France captain Kylian Mbappé has candidly admitted that he has never rewatched his country’s heartbreaking 2022 World Cup final defeat against Argentina. Despite netting a historic hat-trick during the thrilling showpiece event in Qatar, the Real Madrid superstar confessed that revisiting the painful memory could reopen old psychological wounds. Les Bleus talisman haunted by Qatar … Read more
Spain and Peru will take the pitch in an international friendly just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, making their 17th World Cup appearance, were the 2020 champs and are a favorite to advance to this edition’s final. Despite those expectations, they will be looking for a stronger performance than their draw with … Read more
France and Northern Ireland will square off in an international friendly just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France, making their 17th World Cup appearance, were the runner-ups in the epic 2022 Final against Argentina. Despite that success, they will be looking to bounce back after a stunning defeat to the Ivory Coast last … Read more
Soldier Field (CHICAGO) — As the American and German players filed out of their locker rooms toward the buses following Saturday’s exhibition match, the air of excitement was impossible to ignore. Next stop for both teams? The 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the United States men’s national team, this moment has been eight years in the … Read more
Lionel Messi sat out Argentina’s friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of … Read more
Croatia and Slovenia will take to the pitch in an international friendly just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Croatia, making their 7th World Cup appearance, have had great success in the last two World Cup runs as runners-up and third place finishers. Slovenia, however, failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament after failing … Read more
Denmark and Ukraine will face off in an international friendly today. Unfortunately, neither team will be participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Denmark failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament after losing 3-1 on penalties to Czechia in the UEFA playoff. Ukraine made it to the UEFA playoff semis before losing to Sweden, … Read more
Liechtenstein and Cyprus will face off in an international friendly on Sunday. Unfortunately, neither team will be participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Liechtenstein, faced with a tough qualifying group, failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament after not earning a point during their UEFA qualifying round. Cyprus has a similar story, but … Read more
Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his … Read more
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 40-year-old Neuer retired after the 2024 European Championship but was included in Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. His inclusion means a demotion for Hoffenheim … Read more