Why Argentina is World Cup Favorite: Pastore's Take
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
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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.
Cristian Volpato joins Australia's 2026 World Cup squad after rejecting 2022 call. The Sassuolo forward, 22, will face Turkey, USA and Paraguay in Group D.
Hernán Crespo eyes European coaching job: 5 clubs ask, including Rayo Vallecano. Parma, Lazio have other favorites. Crespo's wait continues.
Safonov, with no regulation saves, was the shootout hero as PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in UCL final. His Intercontinental Cup heroics foretold it.
PSG, fresh off a second UCL title, prioritize signing a versatile striker. Monaco's Akliouche keen, while Lee Kang-in and Ramos may exit.
Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Nuno Mendes form PSG's core and are set to drive Portugal's post-Ronaldo era, blending club success with national ambitions.
Javier Zanetti addresses Mastantuono's World Cup snub, promising the youngster future chances, while previewing the Champions League final.
Alphonso Davies makes Canada's World Cup squad despite injury, as coach Marsch hails 'best ever' 26-man group. Opener vs Bosnia 12 June.
The USMNT plays two friendlies before the 2026 World Cup, amid concerns over schedule congestion. These matches provide vital preparation for the host nation.
PSG's Marquinhos and Dembélé spoke ahead of the UCL final vs Arsenal, revealing a squad burning to secure back-to-back titles; their words expose the desire
PSG's shift from star-studded chaos to a unified team, exemplified by Dembele's benching and a sole Kvaratskhelia signing, drove a Champions League final run.
Luis Enrique has won 15 of 18 major finals, including two UCL titles with Barcelona and PSG. Defeats: 2015 Supercopa, 2021 Nations League, 2025 CWC.
PSG's Champions League trophy replica drew 400,000 visitors at Parc des Princes, and was presented at Sorbonne and Stanford by president Al-Khelaïfi.
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.
Gio Reyna says he's matured since 2022 World Cup controversy, and USMNT's experience will help with 'little details' for 2026.
Cristian Volpato will switch from Italy to Australia for the 2026 World Cup, joining the Socceroos camp before a friendly vs Mexico after rejecting them in
Cancelled friendlies, close qualification: Qatar's 2026 hopes rely on Lopetegui's 4-2-3-1 and Afif's form against Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia.
Falco López learned of his Argentina World Cup call-up live on TV after a Palmeiras game, and his emotional reaction went viral across the country.
Argentina's World Cup squad sees minimal changes from their Qatar 2022 triumph, with Messi leading a seasoned group as Scaloni banks on continuity and