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Balogun equalises as US held 1-1 by Ecuador
AFP · 8 months ago
Folarin Balogun scored a second-half equaliser as the United States came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in a friendly international on Friday.

Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly
AFP · 8 months ago
Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday.

Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France in World Cup qualifying
AFP · 8 months ago
Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

Kimmich doubles up as Germany cruise past Luxembourg
AFP · 8 months ago
Joshua Kimmich scored twice as Germany won 4-0 against a 10-man Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier in Sinsheim on Friday.

Mbappe on target as France see off Azerbaijan
AFP · 8 months ago
France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday.

Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card, Benin snatch key win
AFP · 8 months ago
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while minnows Benin built a two-point lead in the 'group of death'.

Gabon's Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win
AFP · 8 months ago
Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals and was sent off in African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Senegal and Ivory Coast both moved closer to fourth appearances at the global showpiece.

Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea
AFP · 8 months ago
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.

Spain's Olmo out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers with injury
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain forward Dani Olmo has been ruled out of the European champions' upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Friday.

Japan grab last-gasp friendly draw with Paraguay
AFP · 8 months ago
Japan scored an injury-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 friendly home draw with Paraguay on Friday as both World Cup-bound teams stepped up their preparations for next year's tournament.

Premier League ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse
AFP · 8 months ago
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.

Haiti beat Nicaragua in World Cup qualifier to go top of group
AFP · 8 months ago
Haiti swept past hosts Nicaragua 3-0 on Thursday to move to the top of Group C in the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying for North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF).

Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas
AFP · 8 months ago
Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in Australia's squad to take on Wales and England.

Scotland sink Greece to boost bid to reach World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Scotland stepped up their bid to qualify for the World Cup as Lewis Ferguson's first international goal paved the way for a vital 3-1 win against Greece in Glasgow on Thursday.

Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans
AFP · 8 months ago
Thomas Tuchel blasted England's "silent" fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley on Thursday.

Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win
AFP · 8 months ago
Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta.

Saka gem headlines England's confident friendly win over Wales
AFP · 8 months ago
Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a comprehensive 3-0 win over out-classed Wales in Thursday's friendly.

Argentina gives Boca Juniors manager Russo emotional stadium send-off
AFP · 8 months ago
Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats, Boca Juniors deceased manager Miguel Angel Russo, at an emotional stadium send-off in Buenos Aires.

Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

Rabiot backed by French players' union in row over Serie A match abroad
AFP · 8 months ago
The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.





















