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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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.Brazil-born players Elkeson, Alan and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Lionel Messi to miss Argentina World Cup qualifiers with adductor injury
Inter Miami confirm injury in MLS game against Atlanta Messi will miss matches against Uruguay and Brazil Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
'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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
🌏 Watch this week's AFC World Cup qualifiers LIVE on OneFootball 📺
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup continues this week, with a host of mouthwatering clashes coming our way from the Asian Football Confederation.Once again, users in the United States, Canada, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Chris Wood backs automatic World Cup qualifying for Oceania minnows
New Zealand captain Chris Wood says it's “only fair” that FIFA’s smallest confederation, Oceania, has been given direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. New Zealand will play Fiji and Tahiti ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Oman snatch World Cup qualifying draw late on in South Korea
South Korea conceded a goal with 10 minutes left as Oman stunned Son Heung-min's side to snatch a precious 1-1 away draw in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.South Korea still lead Asian qualifying ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The rise of the Samurai Blue has gone hand-in-hand with increased integration of ‘haafu’ into society, although things are still not perfect. Through Japan’s previous seven World Cup appearances, ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Preview: New era begins as England face Albania in World Cup qualifier
England vs Albania: World Cup Qualifier Marks New Era Under TuchelTuchel’s Wembley Debut: A New Dawn for EnglandThere’s always a sense of theatre when Wembley stages international football, and to...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Tuchel era off to winning World Cup start, Poland beat Lithuania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Wales ease past Kazakhstan to kick off World Cup Qualifying campaign
Wales kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory over Group J rivals Kazakhstan. Scorers: James 9', Davies 47', Matondo 90+1' ; Tagybergen 32' (P)It was a rapid start from the ho...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wales open with win in World Cup qualifying, Haaland on target for Norway
Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.- ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cancelled downhills give Brignone and Odermatt World Cup titles
Federica Brignone won the alpine skiing World Cup overall title for the second time when the season-ending downhills in Sun Valley, Idaho, were called off on Saturday because of snow and ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wales sink Kazakhstan to get World Cup campaign up and running
It was not pitch perfect but Wales made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, the substitute Rabbi Matondo capping victory in stoppage time after Ben Davies and Daniel James ...The Guardian - 5d -
New Chelsea signing will play in Club World Cup and miss European Championships
One new Chelsea signing will apparently be playing in the Club World Cup this summer rather than play in the European Championships.This summer sees the U21 European Championships, but due to the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
England boss Tuchel's options open for World Cup qualifier with Latvia
Thomas Tuchel says it's possible he could make changes for England's second World Cup qualifier, at home to Latvia on Monday.Tuchel has been tasked with ending England's long wait for just a second ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Italy result in Germany will decide 2026 World Cup group
Italy’s Nations League progress is not the only thing in the balance against Germany, as failure would also decide their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.The second leg kicks off at the Signal Iduna ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Aubameyang World Cup brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Olunga scored his fourth ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New Zealand join Japan as early qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams means Oceania has one automatic spot and New ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Italy World Cup qualifiers standings take shape waiting for Round 2
Norway and Israel meet on Tuesday, March 25, in the World Cup Qualifying Round 2 after winning their opening matches in Italy’s Group I.Italy’s defeat to Germany in the Nations League quarter-fina...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Poch: U.S. has 'time' to fix issues before World Cup
After suffering two defeats in the Concacaf Nations League, United States manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that his side still has enough time to turn things around before the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 3d -
England underwhelms against Latvia in World Cup qualifier win
Reece James scored a brilliant free kick and Eberechi Eze grabbed his maiden international goal as England beat Latvia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Monday. James, making his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Expert’s view on Wydad AC
City’s first opponents at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup are Moroccan side Wydad AC.They are one of four African sides at the competition having won the 2021/22 CAF Champions League.To learn mo...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban
Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. Iran join Japan and New Zealand as the first ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Nigeria's World Cup bid falters after draw with Zimbabwe
Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are fading after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe leaves them six points behind group leaders South Africa.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Brooks saves Wales in World Cup draw with North Macedonia
Wales handed North Macedonia an added-time present but then clawed back a scrappy equaliser as time expired to draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.Montenegro also scored six minutes into ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year's tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying."If we want to win ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
World Club Cup winner to score up to $125 million prize money
The winner of this year's expanded Club World Cup in the United States will receive up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA announced on Wednesday. "In addition to the prize money earmarked for the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Club World Cup prize money confirmed: Full breakdown for Inter and Juventus
FIFA have confirmed the full details of the prize pot for teams competing in the upcoming Club World Cup, which will have a pool of $1bn up for grabs, as well as a $250m solidarity payment for ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
African stars Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup
African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco have built commanding leads in their qualifying groups.Group A Salah and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks
And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough position. The cover of the bid book for the 2026 World Cup submitted to Fifa by ...The Guardian - 1d -
🚨 Premier League agrees to early summer transfer window for Club World Cup
The Premier League has agreed to opening the summer transfer window early this year, giving those participating in the Club World Cup the chance to sign and register players before the tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 22h
