Italy’s new head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, faces his second test as the Azzurri meet Israel in the World Cup qualifiers. With Croatia’s veteran Luka Modrić expected to start and Sweden weighing up their twin-strike option, Europe’s big names continue
Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix both scored twice as Portugal defeated Armenia 5–0 in their opening World Cup qualifier. Ronaldo’s first goal in the 21st minute carried special significance, as it honoured his late teammate Diogo Jota, who wore
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers have officially begun, with European powerhouses Spain, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands kicking off their campaigns. Spain aims to bounce back after their Nations League disappointment, Germany seeks to revive its past glory, while
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced the 23-man squad for the final two South American World Cup qualifiers. Neymar and Vinícius are absent due to injury and suspension, while Lucas Paquetá and Pedro return to strengthen the team.
FIFA has officially confirmed that the 2026 World Cup draw will take place on December 5 in Las Vegas, at the futuristic Sphere Arena. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams and incorporating AI-assisted groupings, the draw marks the
Australia have secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Oman’s dramatic injury-time penalty shattered Palestine’s dream of qualifying for the first time. As the AFC’s 18-team round concludes,
England suffered a shock 1-3 home defeat to Senegal in a friendly match, marking the first loss under head coach Thomas Tuchel and the first time in history the Three Lions have been beaten by an African side. Despite
The Netherlands produced a stunning 8-0 victory over Malta in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Memphis Depay scoring twice to equal the national all-time scoring record. Six different players found the net in a dominant display that showcased
Brazil officially sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 win over Paraguay, thanks to a decisive goal from Vinícius Júnior. The result not only secured Brazil’s 23rd consecutive qualification but also marked head coach
Croatia continued their dominant start in the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers with a resounding 5-1 victory over Czech Republic. Luka Modric led by example, scoring a penalty and providing an assist, as the “Vatreni” now sit just three
