Austria vs Jordan – Match preview and team news
Austria and Jordan meet at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday morning to open their World Cup campaigns.
While the defending champions Argentina remain heavy favourites to dominate Group J, the battle for the second automatic qualification spot is wide open. Ralf Rangnick’s side...
Argentina vs Algeria – Predicted lineup and team news
Argentina launch their World Cup title defence against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday.
Lionel Scaloni’s confident side attempt to retain their prestigious global crown this summer. Only Italy and Brazil have previously achieved consecutive World Cup tournament victories. La Albiceleste topped their CONMEBOL qualifying...
Lamine Yamal on bench for Spain in World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal has been named among the substitutes for Spain ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
The Barcelona winger has been battling to prove his fitness after suffering an injury with his club on April 22. Spain coach Luis de la...
Iconic Performances: Ronaldo treble stuns Spain at World Cup
Spain and Portugal is one of international football's oldest rivalries, with the neighbouring nations each belonging to the elite of the game.
Clashes between the two teams often bring fans on either side of the Iberian peninsula to a standstill. That intrigue is only amplified...
Chelsea consider Sporting star as Cucurella replacement
Chelsea are contemplating a move for Sporting CP wing-back Maxi Araújo as a potential replacement for Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Cucurella to Real Madrid for an initial fee of £47.5m, with the Spaniard set to sign a six-year deal with...
Spurs and Aston Villa eye unsettled Dortmund striker
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are among the clubs open to signing Serhou Guirassy this summer.
The forward has informed Borussia Dortmund of his desire for a new challenge this summer, sparking interest from across Europe.
According to Sky Germany, Spurs have identified Guirassy as a...
Ivory Coast boss laughs of Diomande transfer rumours
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae has laughed off transfer speculation around Yan Diomande and says the winger is focused on the World Cup.
Diomande was named man of the match as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 at the World Cup on Sunday.
The 19-year-old is being coveted...
Midfield Magicians: The effortless orchestrator, Michael Laudrup
Football's greatest players have an innate ability to slow the process of a game, finding time when everything around them continues at startling speed.
Throughout the sport's history, countless icons have been described as languid, their natural ability sometimes confused with an effortlessness that makes...
Newcastle open to another big sale despite Gordon exit
Newcastle United are open to selling another high-profile name this summer, despite the £69m exit of Anthony Gordon for Barcelona.
Sandro Tonali, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento are all considered options to leave as the Magpies look to remain compliant with the Premier League's new...
Liverpool willing to offload duo to fund Wharton pursuit
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offload Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones this summer to help fund a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
Wharton has emerged as a top target for new head coach Andoni Iraola, as Liverpool plan a rebuild in central...