Roberto Casillas

Roberto Casillas

Joined: Sep 14, 2024

Roberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated FC freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. He is a die hard Cruz Azul and Chelsea fan.

Ander Barrenetxea (middle left) was crucial for Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey triumph.

Sahkira will be one of the headliners of the first ever World Cup final halftime show.

Guillermo Ochoa is an undisputed legend of Mexican soccer.

Adalberto Carrasquilla is the beating heart of Panama’s team.

A familiar face will lead the charge for Paraguay.

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La Albirroja make their ninth World Cup appearance overall, looking to make up for lost time.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is one of Haiti’s chief threats.

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The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

The 2026 World Cup will mark a “before” and “after” moment in Curaçao’s history.

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Curaçao is experiencing nothing short of a fairytale, one that reaches its climax with a maiden World Cup appearance this summer.

Moisés Caicedo will be a key focus for Ecuador.

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The future is bright for one of the most rapidly developing soccer countries in South America, but Ecuador is motivated to seize the moment and show the world the future is now.

Raúl Jiménez and Mexico are dreaming of a historic summer.

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Mexico is hoping for a fairytale home World Cup performance, but avoiding a second humiliating straight group exit is perhaps an even bigger priority.

Giovanni Reyna has undeniable quality Mauricio Pochettino could exploit.

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Reyna is hoping to feature in his second career World Cup.

Barcelona were flat at the Estadio de Mendizorroza.

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Recently crowned champions Barcelona dropped points in La Liga for the first time since February.

Cesc Fàbregas (left) and Xavi Hernández are now coveted managers.

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Could one of the best La Masia graduates of the 21st century one day become the leader on the Bernabéu touchline?

Erling Haaland won’t feature from the start against Crystal Palace.

Barcelona haven’t lost against Alavés in almost a decade.

Raphinha returned from injury in El Clásico.

Barcelona were an unstoppable force that steamrolled their way to the 2025–26 La Liga title.