Switzerland World Cup 2026: Can Xhaka & Co. Make History?
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.
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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.
McGrath expects protests to escalate after tennis balls with Palestine flags halted Ireland's Qatar friendly; Israel games loom Sept. 27 & Oct. 4.
Jamie McGrath says controversy over Republic of Ireland's Nations League games vs Israel will 'heat up' after fan protests disrupted Qatar friendly.
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.
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PSG to host 48,000 fans at Parc des Princes for Champions League final screening with 14-act pre-match music lineup including Superbus, RIM'K and Naza.
Mauricio Pochettino backs Christian Pulisic to end his World Cup scoring drought at the 2026 tournament, calling the USMNT star a 'special player.'
PSG won Ligue 1 despite Ousmane Dembélé only 11 starts, as Luis Enrique rotated squad to keep stars fresh for Champions League final against Arsenal.
Seamus Coleman insists decisions on Ireland's Nations League games against Israel must rest with officials, as players face tough questions amid boycott calls.
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's Calafiori hopes to 'raise Italy's flag' in UCL final after Premier League win, but reveals he'll skip 2026 World Cup after Azzurri failure.
President Macron visits France's World Cup squad on June 2, continuing a tradition before the 2026 tournament in North America, aiming to boost team morale.
New York and New Jersey subpoena FIFA as part of a probe into 2026 World Cup ticketing, citing soaring prices and reports fans were misled about seat locations.
Daniel Siebert referees the UCL final amid a storm: his season includes clashes with coaches, ignored handshakes, and pundit criticism over inconsistency.
Socceroos players tell ESPN they relish facing US co-hosts at the 2026 World Cup, warning that overconfidence could backfire on the American side.
Pochettino names USMNT World Cup squad: Balogun and Weah in, Tessmann out injured. USA in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, Turkey.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reveals Lionel Messi isn't the only fitness worry as he finalizes his World Cup squad, with multiple players in recovery.
Jesse Marsch signed a four-year extension as Canada coach just two weeks before the 2026 World Cup, cementing his role for the co-hosts' home tournament.
Ireland captain Collins says players won't be stopped from protesting Israel fixtures, as FAI confirms it will play despite boycott calls and parliament
Mauricio Pochettino announced the U.S. 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. This sets the stage for the co-hosts' campaign on home soil.