
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

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

World Cup manager sacked after disastrous defeat in opening game: report
By Jakob Barnes, Matthew Ketchell Last updated
We are just five days into the 2026 World Cup, but there's already been a managerial casualty

South Korea squad World Cup 2026: Taeguk Warriors' 26-man squad take on Czechia in tournament opener
By John Duerden, Mark White, Matthew Ketchell, Ewan Gennery Last updated
The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

FREE Printable World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Kit: Download PDF Template, Teams & Rules
By Matthew Ketchell Last updated
SWEEPSTAKES Here's a World Cup 2026 sweepstakes kit for your mates, your office or your family to draw teams from

Carlo Ancelotti is the best manager at the 2026 World Cup. Here's why he could be the Don of New Jersey come July
By Matthew Ketchell Published
OPINION Is Carlo Ancelotti's appointment a World Cup-winning masterstroke by the Selecao? They're due one...

FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures & complete schedule
By Chris Nee, Steven Chicken, Matthew Holt, Mark White, Joe Donnohue, Matthew Ketchell Last updated
Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

Fear and Loathing in Vancouver: Are the Whitecaps moving to Las Vegas?
By Matthew Ketchell Published
LONG READ Vancouver Whitecaps has a winning team with over 50 years of history, Thomas Müller is their star, and they play in an incredible city hosting seven World Cup matches this summer. So why could they be relocated to Las Vegas?

Vancouver: everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026 host city
By Matthew Ketchell Published
Canada is co-hosting the tournament for the first time this summer, with their national team playing two of their three group games in Vancouver, and potentially even a last 32 knockout game if things go well…

“Watching football has taken on a whole new level of emotion for me, Jarrod Bowen needs to get on that plane to the World Cup – I tell you” Actor Danny Dyer makes impassioned plea for son-in-law to make Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad
By Matthew Ketchell Published
EXCLUSIVE The prominent actor and presenter didn't hold back when speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo
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