France boss Didier Deschamps has doubled down on his decision to allow Kylian Mbappe to leave the squad early, saying there was no need to take any “risks” with the forward’s fitness after he fired his country to the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid star pulled out of his side’s final World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Sunday after sustaining an ankle injury in Thu...Full Story »

Top bosses of the Portuguese football federation have reportedly begun assembling an urgent appeal to FIFA in an attempt to cut down Cristiano Ronaldo’s three-match suspension, a punishment that currently threatens to rule the 40-year-old out of the opening fixtures of what would be his sixth World Cup next summer. He was dismissed during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ire...Full Story »

Arsenal have suffered another injury blow in the Premier League title race after Italy confirmed Riccardo Calafiori has withdrawn from international duty due to injury. Azzurri head coach Gennaro Gattuso has announced the defender will miss Sunday’s World Cup qualifier with Norway, on the same day centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes limped out of Brazil’s friendly with Senegal...Full Story »

Manager Thomas Tuchel brings an “aura” which can give England a major advantage in their quest to win the World Cup next summer, according to Harry Kane. The Three Lions captain has opened up about what it is like to play under the German head coach, whom he previously worked with during their period together at Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich...Full Story »

England boss Thomas Tuchel has offered his clearest indication yet of the midfield pairing he favours for next year's World Cup...Full Story »

European champions Spain have all-but qualified for next summer's World Cup after crushing Georgia 4-0 on Saturday evening. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and strikes from Martin Zubimendi and Ferran Torres saw Luis de la Fuente's side maintain their 100 per cent record in Group E, on an evening when second-placed Turkey also defeated Bulgaria 2-0...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner delivered a surprisingly defiant assessment after his side suffered a heavy derby defeat at the Etihad. He insisted that Manchester City were “not that far ahead” despite a humbling 3-0 scoreline that leaves United’s title hopes hanging by a thread. United were outplayed from the first whistle to the last as they registered zero shots on ...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic hailed Mauricio Pochettino’s effort to instill a more combative, unity-focused identity in the U.S. Men’s National Team, saying that emphasis on fighting for one another is already showing in camp. The AC Milan forward added that the 2026 World Cup continues to fuel both his personal ambitions and the team’s desire to inspire the next generation of American p...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino took a gamble on Reyna, and the midfielder delivered a Man of the Match performance as the USMNT opened November camp with a win...Full Story »

Aston Villa have stepped up efforts to strengthen their attack by targeting Gonzalo Garcia. Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that Madrid have already received a proposal from Villa worth around €20 million. The bid places the Midlands side among the frontrunners, though they aren’t alone in the chase. Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers have both made enquiries, signalling a compe...Full Story »

🔊 Who will make it to the playoffs? We're in for one of the most thrilling matches of the final round of European World Cup qualifiers. In Warsaw, at the "Marshal Józef Piłsudski Polish Army Stadium," Ukraine will face off against Iceland. Both teams have 7 points, but Iceland are ahead on goal difference, meaning a draw might be enough for the visitors. Let's not forget their high-scorin...Full Story »

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Hungary and Ireland in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the legendary Puskás Arena? This is one of the most decisive matches of the entire qualification campaign, with everything on the line for both the hosts and the visitors. Hungary simply need to avoid defeat to secure a spot in the playoffs, while Ireland must win to keep...Full Story »