Italy pick up big win, end Israel’s bid for WC
Italy kept alive their faint hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup as they beat Israel…
Ronaldo nets 2 to set WCQ goal-scoring record
Portugal was minutes from securing their place in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in…
England beat Latvia to secure ’26 World Cup spot
England booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying…
Why Mexico vs. Ecuador marks end of an era in international soccer
The October international window as we know it is about to close for the very last time. It’s…
South Africa clinch WC spot; Nigeria into playoff
South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0…
Messi launches youth tournament ‘Messi Cup’
Lionel Messi has announced the first edition of the Messi Cup, an international youth soccer tournament to be…
Barça’s Raphinha considered exit for Saudi
Raphinha has told ESPN he considered leaving Barcelona for life changing money in Saudi Arabia before Hansi Flick…
Brazil stunned by Japan fightback in friendly
Japan completed a stunning second-half turnaround to secure a first-ever victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s friendly in Tokyo.
Snipers on roof, Udine on max alert for Italy-Israel
Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on…
Ever heard of New Caledonia? The tiny nation is two wins from the World Cup
Meet the team of part-timers — ranked 150 by FIFA — hoping to reach next summer’s tournament. “Every…