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Short essays and commentary with a clear point of view on the game and its surroundings.

Jul 12, 2026

Only Four Remain: Who Was the Best Player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals delivered decisive performances from Ousmane Dembélé, Thibaut Courtois, Jude Bellingham and Julián Álvarez. The Offside breaks down the standout displays and opens the vote to crown the best player of the round.

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Jul 8, 2026

The Knockout Stage Delivers: Who Was the Best Player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 delivered match-winning performances from Azzedine Ounahi, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Charles De Ketelaere and Lionel Messi. The Offside breaks down the standout displays and opens the vote for the best player of the round.

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Jul 4, 2026

The Knockout Stage Begins: Who Was the Best Player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 delivered match-winning performances from Youri Tielemans, Harry Kane, Julián Quiñones, Orlando Gil and Kylian Mbappé. The Offside breaks down the standout performers from the opening knockout round and invites readers to cast their vote.

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Jun 28, 2026

Best Player of Matchday 3 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: standout performances before the knockout stage.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is over, and Matchday 3 delivered standout performances from Vinícius Júnior, Ousmane Dembélé, Jean Paul van Hecke and Pape Gueye. The Offside breaks down the leading contenders for Player of the Matchday and invites readers to cast their vote.

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Jun 24, 2026

Messi, Cristiano, Vinícius and unlikely heroes: who was the best player of World Cup Matchday Two?

The second round of the 2026 World Cup delivered historic performances, record-breaking moments, emphatic victories and standout individual displays. From established superstars to rising talents and goalkeepers who defied the odds, The Offside breaks down the leading contenders for Player of the Round and opens the vote to readers.

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Jun 19, 2026

Best Player of the 2026 World Cup Opening Round: veterans, stars and a new global sensation

The opening round of the 2026 World Cup has already delivered memorable performances. From emerging talents and legendary veterans to established superstars, The Offside breaks down the leading contenders for Player of the Round and invites readers to cast their vote.

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Jun 12, 2026

Between favorites, champions and underdogs: what to expect from the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin. In this special feature, The Offside analyzes some of the national teams arriving at the tournament with the highest expectations, greatest pressure and strongest potential to shape the competition, including title contenders, defending champions and possible surprise packages.

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Jun 10, 2026

Premier League Awards 2025/26: The characters who defined the season’s story.

The 2025/26 Premier League season has come to an end, leaving behind unforgettable characters, storylines, and campaigns that shaped English football. In this special editorial, The Offside revisits the league’s defining figures through our Premier League Awards: Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, Surprise Team, Best Signing, Biggest Disappointment, Match of the Season, and the Most Underrated Player of the Year.

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