Casemiro: Brazil 'Not Among Favorites' for 2026 World Cup
Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
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Casemiro downplays Brazil's status, insisting Seleção are not top favorites as they arrive in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup but vow to fight for victory.
On August 3, 2005, Zinédine Zidane reversed his international retirement, calling the decision 'mystical' and sparking a path to the 2006 World Cup final.
Justin Devenny, after a trophy hat-trick with Crystal Palace, chose Northern Ireland duty over a beach break, with friendlies vs Guinea and France.
French football governance reform bill, passed by Senate, still unscheduled. Proposed shift of €12M yearly betting revenue from LFP to FFF worries clubs.
OM's Semsar-de Boisséson enters LFP board Wednesday, opposing Vincent Labrune's leadership. Her election could reshape governance after Longoria's exit.
USMNT roster reveal underscores muted World Cup 2026 buzz as McKennie, Adams feel tournament hasn't sunk in yet. NBA finals dominate US sports landscape.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak backs Tonda Eckert after spy scandal expulsion, targeting Premier League return next season as FA investigation continues.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak backs head coach Tonda Eckert despite the club being kicked out of the Championship playoff final for the Spygate spying scandal.
Dante takes charge of Bayern Munich's U23 side after an unusual end to his playing days. The former defender returns to develop the club's young players.
Borussia Mönchengladbach eyes Darmstadt 98 striker Lidberg to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season. The 2. Liga goal scorer is a key target.
Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany rely on a Bayern core and face talent gaps, with captain Kimmich at right-back and criticism from Hoeness ahead of World Cup 2026.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak will not sack Tonda Eckert over Spygate, citing second chance, despite play-off expulsion and points deduction.
Southampton owner Dragán Solak backs Tonda Eckert despite spying expulsion and points deduction, saying the manager 'deserves a second chance'.
Isak Lidberg to Gladbach rumors intensify as TSG Hoffenheim prepare to activate Patrick Wimmer's release clause. Both Bundesliga moves could be imminent.
Dragan Solak, Southampton owner, refuses to sack Tonda Eckert after club's play-off expulsion for spying, deeming punishment severe and giving a second chance.
Ecuador conceded only five goals in 18 qualifiers, finishing second. Caicedo demands more as they face Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, and Curaçao in Group E.
Ricardo Pepi used the pain of his 2022 World Cup snub to fuel development, earning a spot on the USMNT's 2026 roster. His story reveals growth from rejection.
Smallest World Cup nation Curaçao (pop. 156K) debuts with oldest coach (Advocaat, 78) vs Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast after unbeaten qualifying.
Kicker compiles the first Bundesliga goals of Germany's World Cup squad, led by Florian Wirtz's strike past Manuel Neuer, while Lennart Karl's debut is
Spain, Euro 2024 champion, starts its 2026 World Cup campaign vs Cape Verde (June 15), then Saudi Arabia (June 21), and Uruguay (June 27) in Group H.