Tag: unsung hero
Paraguay’s Unsung Hero Sits on the Bench With Manager Gustavo Alfaro
We’re switching things up in our feature on potential World Cup unsung heroes, focusing on Paraguay by spotlighting the manager, Gustavo Alfaro.
When the United...
Neil El Aynaoui: Morocco’s Unsung Hero
Morocco is looking to prove that their fourth-place finish in 2022 was no one-hit wonder. The current African champions are going through a golden...
Gonçalo Ramos: Portugal’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Portugal heads into the World Cup with one of the most talented squads in the world. And while many will focus on the will-he-won't-he-play...
Scott McTominay: Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Scotland returns to football’s biggest stage for the first time since France ’98, and Steve Clarke will be relying on Scott McTominay to give...
Michael Olise: France’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
We continue our series on potential unsung heroes for the 2026 World Cup by focusing on two-time world champions and one of the early...
Bukayo Saka: England’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
If football is to come home this summer, the answer might lie in Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.
It's been nearly six decades since England last...
Florian Wirtz: Germany’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Drawn into an accessible group for the 2026 World Cup, Germany is chasing a historic fifth title. And while there is a load of...
Giorgian de Arrascaeta: Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Our series on potential unsung heroes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, and a player whose moment has always...
Ismaël Koné: Canada’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Our Unsung Hero series moves towards Canada, an overlooked host nation that has a high octane midfielder up its sleeve: Ismaël Koné
Canada is the...
Alexis Mac Allister: Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
As we continue our series on potential unsung heroes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we turn our attention to the reigning world champions...
Why Antonee Robinson Could Be the USMNT’s Unsung Hero at the...
He might not be the flashiest name on the roster, but Antonee Robinson's mix of presence, experience, and quality has him poised to be...
Why César Montes Could Be Mexico’s Unsung Hero at the 2026...
Mexico’s defensive anchor has quietly become one of the most important figures in a rebuilding national team. As El Tri prepares for the 2026...
