Deschamps on Mbappé's Form: What it Means for 2026 Cup
Mbappé 'in top form' for 2026 World Cup, says Deschamps, as France prepares for group-stage tests against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
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Mbappé 'in top form' for 2026 World Cup, says Deschamps, as France prepares for group-stage tests against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
Cas rejects Mexico appeal, upholds $178K FIFA fines for homophobic chant but lifts stadium ban. Ruling days before World Cup 2026 opener in Mexico.
CAS upheld $178K in FIFA fines for Mexico over homophobic chants, lifting a stadium ban, ahead of the World Cup opener vs South Africa at the Azteca.
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.
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.
Smallest World Cup nation Curaçao (pop. 156K) debuts with oldest coach (Advocaat, 78) vs Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast after unbeaten qualifying.
After 12-year absence, Côte d'Ivoire return to World Cup with 2023 AFCON-winning coach Emerse Faé aiming to reach quarter-finals, buoyed by Nicolas Pépé's form.
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.
Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in a World Cup warm-up as Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another before being substituted with an injury concern.
Athletic Club's preseason under Terzic will feature intense sessions and numerous friendlies despite no Europe, aiming to replicate Champions League preparation
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.
Barcelona are considering a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapié this summer. The move aims to bolster their defense with the Ecuador star.
Qatar lost 1-0 to Ireland in a Dublin friendly, hurting World Cup 2026 prep. Next: US camp, El Salvador friendly, then face Switzerland on June 13.
PSG and Arsenal clash in the Champions League final on Saturday at 1700 BST, live on BBC Sounds, as Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta chase European glory.
Rodrygo Goes, sidelined with an ACL injury, watched Santos win as Neymar, his idol, prepares to lead Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign under Carlo Ancelotti.
Willian Pacho won 7 of 8 duels vs Bayern Munich in PSG's UCL semifinal, earning Man of the Match. His quiet dominance is finally recognized.
Willian Pacho's 7/8 duels won vs Bayern and man of the match display highlight his quiet dominance for PSG. Since 2024, world-class yet overlooked.
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.
RTVE's La 1 will air 17 World Cup 2026 group stage matches, including all Spain games, in a historic coverage effort with a 60% production increase and nearly