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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One generation, two titles: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to secure a second Champions League crown.

Crystal Palace beat Rayo in historic final to win first European trophy.

Arsenal close the season with victory over Palace and celebrate Premier League title ahead of Champions League final.

Tottenham survive relegation scare, beat Everton and avoid disaster on the final day.

Aston Villa dismantle Freiburg in Istanbul and return to the top of European football after 44 years.

Chelsea beat Tottenham in derby clash and turn the final day into a battle for Europe and survival drama.

Manchester City stumble against Bournemouth as Arsenal seal Premier League title after 22 years.

Arsenal struggle against Burnley, win 1–0 and move within touching distance of the Premier League title.

Aston Villa crush Liverpool, take top-four spot and pile pressure on the Reds.

Manchester City dominate Crystal Palace and pile title-race pressure on Arsenal.

Tottenham concede late draw against Leeds and remain under relegation pressure.

Arsenal survive late drama, beat West Ham and move within touching distance of the title.

City dominate Brentford, win at the Etihad and keep title race alive.

Liverpool and Chelsea draw at Anfield and miss crucial late-season opportunity.

PSG knock out Bayern in thrilling semi-final and return to Champions League final.

Arsenal beat Atlético, control the game and return to Champions League final after 20 years.

Everton turn it around, City strike late and draw reshapes title race.

Forest punish errors, beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and expose Blues’ struggles.

Tottenham take control early, beat Villa and move out of the relegation zone.

United build lead, withstand Liverpool comeback and decide classic in key moment.

Arsenal dominate Fulham, cruise to victory and pile pressure on City in title race.

Brentford capitalize on West Ham errors, win convincingly and leave Hammers in a difficult spot.

Atlético and Arsenal draw in a game of fine margins, leaving semi-final open.

PSG beat Bayern in a frenetic nine-goal thriller to take the edge.

From control to chaos: United beat Brentford in a two-act game.

Arsenal edge past Newcastle and pile pressure on City in title race.

Tottenham win, but relegation battle drama continues.

Chelsea sink deeper into crisis, lose 3–0 to Brighton and sack Rosenior.

City strike early, go top and condemn Burnley to relegation.

City take control of title race after beating Arsenal in decisive clash.

Manchester United win at Stamford Bridge and dent Chelsea’s Champions League hopes.

Tottenham let win slip in stoppage time and deepen crisis.

Arsenal hold off Sporting, draw at home and reach Champions League semi-finals.

Bayern win epic clash, knock out Real Madrid and advance in the Champions League.

Atlético survive the pressure, knock out Barcelona and advance “Simeone style”.

Liverpool fall at Anfield as PSG advance with authority in the Champions League.

Manchester United 1–2 Leeds: historic Old Trafford win closes Matchweek 32.

Chelsea 0–3 Manchester City: second-half dominance turns into statement win.

Sunderland 1–0 Tottenham: Spurs dragged into relegation zone after lifeless display.

Arsenal 1–2 Bournemouth: Away efficiency exposes Gunners’ limitations.

Atlético punish Barça under pressure; PSG dominate Liverpool but leave the tie open.

Bayern beat Real at the Bernabéu as Arsenal strike late to edge Sporting in the Champions League.

Barcelona beat Atlético late to extend La Liga lead.

FA Cup: City thrash Liverpool, Chelsea hit seven and Arsenal crash out.

Sweden Qualify for the World Cup; Italy Fall on Penalties in a Dramatic Night

Italy keep the dream alive; Brazil are still searching for answers.

Real Madrid 3–2 Atlético: Vinícius Jr brace decides thrilling Madrid derby.

Tottenham 0–3 Nottingham Forest: Forest dominate key clash and deepen Spurs’ relegation fears.