Preview: New era begins as England face Albania in World Cup qualifier

Tuchel era to begin with questions amid regressive squad selection

There has often been no way to win – metaphorically and literally – as an England manager.Just minutes after the announcement of Thomas Tuchel’s first squad, social media was a whirl of complain...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

‘Second star on the jersey’: Dan Burn tunes in to Tuchel’s England vision

Newcastle defender believes new head coach has made an instant impact on the squad with focus on 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ushered in a fresh dawn with England by spelling out to the players ...

The Guardian - 3d

Who 'didn't show enough' against Albania? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's first game as head coach against Albania? Alex Howell rates the players.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Who 'didn't show enough' against Albania? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's first game as head coach against Albania? Alex Howell rates the players.

BBC News - 13h

Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place

Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...

The Guardian - 3d

'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

Nigeria get first qualifying win as Salah nets for Egypt

Victor Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria register their first victory in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Algeria, Egypt and Ghana also win.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Angel City's self-proclaimed 2.0 era begins with Sydney Leroux out indefinitely

Angel City hopes 2025 will mark a new beginning, but Sydney Leroux announcing she will take a mental-health break seems to catch the team by surprise.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

📈 Tuchel era off and running with record-setting debut goal

Thomas Tuchel's reign as England manager has gotten off to a dream start at Wembley as the Three Lions lead Albania 1-0 inside the first 20 minutes. As England looks to build on the brick-work laid ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup

SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.

ESPN - Mar. 14

Australia 5-1 Indonesia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – live reaction

Indonesia left to rue early missed penalty as Socceroos romp to win Man of the match Jackson Irvine scores twice at Allianz Stadium The players are in place and here we go … peeeeep!. Now it’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Lewis-Skelly’s England debut goal sets up Tuchel’s winning start over Albania

It was not a night when Thomas Tuchel’s England set the pulses racing. The new head coach had talked about the need for cut and thrust, for excitement. He was eager to ignite something at the ...

The Guardian - 13h

Uruguay vs. Argentina live stream: Where to watch CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying online, prediction, TV channel

Can a Lionel Messi-less Argentina get a result in Montevideo, one of the most difficult places to play in the world?

CBS Sports - 18h

Tuchel unimpressed with two England stars following Albania win

Thomas Tuchel picked out England attackers Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden for criticism following Friday night’s 2-0 win over Albania. Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly and Bayern Munich striker...

Yahoo Sports - 54m

Thomas Tuchel defends ‘Dad’s Army’ England squad after shock Jordan Henderson recall

New England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his shock selection of Jordan Henderson and claimed the 34-year-old has a chance of making his World Cup squad. Henderson last played for England in ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran.Australia remain in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

England and Bristol Bears centre Reed retires

Bristol Bears centre Amber Reed, who was part of England's World Cup-winning squad in 2014, retires at the age of 33.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Versace Era at Versace Is Ending

A new era for Italy’s most vibrant luxury label.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

UND football to begin spring ball on Thursday morning

Mar. 19—GRAND FORKS — A new era of UND football hits another milestone Thursday morning at the Pollard Center. New UND head coach Eric Schmidt will begin spring ball at 8:30 a.m., kicking off a ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Leicester v Manchester United: Match Preview, Team News and How to Watch

Leicester v Manchester United: Match Preview, Team News and How to WatchUnited Face Tough Test at King PowerManchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday night as they travel to the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Tuchel's 'aura' can inspire England: Rogers

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers says Thomas Tuchel's special "aura" can inspire England's bid to win the World Cup."Winning the World Cup is the only goal, he was very clear and transparent with ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Flamengo's Opponent May Be Excluded from Club World Cup

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.FIFA may exclude one of the Mexican clubs qualified for this year's Club World C...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Tuchel happy with start but England must be 'more dangerous'

New England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he is happy with his side's 2-0 win over Albania in his first game in charge but that they must be "more dangerous".

BBC News - 12h

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

Red Roses World Cup build-up starts now as John Mitchell springs selection surprises

John Mitchell has sprung a number of selection surprises for England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Italy on Sunday as he ramps up preparations for this year’s Rugby World Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What is the reasoning behind Tuchel's selection?

The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains why Thomas Tuchel has included Jordan Henderson in his first England squad selection for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

BBC News - 4d

Scarratt keen to play part in England's 'big year'

Experienced centre Emily Scarratt wants to play her part in a "big year ahead" for England, with a home Rugby World Cup to come this summer.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Vinicius Júnior's late goal seals Brazil's 2-1 win over Colombia in South American qualifying

A last-minute goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil’s 2-1 win over Colombia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, helping his team and millions of fans avoid more disappointment. A draw would have ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Steve Borthwick is here to stay – but issues need fixing for England to be World Cup contenders

Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, will have mixed feelings about the almost-imminent British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. He will be pleased that his team’s second place in this year’s ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Foden must do more than flicker to earn key World Cup role for England

Manchester City playmaker’s patchy international form is a source of frustration. Now is the time to step up. Phil Foden remains England’s enigma. The Manchester City attacker has often been ...

The Guardian - 2d

Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will face the Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Rashford, Henderson recalled in Tuchel's first England squad

Thomas Tuchel said Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson are contenders for England's 2026 World Cup squad after earning recalls in his first squad on Friday."Everyone who's with us on this journey ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14