Why Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria's World Cup squad matters
Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, joins Riyad Mahrez in Algeria's first World Cup squad since 2014, with Bentaleb recalled and Aouar, Gouiri back from injury.
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Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, joins Riyad Mahrez in Algeria's first World Cup squad since 2014, with Bentaleb recalled and Aouar, Gouiri back from injury.
Australia lost 1-0 to Mexico in their final World Cup tune-up, showing resilience but missing key chances as squad selection decisions intensify.
Germany hosts Finland in a Saturday friendly, aiming to rebound from back-to-back World Cup group exits and extend a 12-match unbeaten run against the Finns.
Canada's 26-man World Cup squad revealed: speed over fitness doubts. Davies out for opener; Marsch confident in deepest roster; home soil history at stake.
Ronaldo's red card vs Ireland commuted; Messi limps off with muscular overload. At 41 and 39, World Cup veterans pose as much risk as reward.
Benjamin Mendy now earns just €11,500/month at Pogon Szczecin after his €580k Man City salary, as injuries limit his game time in Poland's Ekstraklasa.
Alphonso Davies makes Canada's World Cup squad despite injury, as coach Marsch hails 'best ever' 26-man group. Opener vs Bosnia 12 June.
Freddie Ljungberg's 2016 critique of Bukayo Saka, with his father present, sparked a work ethic that turned him into an Arsenal and England star.
Pochettino expressed disappointment with Pulisic for missing the Gold Cup, explaining why the star was left out of friendlies against Switzerland and Turkey.
Cancelled friendlies, close qualification: Qatar's 2026 hopes rely on Lopetegui's 4-2-3-1 and Afif's form against Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia.
Switzerland eye historic run at 2026 World Cup, led by Xhaka and rising star Manzambi, with Okafor back from injury for group games vs Qatar, Bosnia, Canada.
Nathan Collins' early header earned Republic of Ireland a 1-0 friendly win over Qatar, with both sides down to 10 men after red cards for Moylan and Ali.
Qatar lost 1-0 to Ireland in a Dublin friendly, hurting World Cup 2026 prep. Next: US camp, El Salvador friendly, then face Switzerland on June 13.
Bosnia Herzegovina shocked Italy to qualify for World Cup 2026. Now with veteran Edin Dzeko and young stars, they face Canada, Switzerland and Qatar in Group B.
Arsenal claimed the 2025-26 title behind David Raya's Golden Glove. Liverpool broke records with £125m Isak, while Sunderland's Le Fée dazzled in Europe.
Jesse Marsch signs Canada extension until 2030; led team to fourth in Copa America and record FIFA rank 26. Roster reveal May 29 ahead of World Cup.
Canada captain Davies will miss World Cup opener vs Bosnia-Herzegovina with hamstring injury, expected to return later in group stage - coach Marsch.
Alphonso Davies has been called into Canada’s 32-man pre-World Cup camp in Charlotte despite a hamstring injury, with the final 26-man squad named Friday.
Quietly ruthless Régis Le Bris and a £155m rebuild propel Sunderland to seventh in the Premier League and a Europa League place, led by Enzo Le Fée.
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