Late Gyokeres winner sends Sweden to World Cup
Viktor Gyokeres struck late to send Sweden to the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic play-off victory over Poland at Strawberry Arena. The Arsenal…
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World Cup play-offs: heartbreak for Italy as final spots confirmed
Italy failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday. The 2006 champions fell on penalties…
Tuchel warns Stones must prove fitness for World Cup place
Thomas Tuchel has said John Stones must prove his fitness if he is to travel to the World Cup with England. Stones has withdrawn…
The five favourites to win the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, with this month’s international break a last chance for teams to tune up ahead of the…
Tuchel verdict is ominous for Foden’s World Cup hopes amid midfield battle
Thomas Tuchel is nothing if not honest and his latest comments do not bode well for Phil Foden just months ahead of the FIFA…
Tuchel explains decision to omit Alexander-Arnold from England squad
Thomas Tuchel has explained the reasoning behind his decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his latest England squad. The German coach called up…
Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick sends Sweden to World Cup Play-off final
Viktor Gyokeres produced a world-class performance to keep Sweden’s World Cup dreams alive in Valencia on Thursday night. The Arsenal forward scored a clinical…
Final countdown: European World Cup Play-off finals decided
The final European spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided on Tuesday following a dramatic night of play-off semi-final action. Eight…
Five Talking Points Ahead of European World Cup Play-offs
The road to the 2026 World Cup reaches its definitive climax this week. While 42 nations have already booked their places, 16 European sides…
Gerrard backs Manchester United midfielder to ‘walk into the England squad’
Steven Gerrard has backed Kobbie Mainoo to walk into the England squad for the World Cup now that he is featuring regularly for Manchester…
Six talking points from Tuchel’s England squad announcement
England boss Thomas Tuchel has named a huge 35-man squad ahead of international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium. With the FIFA…
Why Alexander-Arnold and Watkins aren’t in the England squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins have both been left out of the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming international break. The Three…
Tuchel explains England recall for Harry Maguire
Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to recall Manchester United defender Harry Maguire to the England squad. Maguire is part of the squad to…
Tuchel confirms 11 players who will join England camp late
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that 11 players will join up late with England this month. Tuchel has named a 35-man squad for the friendly…
Seven Premier League players named in France squad
Didier Deschamps has named seven Premier League-based players in his France squad for March’s international break. France face Brazil and Colombia in friendly fixtures…
Bellamy warns Wales about Edin Dzeko threat
Craig Bellamy will warned Wales to respect the threat of Bosnia veteran Edin Dzeko when the teams meet in this month’s World Cup play-off.…
West Ham winger in line for first Netherlands call-up
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Crysencio Summerville could be included in the national squad for the first time later this month. Summerville…
Toney says numbers speak for themselves in World Cup bid
Ivan Toney has said his numbers speak for themselves as he bids to make the England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Toney has…