{"id":10,"date":"2017-11-29T15:23:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T05:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nedsau.wpengine.com\/blog\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T23:00:09","slug":"soccer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer News, Tips &amp; Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-entain-hero-news\">\n<section class=\"entain-block news-block hero-news-block \">\n    <div class=\"hero-articles-grid\"><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-0\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-88322 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer tag-soccer-tips tag-world-cup tag-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-final-tips-predictions-spain-vs-argentina-best-bets\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: World Cup Final Tips &#038; Predictions - Spain vs Argentina Best Bets\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Final Tips &#038; Predictions - Spain vs Argentina Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Final Tips &#038; Predictions - Spain vs Argentina Best Bets\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Soccer<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">World Cup Final Tips &#038; Predictions &#8211; Spain vs Argentina Best Bets<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-1\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-88320 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer tag-soccer-tips tag-world-cup tag-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-tips-predictions-france-vs-england-best-bets\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: World Cup Tips &#038; 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Predictions - France vs Spain Best Bets\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - France vs Spain Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - France vs Spain Best Bets\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; France vs Spain Best Bets<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-12T22:17:26+00:00\">13 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily World Cup tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening Group Stage clashes to the drama of the Knockout Rounds and all the way to the Final World Cup showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. World Cup Semi-Finals&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88159 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-tips-predictions-argentina-vs-switzerland-best-bets\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Argentina vs Switzerland Best Bets\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Argentina vs Switzerland Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Argentina vs Switzerland Best Bets\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Argentina vs Switzerland Best Bets<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-10T05:03:26+00:00\">10 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily World Cup tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening Group Stage clashes to the drama of the Knockout Rounds and all the way to the Final World Cup showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Argentina vs Switzerland&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88157 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-tips-predictions-norway-vs-england-best-bets\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Norway vs England Best Bets\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Norway vs England Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Norway vs England Best Bets\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Norway vs England Best Bets<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-10T04:53:20+00:00\">10 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily World Cup tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening Group Stage clashes to the drama of the Knockout Rounds and all the way to the Final World Cup showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. England vs Norway&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87998 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-tips-predictions-spain-vs-belgium-best-bets\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Spain vs Belgium Best Bets\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Spain vs Belgium Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Spain vs Belgium Best Bets\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Spain vs Belgium Best Bets<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-08T05:41:44+00:00\">8 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily World Cup tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening Group Stage clashes to the drama of the Knockout Rounds and all the way to the World Cup Final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Spain vs Belgium&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-4\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87972 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/world-cup-tips-predictions-france-morocco-best-bets\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - France vs Morocco Best Bets\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - France vs Morocco Best Bets\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - France vs Morocco Best Bets\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; France vs Morocco Best Bets<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-07T22:34:49+00:00\">8 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily World Cup tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening Group Stage clashes to the drama of the Knockout Rounds and all the way to the Final World Cup showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. France vs Morocco&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-5\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87958 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/switzerland-vs-colombia-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction &amp; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction &#038; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction &amp; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction &amp; Tips &#8211; Round of 16, 2026 World Cup<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-07T06:18:03+00:00\">7 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Switzerland take on Colombia in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Wednesday 8th July at 6:00 AM AEST. Here&#8217;s our prediction for the game, plus the bets we like and the best odds markets at Neds. Colombia vs Switzerland Wednesday 8th July 2026 6:00 AM Switzerland\u00a0find\u00a0themselves at a familiar hurdle, having bowed out in the Round of 16 at each of the last three World Cups.\u00a0 As always, the Swiss will be tough to break down. Expect them to lean on their\u00a0organisation, discipline, and midfield control as they look to slow Colombia\u2019s attacking rhythm.\u00a0 Granit&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-6\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87953 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-tips-head-to-head category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-world-cup-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/argentina-vs-egypt-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Argentina vs Egypt Prediction &amp; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Argentina vs Egypt Prediction &#038; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Argentina vs Egypt Prediction &amp; Tips - Round of 16, 2026 World Cup\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Argentina vs Egypt Prediction &amp; Tips &#8211; Round of 16, 2026 World Cup<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-07T06:13:13+00:00\">7 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Argentina take on Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Wednesday 8th July at 2:00 AM AEST. Here&#8217;s our prediction for the game, plus the bets we like and the best odds markets at Neds. Argentina vs Egypt Wednesday 8th July 2026 2:00 AM Argentina are short in the market to book their place in the semis, but they were made to earn it last week after surviving a 3-2 extra-time scare against Cabo Verde.\u00a0 Egypt also had to do it the hard way, edging Australia on penalties in a thriller to set up&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-7\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-87923 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-soccer-world-cup-tips tag-soccer-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/daily-world-cup-tips-predictions-wednesday-8th-july\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Wednesday, 8th July\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Daily World Cup Tips &#038; Predictions - Wednesday, 8th July\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Preview_1460x1275-5-876x765.png\" alt=\"Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions - Wednesday, 8th July\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Daily World Cup Tips &amp; Predictions &#8211; Wednesday, 8th July<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-07T03:28:53+00:00\">7 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The World Cup is finally here, and the neds blog is your ultimate destination for daily tips on all the biggest matches. From the opening group stage clashes to the drama of the knockout rounds and all the way to the final showdown, we\u2019ve got you covered every step of the way. Expect expert insight, informed predictions, and a few bold calls along the journey. Be sure to check in each day to see who our football expert is tipping to come out on top and stay one step ahead throughout the tournament. Round Of 16 Argentina vs Egypt Predictions&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-block scrollable-block\" data-section-heading=\"Videos\">\n    <div class=\"entain-section-heading scrollable-block-header\">\n            <h2>Videos<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"scroll-btns-wrapper\"> \n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"scroll-btn left\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img' aria-label=\"Previous\"  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='10' height='10'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#arrow-left'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Scroll left<\/span><\/button>\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"scroll-btn right\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img' aria-label=\"Next\"  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='10' height='10'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#arrow-right'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Scroll right<\/span><\/button>\n      <\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"scroll-container\">\n      <div class=\"videos-slide scrollable\" data-slide=\"0\">\n                \n<article class=\"video-card hoverable scroll-item post-87185 video type-video status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-special-interest video_cat-soccer video_cat-special-interest\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/video\/neds-fc-world-cup-challenge\/\" \n    arial-label=\"Read article: neds FC: World Cup Challenge\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"video card\" data-tr-label=\"neds FC: World Cup Challenge\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__video\"> \n          \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/neds-_-World-Cup-Challenge_1200x675-1-657x370.jpg\" alt=\"neds FC: World Cup Challenge\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <div class=\"video-details\">\n      <div class='video-title'>neds FC: World Cup Challenge<\/div>  \n      <div class=\"video-duration\">\n        <svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='14' height='14'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#video-play'><\/use>\n      <\/svg>        <div class=\"timecode\">4min video<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n<\/article>\n        \n<article class=\"video-card hoverable scroll-item post-86819 video type-video status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer category-special-interest video_cat-soccer video_cat-special-interest\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/video\/neds-fc-mitch-austin-signs\/\" \n    arial-label=\"Read article: Neds FC: Mitch Austin Signs\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"video card\" data-tr-label=\"Neds FC: Mitch Austin Signs\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__video\"> \n          \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/neds-_-Mitch-Austin-Signs_1200x675-1-657x370.jpg\" alt=\"Neds FC: Mitch Austin Signs\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <div class=\"video-details\">\n      <div class='video-title'>Neds FC: Mitch Austin Signs<\/div>  \n      <div class=\"video-duration\">\n        <svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='14' height='14'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#video-play'><\/use>\n      <\/svg>        <div class=\"timecode\">43sec video<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n<\/article>\n        \n<article class=\"video-card hoverable scroll-item post-65565 video type-video status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-soccer video_cat-soccer\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/video\/form-hub-2024-euros-knockouts\/\" \n    arial-label=\"Read article: Form Hub - 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Euros 2024\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"video card\" data-tr-label=\"Form Hub - Euros 2024\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__video\"> \n          \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Form_Hub_06_06_2024_1x1_Football_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Form Hub - Euros 2024\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <div class=\"video-details\">\n      <div class='video-title'>Form Hub &#8211; Euros 2024<\/div>  \n      <div class=\"video-duration\">\n        <svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='14' height='14'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260707b#video-play'><\/use>\n      <\/svg>        <div class=\"timecode\">4min video<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n<\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<p>Soccer isn\u2019t commonly referred to as The World Game for no reason; it has been played in all corners of the globe for centuries and has rightfully earned its position as the most popular sport in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly every country has a professional soccer league, but the highest quality of competition has generally been drawn towards leagues in Europe and South America. 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