
Matthew Ketchell
A former goalkeeper, Ketch joined FourFourTwo as Deputy Editor in 2022 having worked across ChronicleLive, LeedsLive, Hull Daily Mail, YorkshireLive, Teesside Gazette and the Huddersfield Examiner as a Northern Football Editor. Prior to that he was the Senior Writer at BBC Match of the Day magazine. He has interviewed the likes of Harry Kane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gareth Southgate and attended two World Cup finals and two Champions League finals. He has been a Newcastle United season ticket holder since 2000 and has a deep knowledge on the history and culture of football shirts.
Latest articles by Matthew Ketchell

England's potential route to the World Cup final 2026: The Three Lions' potential path and fixtures
By Mark White last updated
England have four points from two games: so who do they face in the next round if they get there?

FIFA World Cup 2026 Results So Far: Latest Scores & Today's Fixtures
By Kedar Bayley, Chris Nee, Steven Chicken last updated
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself on this World Cup stage with two goals for Portugal, while England were frustrated by Ghana and Croatia beat Panama.

England vs Ghana team news: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full
By Mark White, Ed McCambridge, Matthew Ketchell, Steven Chicken, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad play their second game knowing a win sends them through to the knockout stages

All-time World Cup top scorers
By Sean Cole last updated
TOP SCORERS EVER Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina

France squad World Cup 2026: Didier Deschamps' team for Iraq match
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

FIFA tried to introduce four quarters in football 32 years ago but were BLOCKED
By Matthew Ketchell published
Hydration breaks have gone down badly at the 2026 World Cup, but splitting matches into four has been in the works for longer than you might think

Ranked! The 100 best football players of all time
By Mark White last updated
RANKED! The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

World Cup 2026 power rankings: Are Lionel Messi and Argentina still the team to beat?
By Chris Nee last updated
World Cup 2026 is just 12 months away - so what kind of shape are each of the leading contenders in?

England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch
By Joe Mewis, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Thomas Tuchel aims to lead England to glory for the first time in 60 years

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

Canada vs Qatar Team News: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full
By Matthew Walthert, Kedar Bayley, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David measure up to almost any duo in world football, but there is a talent disparity beyond that...

Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 squad: the dangerous, resilient underdogs capable of making noise in this tournament.
By Michael Yokhin, Mark White, Joe Donnohue, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Few expected Bosnia to qualify, but the team was full of courage. Don’t underestimate them

Switzerland squad World Cup 2026 as Murat Yakin's team face Bosnia Herzegovina
By Ewan Gennery, Matthew Walthert, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Switzerland are looking to avenge a disappointing opening game, knowing a win in Game 2 will guarantee progress to the knockout rounds

Czechia squad World Cup 2026: Miroslav Koubek's 26-man selection to face South Africa after opening-day defeat
By Michael Yokhin, Mark White, Chris Nee, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Czechia lost the lead against South Korea and need a win in Atlanta

Croatia vs England Team News: Predicted XI & Squad for Tonight
By Mark White, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell, Aleksandar Holiga last updated
The Croatia World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of Luka Modric's last dance

Which players are out of World Cup 2026?
By Chris Nee last updated
48 teams are competing at World Cup 2026 but these players all suffered injuries at the worst possible time

Senegal World Cup 2026 squad: Pape Thiaw's side to take on France
By Maher Mezahi, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell last updated
The Senegal World Cup 2026 squad is here, as the Lions of Teranga head into this competition as dark horses

Lionel Messi's final World Cup squad: Every player selected for Argentina's 2026 title defence
By Martin Mazur, Steven Chicken, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Lionel Messi will play in his final FIFA World Cup this summer - here are the teammates hoping to win back-to-back titles

Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's 26-man selection ahead of group stage test against Norway
By Michael Yokhin, Chris Nee, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Iraq named their World Cup 2026 squad after beating Bolivia for a place at the finals

Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo
By Chris Flanagan published
First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain down, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await
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