualified:  Won CAF Third Round Group C Nickname:  Atlas Lions 5th World…

8 years ago