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Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Lionel Messi won't join Argentina for matches vs Uruguay, Brazil. Here's the latest
Lionel Messi will not join the Argentine national team for two World Cup qualifying matches in the next week. Here's the latest on Messi.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tuchel news conference before his first England match - watch & latest
England manager Thomas Tuchel to speak before the first World Cup qualifying match against Albania on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What to watch for in March internationals: Tuchel's England debut, Ronaldo goals, Poch's first big U.S. test
It's the first internationals of the year! There's lots happening as World Cup qualifying ramps up and European teams face off in the Nations League.ESPN - 1d -
Leon kicked out of Club World Cup by FIFA
Grupo Pachuca confirmed that the FIFA appeals committee on Friday ruled Club León out of participation in the 2025 Club World Cup due to the tournament's multi-ownership rules.ESPN - 17m -
What to know about the World Cup finals in alpine skiing
World Cup finals is the final event of the season for the world's top alpine skiers. It's being held in Sun Valley, Idaho, for the first time.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
For the USMNT and U.S., World Cup prep gets off to a ‘painful,’ sleepy start
A lifeless, disjointed performance against Panama raised more questions than answers about the USA's World Cup trajectory.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vinicius fires stoppage time winner for Brazil
Vinicius Junior struck a winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday.In other South American ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Odermatt wins fourth alpine skiing World Cup title
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt wins his fourth consecutive World Cup overall and giant slalom crystal globes with a second-place finish at Hafjell.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Downhill training session at the World Cup finals canceled because of weather conditions
A downhill training session for the men and women at the World Cup finals was canceled Thursday because of weather conditions. There was quite a bit of snow accumulation on the course overnight, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mali revive World Cup campaign as Cape Verde top group
Mali beat Comoros to revive their hopes of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup while Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon and Mozambique go top of their groups.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yes, USMNT fans: It's time to worry about the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong before the World Cup -- and there's a lot wrong.ESPN - 9h -
Steph Curry becomes 1st player in NBA history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers
The greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry, has etched his name atop another list, becoming the first player in the league’s history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Jordan Henderson & Marcus Rashford in Tuchel's first England squad - latest and reaction
All the latest football news as Thomas Tuchel is set to name his first England squad before World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trafford called up by Three Lions
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Thomas Tuchel explains controversial decision to recall Jordan Henderson for England
The 34-year-old Ajax midfielder was a shock inclusion in Tuchel’s first squad as Three Lions boss for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and LatviaYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Injured Neymar replaced by Endrick in Brazil squad
Brazil call up teenage forward Endrick to replace Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers after the Santos attacker picks up a muscle injury.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Palmer set to miss England games as Gibbs-White added
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer is likely to miss England's World Cup qualifying games against Albania and Latvia with a muscular injury.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Palmer set to miss England squad through injury
Enzo Maresca expects Cole Palmer to miss England's World Cup qualifiers after suffering a "muscular injury" which will require a scan on Monday.ESPN - 5d -
Messi out for Argentina after MRI reveals injury
Lionel Messi will not join Argentina for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay, failing to make the final roster after featuring in the pre-list.ESPN - 4d -
England vs Albania prediction: Harry Kane to earn victory for Thomas Tuchel in first match
Read our free football betting tips ahead of England’s first game under Thomas Tuchel – a 2026 World Cup qualifier against AlbaniaYahoo Sports - 1d -
Alisson set for Liverpool return after concussion
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has withdrawn from the Brazil squad after sustaining a concussion during Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Colombia.ESPN - 5h -
Haaland scores in 5-0 Norway rout to start WCQ
Erling Haaland helped Norway make a positive start to its World Cup qualifying campaign by scoring in a 5-0 rout at Moldova on Saturday.ESPN - 17m -
World champ Meillard leads season's penultimate World Cup slalom ahead of Pinheiro Braathen
World champion Loic Meillard posted the fastest time in the opening run of the season's penultimate men's World Cup slalom Sunday as the Swiss skier hopes to boost his chances of winning the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NASCAR qualifying results: Starting lineup set for Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami
Qualifying is over at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the starting lineup is set for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400. Alex Bowman won the pole.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Several trophies remain up for grabs as World Cup ski racers wrap up season at finals in Sun Valley
This is it: Just a few more races and a couple more trophies to hand out before the World Cup season closes. There's quite a bit that's already been decided as the World Cup circuit returns to Sun ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Odermatt makes World Cup title official and clinches GS title as well
Loic Meillard led a Swiss podium sweep in a giant slalom in Norway as second-placed Marco Odermatt clinched a third straight World Cup title in the discipline and made a fourth overall crown in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Conte: Venezia vs Napoli ‘like a World Cup Final’
Antonio Conte feels Napoli must treat the upcoming match against strugglers Venezia ‘as the ultimate World Cup Final.’The Partenopei visit Venezia on Sunday in a crucial Serie A match.Later in the...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Germany captain Kimmich: Nations League title important for World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has said that winning the Nations League in June can help the team do well at next year's World Cup. Speaking to broadcasters ZDF on Saturday night ahead of a Nations ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Löw says Wirtz should stay at Leverkusen at least until World Cup
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has advised young star Florian Wirtz to stay at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen until after next year's World Cup. Playmaker Wirtz, 21, has a Leverkusen ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
'Hurting' New Zealand determined to reach World Cup, says coach
Heartbreaking near-misses will fire "hurting" New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.New ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
See the FIFA Club World Cup trophy up close!
Official Trophy Tour on 29 March in SalzburgThe biggest prize in club football is coming to Salzburg. As part of the official Trophy Tour, the spectacular new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is touring ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia
Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mexican club Leon banned from FIFA Club World Cup
Mexico's Club Leon were removed from the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States after FIFA ruled on Friday they were violating rules on multi-ownership. A FIFA appeals committee, responding ...Yahoo Sports - 1d