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
Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three goalkeepers who combined to play in just four … Read more
Spain midfielder FermÃn López is set to miss the World Cup because of a fracture on his right foot. Barcelona said Monday the 23-year-old López will need to undergo surgery to treat the injury sustained in the team’s Spanish league match on Sunday. The club said “López suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone … Read more
The countdown is on until the USA’s finalized 26-man World Cup roster is released on May 26, and the questions become more pressing by the day. One player who sits on the fence is forward Gio Reyna. FOX Sports’ Rob Stone joined First Things First for its weekly “World Cup Wednesday” segment, and did not … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia The surprise move in late 2022 shocked many in the soccer world and prompted widespread doubts about whether his form would be affected by facing lower-level competition. But Ronaldo, who … Read more
Veteran Qatar forward Sebastian Soria has a chance to become the oldest outfield player to appear at a World Cup after the 42-year-old was included Tuesday in the country’s preliminary squad for tournament. The Uruguay-born Soria was in a 34-player group selected by Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui, which must be cut to no more than … Read more