How Haiti Overcame Adversity to Reach 2026 World Cup
Haiti return to the World Cup after 52 years, facing Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. Coach Migné builds a resilient side around key striker Nazon.
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Haiti return to the World Cup after 52 years, facing Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. Coach Migné builds a resilient side around key striker Nazon.
Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998 pits them against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. Veteran stars McTominay and Robertson key to group stage hopes.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez insists Cristiano Ronaldo, 45 in 2030, could play a seventh World Cup, declaring 'no one should doubt' the 226-cap legend.
Portugal's PSG trio of Vitinha, Neves and Mendes are revitalizing national team hopes, with their club chemistry sparking excitement for a post-Ronaldo era.
Brazil's Neymar diagnosed with grade 2 calf tear, out 2-3 weeks. Will miss friendlies; race to be fit for World Cup opener vs Morocco on June 13.
Neymar has 15 days to prove fitness from a grade 2 calf lesion for Brazil's World Cup opener vs Morocco, or risk being replaced by Joao Pedro.
Basque Parliament overwhelmingly rejected a Vox proposal to host Spain's national football team in Euskadi for 2025-26 and the 2030 World Cup. Only the PP
Crystal Palace won the Conference League final via Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal against Rayo Vallecano, securing a Europa League berth denied to them last year.
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final as Mateta's goal sealed a Europa League return and Glasner's trophy-laden farewell.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is in the World Cup squad despite not playing since April's knee injury. The Atlas Lions open vs Scotland on 19 June in Group C.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, called up by Morocco for the 2026 World Cup after switching from France. The Lille midfielder is one of five Ligue 1 players in the squad.
Morocco beat Burundi 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up, with El Kaabi brace and Bentayeb debut goal. Friendlies vs Madagascar (June 2) and Norway (June 7) coming.
Mamelodi Sundowns captured a second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over AS FAR, earning $6m and a 2029 Club World Cup spot.
Rangers agree deal for Hearts captain Shankland. The 30-year-old, with 88 goals in 171 games, is set for medical as Rohl's first summer signing.
Rangers agree deal for Hearts' Lawrence Shankland, subject to medical; 30-year-old leaves Tynecastle after 88 goals in 171 games, which shakes up the
King Mohammed VI pardoned 18 Senegalese supporters imprisoned after 2025 AFCON final crowd trouble, citing historic fraternal bonds; the move comes after CAF
Ismaël Saibari, Eredivisie Player of the Year, stars in Nabil Djellit's Maghreb Team of the Season on L'Equipe, with Hakimi, Bounou, and Lille's Bouaddi.
Spain drawn in Group H with Morocco, Fiji, and China for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The quest for a first title begins Nov 20 vs China.
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces a $50 lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets, giving New Yorkers access to seven matches at MetLife Stadium. Lottery opens May 25.
DR Congo cancels Kinshasa training camp, moving to Belgium due to Ebola outbreak that killed 139. Friendlies vs Denmark and Spain on June 3 & 9 will proceed.