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Rafael Jodar and Joao Fonseca, both 19, are storming Roland-Garros: Jodar was outside top 900 a year ago, Fonseca beat Djokovic. Could they collide in semis?
Saud Abdulhamid, loaned to Lens from Roma, is the sole exception in Saudi Arabia's otherwise all-domestic 26-man World Cup squad, highlighting a homegrown core.
Strasbourg's Julio Enciso earns Paraguay call-up for 2026 World Cup after 1 goal, 4 assists in final 3 Ligue 1 games, joining Almiron and Sanabria in squad.
Julián Álvarez negotiated a contract improvement with Atlético Madrid while wanting to join Barcelona, Marca reports. The revelation fuels transfer speculation.
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.
PSG's second consecutive Champions League win under Luis Enrique suggests a dynasty, while Spain's World Cup hopes are dampened by injuries to key players.
Brazil's 1970 World Cup victory stemmed from a chaotic buildup: a communist coach, a rift with Pelé, and a tactical overhaul by Mário Zagallo, coupled with
Randal Kolo Muani pushes for Juventus reunion, with squad and Spalletti backing a €30m PSG transfer, after two missed windows and normalized club ties.
Javier Pastore names Argentina 2026 World Cup favorite, warns France, Spain, Portugal will challenge. The ex-PSG star backs Messi to lead but sees tough tests
USA plays Paraguay in opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium as World Cup schedule drops. England v Croatia, Brazil v Morocco also set. Full dates and venues here.
Tony Popovic's three-man defense and young stars Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Touré fuel Australia's bid for first knockout win in Group B.
Arsenal and PSG target Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Real Madrid circle Declan Rice, and Alisson eyes Juventus amid Monday's gossip.
Exeter Chiefs stunned Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Welford Road, ending their unbeaten home run and forcing a final-round decider vs Saracens for last play-off
Europa League MVP Emi Buendía attended Cala Pozuelo's 2-1 win over Robledo to clinch Tercera RFEF promotion, supporting his friends on the team.
Hernán Crespo eyes European coaching job: 5 clubs ask, including Rayo Vallecano. Parma, Lazio have other favorites. Crespo's wait continues.
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.
Algeria's World Cup squad: Luca Zidane included despite jaw fracture; Ilan Kebbal left out. Group J: Argentina, Austria, Jordan. Squad to be cut to 26.
After 16 years, Paraguay are back at World Cup under Alfaro's defensive revival. Wins over Brazil and Argentina, and Enciso's flair, make them a dark horse.
Carvajal, Richarlison, and Fullkrug are among high-profile World Cup 2026 absentees left out by coaching decisions, not injuries, for top contenders.
Mauricio Pochettino admits no USMNT players rank among world's top 100, as co-hosts face tactical flux and fan pressure before 2026 World Cup.