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.
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.
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.
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.
Tyler Fletcher, with only 17 minutes of Premier League action, replaces injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad after his debut cameo.
Tyler Fletcher receives World Cup call-up after Billy Gilmour's knee injury. The Man United prospect debuted Saturday and now replaces him in Scotland squad.
Patrick Kluivert, former Ajax and Milan striker, now supports Curacao’s maiden 2026 World Cup appearance due to his mother’s Caribbean heritage.
Billy Gilmour knee injury vs Curacao opens door for Tyler Fletcher, who earns Scotland World Cup call-up after debut in same match.
Billy Gilmour suffered a right knee sprain during Scotland's 4-1 friendly win over Curaçao and will miss the 2026 World Cup, a major blow for the Tartan Army.
Scotland overcame 10-man Curaçao 4-1 in a World Cup warm-up, with Shankland netting twice, but Gilmour's knee injury clouds his finals fitness.
Scotland's World Cup hopes hit as Billy Gilmour ruled out with knee injury in 4-1 win over Curaçao; Lawrence Shankland nets twice, set to join Rangers.
Lawrence Shankland's brace gave Scotland a 4-1 World Cup warm-up win over 10-man Curaçao, but Billy Gilmour's knee injury raises doubts.
Dick Advocaat returns to Scotland with Curaçao for a friendly, recalling Rangers glory, as they prep for a historic World Cup debut vs Germany on June 14.
Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest, while Brighton and Manchester City contest the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley.
BBC Radio 5 Live previews the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal in Budapest, featuring an interview with Joseph Fiennes and Premier League
Steve Clarke has signed a four-year Scotland contract extension through the 2030 World Cup, aiming to build on three tournament qualifications since 2019.