The world is getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting tournament on the globe. Every goal can shake an entire nation. Every result can bring joy and heartbreak. So much is riding on the shoulders of the 11 starters on each team. And it’s up to the manager to make sure…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has admitted he is desperate to see Lionel Messi continue his international career, confessing that the prospect of life without the number 10 brings back painful memories of Diego Maradona’s exit. As the national team prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the 38-year-old Inter Miami star’s future remains the primary…
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our experts ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.This week we’re releasing…
Ronald Koeman has delivered a concerning update on Jurrien Timber’s fitness. The Arsenal defender is battling a groin problem and may miss the Champions League final – with his participation at the World Cup also now uncertain. Koeman delivers grim update on Timber’s fitness Timber faces an uncertain end to the season after Netherlands boss…
Fermín López has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The 23-year-old was forced off during the Blaugrana’s 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, leaving Spain boss Luis de la Fuente with a major selection headache just days before naming his…
Portugal has never won a World Cup. For a country that has produced so much football talent, that fact has always stung. They’ve reached the semifinals, won a European Championship, and sent some of the most gifted players of their generation to every major tournament. But the one thing that would complete the story has…
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…
Will this summer be the crowning achievement in the career for one of soccer’s greatest ever legends? Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named to Portugal’s roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The 41-year-old star forward will make his sixth appearance at the tournament, one of the few titles that has eluded him throughout…
Veteran defender Dani Carvajal will not return to Real Madrid next season, the club said on Monday. Madrid said the club and the player “have agreed to bring an end to a wonderful chapter as a player of our club at the conclusion of the current season.” Carvajal’s contract ends in June. The 34-year-old right…
José Mourinho is poised for a dramatic return to the Bernabeu after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement to become the next Real Madrid manager. Having spent the last season at Benfica, the legendary Portuguese coach is set to succeed Alvaro Arbeloa and embark on a second stint with the Spanish giants. ‘Special One’ Prepares For…
