Asian Football

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

South Korea head to Russia with only one player widely known globally, Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur. Many will be…

7 years ago

Three Hopes, One Fear: South Korea at the 2018 World Cup

Appearing in their tenth World Cup finals, South Korea have a storied history in the tournament. Since their first finals…

7 years ago

Three Hopes, One Fear: Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup

Hope #1: That someone will underestimate them.  Here are the easy narratives when talking about Saudi Arabia. They are minnows.…

7 years ago

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

After surprising everyone by winning the European Championship in 2016, can Portugal repeat that success at the World Cup in…

7 years ago

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

Iran enters the 2018 World Cup as the top team from Asia, having qualified for consecutive World Cups for the…

7 years ago

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

Australia make their return to Russia at this year's 2018 World Cup. The Socceroos and their supporters will certainly have…

7 years ago

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

There was once a time when Japan qualifying for the World Cup wasn't exactly a given. Twenty years ago to…

7 years ago

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

The World Cup is around the corner and it is always interesting to see Brazil play, not only because of…

7 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…

7 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…

7 years ago