France have received a double boost ahead of their final World Cup warm-up fixture against Northern Ireland, with William Saliba's fitness clear and Ousmane Dembele set for a return. Manager Didier Deschamps has moved to calm fears over his star defender while confirming a tactical shift for his attacking line...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappé and Rayan Cherki are reported to be displeased with a decision made by the French Football Federation...Full Story »

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The 2026 World Cup has been plunged into fresh diplomatic controversy after it was revealed that Iran's national team will be forced to follow strict same-day entry and exit rules for their matches in the United States. Following a series of security claims and heightened geopolitical tensions, the squad has been told they can only step onto American soil on the actual days they are scheduled t...Full Story »

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Brazil's final World Cup preparations have been rocked by a significant injury scare involving Roma full-back Wesley. The defender was forced off early during the Selecao's 2-1 friendly victory over Egypt, leaving the pitch in visible distress as the tournament approaches. The situation has left manager Carlo Ancelotti concerned about Wesley's condition...Full Story »

Endrick shone brightly in Brazil's last friendly before the World Cup, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Egypt. The young striker took advantage of the euphoria to send a strong message to Carlo Ancelotti, reaffirming his commitment to the Brazilian National Team...Full Story »

Juventus are preparing for a major offensive in the transfer market as they look to completely overhaul their attacking options ahead of the new season. The Bianconeri are prioritising the arrival of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth before turning their full attention to Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani...Full Story »

Argentina eased to a 2-0 victory over Honduras on Saturday in a dominant World Cup warm-up match in College Station, Texas. Reigning champions Argentina controlled the game, with Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring in the 37th minute by converting a penalty after Cristopher Melendez fouled Nicolas Tagliafico. The Inter Milan forward turned provider in the 54th minute, delivering an intelligent...Full Story »

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The Argentine Football Association confirmed that defender Leonardo Balerdi will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup after sustaining a soleus muscle injury during preparations. The Olympique de Marseille center-back will be left out of the final squad, denying him the opportunity to compete in his first World Cup. Although not an undisputed starter under Lionel Scaloni, Balerdi had established hi...Full Story »

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Argentina has suffered a major setback just before the FIFA World Cup 2026 as center back Leonardo Balerdi has been officially ruled out of the tournament. The Argentine Football Association confirmed that the Olympique de Marseille defender sustained a muscle injury to the soleus in his right leg during their training camp in Texas. Having already dealt with muscular issues in previous weeks, ...Full Story »

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