
Steven Chicken
Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
Latest articles by Steven Chicken

What is the FIFA Team Conduct Score and how does it impact World Cup group stage?
By Steven Chicken published
The FIFA measure could end up being used to determine who makes it into the knockout phase

'Tartan Army should absolutely milk it' - Scotland told to celebrate all they like after first World Cup win in 36 years
By Steven Chicken published
Scotland eked out a narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti to go ahead of Brazil and Morocco at the top of Group C

'He doesn't care what the level is - he's what you want a Scotland player to be' - Youngster earns rave reviews after making mark on World Cup
By Steven Chicken published
Bournemouth winger Ben Gannon-Doak caught the eye in the first half of Scotland's World Cup clash with Haiti

Australia vs Turkiye prediction after United States set Group D standard
By Steven Chicken published
We could be in for an entertaining game in Vancouver as the Socceroos take on the Euro 2024 quarter-finalists

Turkiye World Cup 2026 squad: Vincenzo Montella's team for opening game against Australia
By Mark White last updated
The Turkiye World Cup 2026 squad are looking to make a splash after returning to the World Cup for the first time in over two decades

Who scored Scotland's last World Cup goal?
By Steven Chicken published
Scotland will be looking to end years of hurt in North America this summer

Ismael Saibari puts pressure on Bayern Munich to complete big-money transfer
By Steven Chicken published
Bayern Munich have been in talks with PSV over a move to bring the midfielder to the Bundesliga

Haiti vs Scotland prediction as Steve Clarke's side look to start World Cup with a win
By Steven Chicken published
The Scots are bidding to get out of the group stage of a major tournament for the first time in their history

Qatar vs Switzerland prediction, as Group B continues in California
By Steven Chicken published
Can Qatar win their first-ever World Cup point, or will the Swiss punish Julen Lopetegui's side?

United States vs Paraguay prediction as Mauricio Pochettino's side aim for winning start on home turf
By Steven Chicken published
Los Angeles is the stage for the third and final co-host to play their opening game of the World Cup

World Cup day one highlights - Five goals, three red cards, tears of joy and the dreaded long throw
By Steven Chicken published
Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs the Czech Republic offered plenty of big moments and talking points

Is Alphonso Davies injured? Injury latest on Canada star
By Steven Chicken published
The Bayern Munich star is the standout name among the Canada squad, but he faces a race to be fit to play a substantial part for his country

Xabi Alonso urged to sign big-money Liverpool flop who just needs 'confidence and belief'
By Steven Chicken published
What do Chelsea need to turn their fortunes around under Xabi Alonso? Another frustrating striker, of course

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction as co-hosts take centre stage on second day of World Cup
By Steven Chicken published
Canada will host their first ever men's World Cup game as they get Group B under way on Friday

BBC put wrong names on World Cup goalscorer graphics in embarrassing slip-up
By Steven Chicken published
BBC Sport's on-screen graphics for their highlights package left something to be desired

Who is the referee for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina?
By Steven Chicken published
Co-hosts Canada will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a group stage game against the UEFA play-off winners

Masses of empty seats at World Cup's second-smallest venue prompts further FIFA backlash
By Steven Chicken published
FIFA's ticket policy was questioned before the game and their critics look to have it spot on just one day into the tournament

Elliot Anderson transfer hopes dashed, as Manchester City prepared to walk away from deal: report
By Steven Chicken published
The Nottingham Forest and England midfielder has been the subject of a whopping bid from Manchester City

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

World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget
By Chris Nee, Steven Chicken last updated
World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points?

FIFA's widely-condemned World Cup 2026 water ban explained
By Steven Chicken published
The 2026 World Cup organisers have had a change of heart on bringing empty bottles into the hot, hot stadiums at this summer's tournament

When is the first World Cup 2026 game?
By Steven Chicken published
The biggest World Cup in history will soon be upon us - here's when you need to tune in to the opening game

World Cup 2026 fixtures in full: The complete schedule
By Steven Chicken last updated
The World Cup 2026 fixtures are set to take place across a month of football in North America
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