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Canada and Tunisia play to goalless draw in friendly as World Cup nears
Chris Heath · 2 months ago
Canada are now unbeaten in six matches (W2, D4) - albeit friendlies - after being held to a goalless draw by fellow 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) participants Tunisia.
Brazil score twice late on to see off Croatia in international friendly
Flashscore · 2 months ago
Brazil ended Croatia’s nine-game unbeaten run (W8, D1) with a late 3-1 win at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando in a friendly.
Argentina secure 5-0 defeat of Zambia at home in international friendly
Tamhas Woods · 2 months ago
Argentina have now won eight of their last 10 games against African opposition, following a 5-0 friendly success over Zambia in Buenos Aires that was nonetheless tinged with some sadness at the potential swansong of a world-class icon.
Portugal get the better of United States in friendly as World Cup nears
Sunil Midda · 2 months ago
The United States fell to a consecutive defeat ahead of the summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC) after succumbing to a strong Portugal side who ran out 2-0 winners at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years after edging Jamaica in extra time
Sunil Midda · 2 months ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in 52 years after beating Jamaica 1-0 AET in the play-offs in their first-ever H2H meeting.
Gennaro Gattuso apologises to Italy after missing out on third straight World Cup
Reuters · 2 months ago
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was emotional and apologetic after his side suffered a playoff penalty shootout loss in Bosnia on Tuesday, to miss out on their third successive World Cup, but he refused to talk about his future.
FIGC president asks Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon to stay in roles with national team
AFP · 2 months ago
Gennaro Gattuso has been asked to stay on as coach of the national team, Italy's football chief said moments after Tuesday's play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina which left the Azzurri out of a third straight World Cup.
Under-fire Danish coach Riemer says there are no excuses for missing out on World Cup
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says that Denmark only had themselves to blame after Riemer's outfit on Tuesday night lost the decisive qualifying playoff match against the Czech Republic in a shootout drama.
Italy miss out on third-straight World Cup as Bosnia seal qualification on penalties
Mark Strange · 2 months ago
Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in succession, after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina – who will participate in their first finals for 12 years after a penalty success over the four-time world champions at the Bilino Polje in Zenica.
Courageous Czech Republic turn shootout heroes to qualify for World Cup & break Denmark hearts
James Hilsum · 2 months ago
The Czech Republic will compete at a FIFA World Cup (WC) finals for the first time in 20 years after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over Denmark, whose attacking ineptitude was exposed in Prague.
Wasteful Spain held to goalless draw by 10-man Egypt in friendly clash
Max Davis · 2 months ago
Mostafa Shobeir staked his claim for Egypt’s number one shirt at the upcoming 2026 World Cup after making a string of vital saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, who relinquish their spot as the world’s top-ranked national side.
England fall to tepid defeat to Japan in final friendly before squad announcement
Flashscore UK St · 2 months ago
Kaoru Mitoma’s 23rd-minute goal condemned England to their first-ever defeat by an Asian country, as Japan stretched their winning run to five matches with a deserved 1-0 victory at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.
10-man Netherlands and Ecuador fight to draw, injury scare for goalkeeper Valle
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
The Netherlands and Ecuador fought out a 1-1 draw after Denzel Dumfries got a quick red card, while Ecuador were left with injury concerns after goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle was stretchered off with a knee injury.
Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo
Jon Radcliffe · 2 months ago
Turkey qualified for the FIFA World Cup (FWC) for the first time since 2002 courtesy of their narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina, their fourth victory in four meetings with the Balkan nation.
Gyokeres the hero as Sweden beat Poland in thriller to reach World Cup finals
Danny Lewis · 2 months ago
Viktor Gyokeres' late winner ensured Sweden will be the competing at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America, as Graham Potter's side beat Poland 3-2 at Strawberry Arena in Solna, getting revenge on the Orly for their qualification play-off defeat in 2022.
Why did Nestory Irankunda celebrate with a white glove against Curaçao?
Reuters · 2 months ago
Australia winger Nestory Irankunda stole the show with a dazzling double and a Michael Jackson-inspired celebration as the Socceroos warmed up for the World Cup with a 5–1 rout of tournament debutants Curacao on Tuesday.
Bafana Bafana lose to Panama in Cape Town for first home defeat under Hugo Broos
Nick Said · 2 months ago
It was an electric atmosphere in Cape Town, but not the result Bafana Bafana wanted as they head to the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Panama in their friendly in Cape Town.
Joachim Andersen back for Denmark in Prague: This is how Brian Riemer's men line up
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Fulhams central defender Joachim Andersen will boost the Danish lineup for the crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match against the Czech Republic in Prague but otherwise Brian Riemer has chosen the same players for the lineup who started in the 4-0 win against North Macedonia.
Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino back in action for Midtjylland after lengthy injury break
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
FC Midtjylland's Guinea-Bissau international striker, Franculino Dju, today returned to action for the first time since getting injured in a Danish Superliga-match against Viborg in December last year.
Tottenham confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi on five-year deal
AFP / Flashscore · 2 months ago
Tottenham have confirmed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's new manager amid their battle to avoid a shocking relegation from the Premier League.
