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Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico says back-to-back World Cup titles would be a 'dream'
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 years would be a "dream" for the three-time world champions.

Argentina striker Joaquin Panichelli suffers serious knee injury ahead of World Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentina striker Joaquin Panichelli suffered a knee injury in training on Thursday, the national team said, with media reports suggesting he has torn his ACL less than three months before the World Cup.

Lacklustre Australia edge to late win over Cameroon in FIFA Series
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the World Cup.

Former England manager Roy Hodgson joins Bristol City as interim coach until season's end
Reuters · 2 months ago
Former Liverpool and England manager Roy Hodgson on Friday joined Bristol City as their interim coach after the Championship side sacked Gerhard Struber amid a six-match winless run in all competitions.

Finland make strong start to New Zealand series with victory over the hosts
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
Finland are off to a winning start in 2026 and justified the long trip to New Zealand, winning 2-0 against their hosts in their opening match of the FIFA Series in Auckland.

Potter hails 'world class' Gyokeres as Sweden keep World Cup dreams alive
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
It was easy to expect great things of Viktor Gyokeres coming into Sweden's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Likewise, it is easy to brush it off as inevitable when the high-profile centre-forward was the difference-maker in the match.

Alarm bells starting to ring for high-flying Norway before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
After their superb qualifying campaign for the World Cup, the players within the Norwegian squad are generally going through their worst spell since last summer, with injuries to key players, poor performances, and a lack of playing time. Consequently, coach Stale Solbakken will be looking for significant answers to his questions when Norway face the Netherlands and Switzerland in friendlies today and next Tuesday.

Will Hugo Broos make a U-turn on his decision to quit Bafana Bafana?
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has done a U-turn on talk over his future and hinted that he may stay on with the national team after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney
AFP · 2 months ago
A physical China beat World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the Caribbean island nation's first match under new Dutch coach Fred Rutten after the abrupt departure of veteran Dick Advocaat.

Benni McCarthy explains importance of FIFA Series as Kenya face Estonia
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has discussed the importance of the FIFA Series as Harambee Stars prepare to face Estonia at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: Kouassi hails Korea and Scotland tests as ideal World Cup build-up for Ivory Coast
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Former Ivory Coast star Cedric Kouassi has described the upcoming international friendlies against South Korea and Scotland as perfect preparation for the Elephants ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil suffer defeat to France
Reuters · 2 months ago
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti played down fans' chants for Neymar, who was not selected for the squad, after their 2‑1 defeat to France in a warm‑up game in Boston on Thursday, saying the focus should remain on the players involved.

Jordan dreaming of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut approaches
Reuters · 2 months ago
Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.

Manchester City face Rodri uncertainty but Elliot Anderson move gathers pace
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Manchester City have a fresh headache over Rodri’s future - but their hopes of signing Elliot Anderson continue to grow.

'We wore them down", says happy Riemer after Denmark's demolition of North Macedonia
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says that "we wore them down" after Denmark yesterday moved one step closer to qualifying for a third successive FIFA World Cup finals after recording their 17th win in 21 games on home soil demolishing North Macedonia 4-0 at the Parken Stadium.

Ronwen Williams on Bafana’s reset, Panama test and competition for places
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana had a disappointing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but just months out from the 2026 World Cup, have a chance to ’reset’ when they host Panama in back-to-back home friendly matches in Durban on Friday and Cape Town on Tuesday.

Jamaica hold on for nervy win over New Caledonia in inter-confederation playoff
Chris Heath · 2 months ago
Jamaica will face DR Congo to determine who will take their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) after a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in their inter-confederation playoff match at Estadio Akron.

Croatia get the better of Colombia in friendly to make it nine without defeat
Mark Strange · 2 months ago
In the first ever meeting between the two nations, Croatia extended their unbeaten run to nine games whilst simultaneously ending Colombia’s own run without defeat at the same amount with a 2-1 win in Orlando, Florida.

Bolivia pull off comeback against Suriname to meet Iraq for spot in World Cup
Chris Heath · 2 months ago
Bolivia will face Iraq on Tuesday to decide who will participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff encounter in Guadalupe, Mexico.

Thomas Tuchel admits decison to leave out Trent Alexander-Arnold is 'unfair'
AFP · 2 months ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has been "a degree unfair" on Trent Alexander-Arnold after excluding the Real Madrid right-back despite naming a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.























