Netherlands vs Lithuania – Match preview and team news
The Netherlands will face Lithuania in the final Group G fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.
Ronald Koeman's side will be searching for a dominant display to build momentum ahead of the finals, while the Tricolours will be hoping to salvage pride...
England Player Ratings vs Albania: Kane’s Brace Seals Perfect Campaign
Harry Kane scored twice in the second half as England concluded their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Albania, making it eight wins from eight matches.
The Three Lions had already qualified as group winners. Nevertheless, they set a new record...
‘Behaviour is key’: Tuchel issues firm message to ‘Unhappy’ Real Madrid star
Thomas Tuchel has issued a firm warning to Jude Bellingham after the player's frustrated reaction to being substituted. Specifically, the manager insisted that "behaviour is key" and that players must respect the team's standards.
The England star was visibly unhappy when Tuchel withdrew him during...
Kane double seals perfect qualifying campaign for England
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals as England defeated Albania 2-0 in their final World Cup qualifier to complete a flawless campaign with eight wins from eight matches.
The Three Lions, who had already secured qualification as group winners, became the first European team to...
Parrott hat-trick seals Ireland comeback and World Cup play-off
Troy Parrott scored a stunning hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland beat Hungary in dramatic fashion to secure a World Cup play-off place.
Ireland headed to Hungary on Sunday knowing only a win would be enough to keep their World Cup dream alive, having trailed...
Manchester United midfielder hits hat-trick in big Portugal win
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup.
Roberto Martinez's men ran riot at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, with Manchester United midfielder Fernandes and Paris Saint-Germain star Joao Neves at the centre...
Bellingham back as Tuchel names England team vs Albania
Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England side to face Albania this evening.
The Real Madrid midfielder was named as a substitute for the 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday but returns to the starting side in Tirana.
Thomas Tuchel has made seven changes from...
Premier League clubs circle as Neves plots Saudi exit
A host of Premier League clubs are monitoring Ruben Neves with the midfielder keen to leave Al-Hilal.
The former Wolves captain is keen to quit the Saudi Pro League side and return to Europe after two seasons in the Middle East. Neves joined Al-Hilal from...
Arsenal face nervous wait on Gabriel ahead of North London derby
Arsenal face a nervous wait to discover the extend of an injury picked up by Gabriel Maghalaes on international duty.
Gabriel sustained a thigh issue during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Senegal on Saturday. The centre-back limped out of the contest in the second half...
England defensive record offers encouragement for World Cup
England conclude their World Cup qualification campaign this evening against Albania in Tirana.
Thomas Tuchel's side have been flawless in qualification so far, winning all seven fixtures to secure their World Cup place with games to spare. England have been so dominant in Group K...