
Ewan Gennery
Ewan is a freelance writer and social media manager who has worked for The Athletic, GOAL, 90min and OneFootball. From Gelsenkirchen to Riyadh, he has covered some of the biggest games in football in his three years in the industry.
Latest articles by Ewan Gennery

Football Quiz! Every team from every World Cup final – including women's
By Ewan Gennery Published
We've gone through the archives for you to test your World Cup ball knowledge

Football quiz! Can you name every World Cup quarter-finalist of the 21st Century?
By Ewan Gennery Published
We've gone through the archives for you to test your World Cup ball knowledge

Football Quiz! Can you name every player to have played in a World Cup final this century?
By Ewan Gennery Published
This one will really separate the casuals from the true ball knowers

Football quiz! Every player who scored 2+ goals at World Cup 2022
By Ewan Gennery Published
The 2022 World Cup saw the most goals ever, but how well do you remember the goalscorers?

How many times have England been in the World Cup semi-final?
By Ewan Gennery Published
England are going toe-to-toe with world champions Argentina, but how many times have they been in this position before?

How many finals have England been in?
By Ewan Gennery Published
England are taking on Argentina for a place in the World Cup final

How is the World Cup Golden Boot winner decided if two players score the same amount of goals?
By Ewan Gennery Published
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both on the same amount of goals heading into the final stages of the World Cup

Who will referee the World Cup final?
By Ewan Gennery Last updated
An important position at the World Cup final, but who will be officiating the biggest game in football

If England win the World Cup do we get a Bank Holiday?
By Ewan Gennery Last updated
The country is 180 minutes away from football immortality, and potentially an extra day off

When is the next England football match? Three Lions vs Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final promises to be a huge occasion
By Ewan Gennery Last updated
England take on old foe in the shape of Argentina in their fourth ever World Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi has never played against England, but what's his record like against English clubs, and who has he played in the current England squad?
By Ewan Gennery Published
Lionel Messi has an ominously great record against English teams in the Champions League

"I was looking out of my hotel room, seeing rockets fly past, the hotel would shake when they were getting blocked – that was scary, but it was fine other than that day" Michail Antonio on arriving to play in Qatar as Iranian missiles hit the state
By Ewan Gennery Published
The striker left West Ham after suffering a serious leg break in a car crash in December 2024

Manchester United close in on surprise deal to sign Youri Tielemans: report
By Ewan Gennery Published
Manchester United are looking to bolster their midfield with the signing of Youri Tielemans

Arsenal pushing to sign World Cup star Julian Alvarez: report
By Ewan Gennery Published
Premier League champions Arsenal are looking to reinforce their attack with Julian Alvarez

Semra Hunter: ten things you should know about ITV's American broadcaster
By Ewan Gennery Published
Semra Hunter has been central to ITV's coverage of the 2026 World Cup so far

The Most goals scored by a player at a single World Cup
By Ewan Gennery Published
We already have five players on four or more goals at the 2026 World Cup, but how many do they need to break the record?

Uruguay squad World Cup 2026: Marcelo Bielsa's names team for crunch World Cup group game against Spain
By Martin Mazur, Kedar Bayley, Ewan Gennery Last updated
Uruguay face a crunch match with Spain to try and book a place in the World Cup round of 32

Quickest World Cup hat-tricks of all-time
By Ewan Gennery Published
Where does Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick against Norway rank amongst the quickest in World Cup history

Why is Erling Haaland on the bench and not starting vs France tonight?
By Ewan Gennery Last updated
Erling Haaland is on the bench for Norway's top of the table clash against France

Ten things to know about Michael Oliver
By Ewan Gennery Published
English referee Michael Oliver took charge of France and Norway's high profile group stage clash at the 2026 World Cup

France squad World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps' goes full strength to face Norway in final group game
By James Eastham, Mark White, Ewan Gennery, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Matthew Ketchell Last updated
Les Bleus have an enviable pool of talent to select from and a squad of immense talent looks like they could go deep in the tournament

Norway World Cup 2026 squad: Erling Haaland rested as sweeping changes made for top of the group clash vs France
By Michael Yokhin, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Ewan Gennery, Mark White Last updated
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are set meet face to face in Group I decider, but Norway's talisman will start from the bench

Spain World Cup 2026 squad injury news, line-up and prediction as La Roja gear up to face Uruguay
By Andy Murray, Ewan Gennery, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Mark White, Matthew Ketchell, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee Last updated
Spain have a draw and a win from their first two matches in Group H and will take on Uruguay in the third

Brazil squad World Cup 2026: Carlo Ancelotti's 26 players as five-time winners prepare for the round of 32
By Marcus Alves Last updated
Brazil won their last two Group C matches to line up a round of 32 tie in Houston

Qatar vs Canada Team News: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full
By John Duerden, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell, Chris Nee Last updated
The Maroon entered their first match as heavy underdogs, spent the majority of the game weathering an absolute storm, but snatched a historic point in the end
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