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Articles by Fadi Maayah
Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history‑making World Cup win against Egypt Original
History is possibly only 90 minutes away for the Socceroos as they gear up to face Egypt on Saturday morning (Australian time) in Dallas. The Socceroos have only made it to a knockout game at a World Cup twice but lost both times. The Round of 32 clash will be only the third time these two teams have met in senior men’s competition: Egypt beat Australia 3-0 in 2010, and in 1987 the Socceroos beat Egypt in a penalty shoot-out at the President’s Cup in South Korea after a 0-0 stalemate.
Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history-making World Cup win against Egypt
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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A: Contrasting styles and tactical identity
By : Dr Fadi Maayah Curtin University Australia Jordan Daily - When the whistle blows for Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will mark more than the start of the group stage. It will bring together four distinct football identities shaped by culture, history and tactical philosophy. Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and the Czech Republic arrive from different continents, each carrying its own narrative and ambitions.
The World Cup selection dilemma: Why big names miss out in modern football
By: Dr Fadi Maayah Curtin University, Australia Jordan Daily - Few things ignite football debate like a World Cup squad announcement. The moment a coach trims the list and leaves out big names, the conversation explodes—fans react, analysts argue, and social media becomes a battleground of opinion. But this is football. It always has been. Selection controversy is not a problem; it is part of the sport’s heartbeat.
Jamal Sellami: The Moroccan mastermind building Jordan’s football future
By: Dr. Fadi Maayah Curtin University, Australia Jordan Daily - Jamal Sellami’s arrival in Jordan has become one of the most transformative moments in the nation’s sporting history. What began as a routine coaching appointment has evolved into a complete cultural and structural rebuild of Jordanian football. Under Sellami, the Nashama have reached the FIFA Arab Cup final in Qatar and qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in the nation’s history.
Goooooooal! New research on the best way to score at the Women's World Cup
Sport science can offer some valuable insights to the teams contesting the 2019 Women’s World Cup currently underway in France. Our new analysis of every goal scored at the last Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015 revealed the most effective way for teams to put one in the back of the net – and it’s all about turnovers, quick movement, and transitions. Our study found that the middle third of the pitch is the most effective area for gaining possession and creating goalscoring opportunities.
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