Toney hat-trick leads England’s big friendly win against Miami FC
Ivan Toney stole the spotlight with a hat-trick as England continued their World Cup preparations with a dominant 6-0 victory over Miami FC in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The match, played in Florida, saw Thomas Tuchel’s squad continue their preparations ahead of the tournament, with several players making a strong impression. According to reports, the fixture […]
Japan lose captain Endo days before World Cup opener
Japan’s 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations have suffered a major setback after captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the squad just three days before their opening Group F match against the Netherlands. The Liverpool midfielder has also confirmed his immediate retirement from international football at the age of 33, bringing an end to a decade-long Samurai […]
Argentina return to FIFA world no.1 ahead of World Cup
Argentina have been confirmed as the new FIFA Men’s World No.1, reclaiming top spot in the updated rankings released on the opening day of the World Cup. Lionel Messi’s side climb back to the summit for the first time in 11 months, displacing France after a strong run of form leading into the tournament. France […]
Brentford’s Hickey ready to help Scotland stop teammate Igor Thiago
Aaron Hickey hopes his knowledge of Brentford teammate Igor Thiago can give Scotland an advantage when they face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C fixture. Scotland are currently preparing in Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of their opening World Cup match against Haiti at Foxborough Stadium in Boston on Saturday. Steve Clarke’s side will […]
Former Scotland international Bell backs Craig Gordon for World Cup start
Former Scotland goalkeeper Cammy Bell believes Craig Gordon deserves the opportunity to start in Scotland’s World Cup opener against Haiti. The Hearts shot-stopper, who turns 43, has overcome a series of serious injuries throughout his career and has featured only sparingly at club level this season. Despite those challenges, Bell believes Gordon’s experience, determination and […]
Liverpool youngster Pecsi celebrates dream Hungary debut
Liverpool goalkeeper Armin Pecsi has achieved a major career milestone after making his senior debut for Hungary earlier this week. The 21-year-old stepped onto the international stage during Hungary’s 3-1 friendly victory over Kazakhstan on Tuesday night, coming off the bench in the second half to earn his first cap. The appearance marked the fulfilment […]
World Cup: Red cards steal headline as hosts Mexico subdue Bafana in opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament kicked off as 10-man Mexico defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in a chaotic opening match at the Estadio Azteca. The 23rd edition of the mundial, set to be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada, kicked off on Thursday as Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored both goals […]
James Rodriguez backs Luis Diaz to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
James Rodriguez has backed Colombian teammate Luis Diaz to win the 2027 Ballon d’Or award following his impressive displays for Bayern Munich last season. Diaz enjoyed a stunning debut campaign in the Bundesliga scoring 26 goals and providing 23 assists across all competitions for the German champions. The 29-year-old joined the Bavarians earlier in the […]
Somalian referee Omar Artan bags key appointment after World Cup visa row
Somalian referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in August, just a few days after he was denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old had been selected as part of the referees to officiate at the mundial […]
Kyle Walker tips Bellingham for big England role at 2026 World Cup
Kyle Walker has backed Jude Bellingham to start for England at the 2026 World Cup amid talks for him to be dropped from the lineup for Morgan Rogers. The buildup to the Three Lions World Cup opener against Croatia has been surrounded with questions over the preferred option for the number ‘10’ role between Rogers […]
