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2 hours ago

Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026?

England's Lionesses enter World Cup qualification on strong form after defending the Euro 2025 title and ending 2025 with convincing wins and squad development under Sarina Wiegman.
#2026-world-cup
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

You can now have your very own FIFA World Cup trophy -- made out of LEGO

The real thing -- all 14½ inches and 13½ lbs of its gold and malachite glory -- has become a symbol of the game's grandest achievement since it formally replaced the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1974. Only a select group of people -- World Cup winners, FIFA's president and heads of state -- are allowed to hold the trophy, let alone triumphantly hoist it aloft in a cacophonous stadium full of people with a billion more watching on TVs around the world.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Rating Portugal kit for Ronaldo's final World Cup, other Puma jerseys

Puma unveiled new home kits for its European national teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup, centered on a 'love of the shirt' design.
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Why Chelsea believe young star Estevao is destined for greatness

This past week has offered Chelsea's Estêvão a glimpse into the often-unforgiving journey to the top of the game. Last Tuesday, the 18-year-old Brazil forward dazzled with a brilliant goal the apotheosis of a sparkling collective performance as Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on a night they announced their UEFA Champions League credentials. Five days later, he was substituted at half-time in the 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal having touched the ball just 17 times and wasted two good shooting opportunities.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 hours ago

Future Chelsea star suspended by Strasbourg after breach of discipline

Emmanuel Emegha has been suspended by Strasbourg for one match for breaching club rules and will miss Saturday's game at Toulouse.
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Dibu Martinez fired up for Argentina WC defense

I'm not the only one. Most of us who have played in a World Cup have the butterflies in their stomach, a feeling that is difficult to explain, but I'm more excited about this one than the previous one. Winning individual titles or titles with my club is like the icing on the cake, but the real highlight of my entire career has always been playing for the Argentina national team.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 hours ago

Heung-Min Son set for Tottenham return for final farewell

Heung-Min Son will return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 9 to bid farewell to fans before the Champions League match against Slavia Prague.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Vancouver isn't built around its star, and Muller & Co. are better for it

Vancouver integrated Thomas Müller into an existing system, using his experience to enhance a cohesive team rather than rebuilding the squad around him.
#premier-league
fromSoccer News
4 hours ago
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"I lost my hair" - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after Fulham thriller (Video) - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
4 hours ago
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"I lost my hair" - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after Fulham thriller (Video) - Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
40 minutes ago

Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England | Robert Kitson

England drew a comparatively favourable pool for Rugby World Cup 2027, but knockout permutations risk early heavyweight clashes with New Zealand, France, and South Africa.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 hours ago

Sources: Chelsea "confident" of signing wonderkid duo, including Man United target

The Blues have done superb work with signings like Estevao Willian, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer in recent times, and they're set to continue their policy of recruiting elite young talents to long-term contracts. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, Chelsea are now confident in their approach as Enzo Maresca's side make great progress this season, while their policy of offering players long-term deals is also expected to give them an advantage in the race for the best talents.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 hours ago

ITV's fast response to Laura Woods incident live on air applauded as broadcaster issues apology

Laura Woods fainted live on air during ITV's Lionesses v Ghana coverage; Ian Wright and Anita Asante caught her and medics confirmed no serious injury.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
31 minutes ago

Liverpool won't be far away by the end of the season there are too many good players in that squad for them not to be there or thereabouts' Record-breaking club legend backs the Reds to come good in the Premier League

Liverpool's current squad has enough quality for patience to see them recover from a poor run and remain competitive by season's end.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

High school soccer continues to see players coming and going in growing ritual

Elite high school soccer players often prioritize club, national, college, or pro commitments over high school seasons, causing early departures and eligibility conflicts.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
1 hour ago

Midweek Warm-up: Bayern Munich's early action to keep Lennart Karl away from the sharks; DFB-Pokal predictions; and MORE!

Lennart Karl’s contract becomes professional at 18, extended to 2029, with the club committing to him as Michael Olise’s primary backup and focusing development on him.
#dfb-pokal
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago
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Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Mazas strike enough for DFB-Pokal victory - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
15 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Mazas strike enough for DFB-Pokal victory - Soccer News

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fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Bitesize Prediction: Juventude vs Santos - 03/12/25 - Soccer News

Santos visit already-relegated Juventude, with both teams' recent form and defensive issues making over 1.5 goals highly probable.
#bayern-munich
fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Barca's Olmo dislocates shoulder; out 1 month

Dani Olmo will be out for around a month after dislocating his shoulder while scoring the second goal in Barcelona's 3-1 win against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. Olmo, 27, fell awkwardly, unchallenged, as he turned past Jan Oblak in the 65th minute to give Barça the lead for the first time in the match. The Spain international was substituted immediately and tests at the club's training ground on Wednesday confirmed he has dislocated his shoulder.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 hours ago

Just In: Liverpool to compete with Premier League rivals to sign "immense" defender

Dylan Lawlor, a 19-year-old Cardiff centre-back, has drawn interest from top Premier League and European clubs after a rapid club and international rise.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 hour ago

If Ivan Toney was available in January, it's something Spurs would have to consider Thomas Frank knows him, it's worth a conversation' Former Tottenham Hotspur striker explains why his old club should think about Saudi Pro League forward

Tottenham should consider reuniting Ivan Toney to strengthen their attack as current forwards lack cohesion and sufficient finishing.
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fromESPN.com
14 hours ago

Carter to head Spirit ops, Rodman 'top priority'

Haley Carter became Washington Spirit president of soccer operations, joining Michele Kang's visionary ownership after guiding Orlando Pride to the 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship.
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
29 minutes ago

Club "informed" as Arsenal have concrete interest in 70m attacker transfer

Arsenal are concrete in pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya for next summer; Frankfurt may demand up to €70 million, contract to 2029.
#erling-haaland
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago
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I should have had a hat-trick - Haaland wants more goals after reaching Premier League century - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
15 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

I should have had a hat-trick - Haaland wants more goals after reaching Premier League century - Soccer News

#marc-guehi
#tottenham-hotspur
fromSoccer News
14 hours ago
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Its never a penalty - Spurs boss Frank frustrated by awarding of spot-kick in Newcastle draw - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
14 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Its never a penalty - Spurs boss Frank frustrated by awarding of spot-kick in Newcastle draw - Soccer News

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
8 hours ago

Liverpool interested in signing Everton star following career revival: report

Liverpool's rivalry with Everton is as fierce and deep-seated as they come in English football. The two clubs, who until this year were separated by the short distance across Stanley Park, are two of the Premier League's best-supported teams. Neither has been relegated from English football's top flight since the Premier League's 1992 inauguration while more recently both clubs have undergone stadium moves or redevelopment.
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#world-cup-2026
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

TV rights for new Women's Champions Cup remain unsold in blow to Fifa

Fifa has yet to reveal the venues, which may have an effect on ticket sales. Arsenal, Corinthians (the Copa Libertadores holders) and Gotham FC (the Concacaf champions) have qualified for the semi-finals. The Chinese club Wuhan Jiangda beat Auckland United in October to progress to this month's playoff against the Moroccan side AS FAR for the right to face Arsenal. The second semi-final will be between Gotham and Corinthians.
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#football-quizzes
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
9 hours ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Quickfire Quiz 3: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?

A diverse set of football quizzes tests niche Premier League facts, the English pyramid, post-1992 league champions, chronological sorting, and Tottenham ex-player trivia.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Quickfire Quiz 2: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?

A collection of football quizzes offers visual, historical, club and international challenges testing knowledge across Premier League, European leagues, Champions League and World Cup.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

How big a miss is Caicedo for Chelsea?

Maresca has picked the Ecuadorian midfielder in the starting line-up for 50 of his 51 Premier League matches at Chelsea. Now, though, after a red card in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal, Caicedo will miss three matches - at Leeds on Wednesday, and against Bournemouth and Everton. Speaking on Tuesday, Maresca gave Caicedo the same billing as star attacker Cole Palmer.
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fromBavarian Football Works
10 hours ago

Bayern Campus Round Up, November Edition Part 5: Losing to the worst teams in the league

Welcome to the FC Bayern Campus Round Up, where the matches of Bayern Munich's U-17 and U-23 squads are recapped, line ups are provided and the highlights to the U-23 and U-19 matches are hyperlinked on top of their respective score line. Unfortunately, Bayern did not release the highlight for the U-17 match. Information on the U-23, U-19 and U-17 matches is provided by the official FC Bayern website here, here and here, respectively. If you wish to learn more about the format of the U-17 and U-19's youth leagues, you can find more info here. Additionally, none of these matches can be viewed in full length without an FCBayernTV subscription. Without further ado, here is the round up:
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

'New boss Nancy could attend Celtic v Dundee' - gossip

Celtic are set to appoint Wilfried Nancy as manager within 48 hours, with training and a possible fan presentation imminent.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
4 hours ago

Arsenal wants Bayern Munich's Michael Olise; Lennart Karl won't hide; Bayern prospect draws raves; FC Barcelona wants Nico Schlotterbeck; and MORE!

Arsenal targets Bayern winger Michael Olise for a potential £100m+ summer 2026 transfer, but Bayern refuse to sell and plan to extend his contract.
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

She celebrated like a Champions League final - Kendall shines on homecoming as England beat Ghana - Soccer News

I hoped we would score more. I think if we had taken our chances better, it would have been more than this. There were a lot of different players, and we know as individuals they are really good, but we have to build those connections again. We're happy, but Lucia's goal was funny. She was so happy, and she celebrated as if it was a Champions League final! Good for her!
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#mohamed-salah
fromBavarian Football Works
13 hours ago

Official: Germany to play USMNT in Chicago ahead of World Cup

To close out its World Cup preparation schedule, the USMNT will take on four-time World Cup champion Germany in the Coca-Cola Send-Off Match on June 6 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Has a player ever been shown a second yellow card while being substituted? | The Knowledge

Players have been shown second yellow cards while being substituted for delaying exit or misconduct during substitutions, with consequences affecting match outcomes.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 hours ago

Celtic: Nancy arrives in UK to complete move to Hoops

"You will be relieved to know that this is definitely it for tomorrow evening, so I've been assured of it by the board," O'Neill said at yesterday's press conference. "A young gentleman's coming in and it's over to him. "But obviously, we've got the big, big game here tomorrow evening and obviously, I'd like to try and win it if we can."
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Raphinha: Wins like Atleti ones that 'decide title'

Barcelona moved four points clear atop LaLiga with a 3-1 win over Atlético, boosted by Raphinha's return and goals from Raphinha, Olmo and Torres.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 hours ago

Enzo Maresca identifies 'dream' signing Chelsea need to take the next step

Enzo Maresca wants Harry Kane at Chelsea as a transformative, proven No.9 to lead goalscoring, maturity, and Champions League ambitions ahead of 2026.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

Ismael calls Championship officiating standards disgraceful after Ipswich draw - Soccer News

Valerien Ismael condemned Championship refereeing as disgraceful after Blackburn felt multiple decisions cost them victory in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich.
#cristian-romero
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fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Ireland have never had a better chance to break World Cup glass ceiling as Scotland game looms large

Ireland can reach a first World Cup semi-final by beating Scotland and Argentina, potentially facing England and avoiding New Zealand, France, and South Africa.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
8 hours ago

Laura Woods issues health update after collapsing live on air

The 38-year-old presenter, a familiar face on both men's and women's football coverage, has since credited what medical staff believe was a virus, and thanked colleagues and supporters for their concern. Woods was fronting the live pre-match studio panel alongside pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante at St Mary's Stadium when, shortly before kick-off, she collapsed, falling forwards and needing both Wright and Asante to catch her before she sank to the ground.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
11 hours ago

Union Berlin's Steffen Baumgart doesn't see any weakness in Bayern Munich

We want to defend as best as we can and use our strengths going forward, set pieces and transitions. If we want to have a chance against Bayern, we have to make good use of them. We're happy to have another chance to play against the best team in Germany and one of the best in Europe. It's a highlight that we're looking forward to.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?

Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa loan has stalled, leaving him with limited Premier League minutes and an uncertain permanent transfer tied to appearance clauses.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
5 hours ago

Bitesize Prediction: Napoli vs Cagliari - 03/12/25 - Soccer News

Napoli enter the Coppa Italia tie in strong home form and recent wins; Cagliari arrive winless in nine Serie A matches and battling relegation.
#newcastle-united
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
9 hours ago

Enzo Maresca plots major January move for elite attacker' to shake up Premier League title race

Enzo Maresca will push Chelsea to sign a world-class forward in January to make the team genuine Premier League title contenders.
fromSoccer News
16 hours ago

Barcelona 3-1 Atletico Madrid: Lewandowskis blushes spared as hosts extend LaLiga lead - Soccer News

Barcelona fought their way to a 3-1 win against Atletico Madrid to move four points clear of Clasico rivals Real Madrid at the LaLiga summit on Tuesday. Robert Lewandowski's missed first-half penalty mattered little, as goals after the break from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres completed the win ahead of Madrid's trip to Athletic Club. Atletico took the lead in the 19th minute after Alex Baena exposed Barcelona's high-line once again to finish past Joan Garcia following Nahuel Molina's lofted pass over the top.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of abuse in football

More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts - including death and rape threats - were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation has found. The analysis - conducted with data science company Signify - focused on posts made during 10 Premier League and six WSL matches on the weekend of 8 and 9 November, and also found messages including racist slurs, homophobia and threats of violence.
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fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Newcastle penalty 'absolute VAR mistake' - Frank

"It was an absolute mistake from the VAR," said Spurs boss Frank. "The referee did good to do the ref call and they encourage the refereeing call on the pitch. For me, that is never a penalty. "Even speaking to some from Newcastle [they] don't think it's a penalty and we need consistency. "I think the referee's call on the pitch, he nailed it, and VAR can only be if it's clear and obvious."
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

I love the manager to pieces - Grealish expresses Moyes gratitude after Bournemouth winner - Soccer News

Jack Grealish praised David Moyes after scoring a 78th-minute deflected winner that secured Everton's first league victory at Bournemouth.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

ACL-hit female footballer's plea for more support

"I was running and felt a pop in my knee, and it sounded like a water bottle crunching. "I fell to the ground and I just knew. I said to my captain 'it is my ACL'. "It's one of the worst injuries. "Every single player fears it, but I never thought it would happen to me. When I got over the pain, it set in that I would be out for the season."
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
6 hours ago

Surprise Manchester City stat will have Arsenal fans believing the title is as good as theirs

A surprise stat has emerged showing that Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, a big summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain, actually looks like a major flop so far. The Italian shot-stopper was a world class performer at PSG, playing a key role in their Champions League success last season, particularly with so many match-winning saves in both legs of the semi-final win over Arsenal. Now Donnarumma is up against Arsenal in the Premier League with Man City, but he's not made a particularly convincing start.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Daniel McDonnell: Serenity around Keith Andrews during a daunting week is a credit to the Brentford way

Keith Andrews faces a testing December double-header contrasting his managerial rise with Arsenal's established success and the Brentford-to-bigger-things development pathway.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
7 hours ago

Liverpool are favourites to sign Semenyo over Man City because of one reason

Liverpool lead Manchester City in the race to sign Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, with City's pursuit likely requiring a marquee sale to fund the transfer.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 hours ago

Tottenham, Newcastle & Aston Villa transfer target "highly likely" to move this January

Tottenham, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are all understood to be very interested in Igor Thiago as he's highly likely to leave Brentford this January. As first reported in my exclusive here for the Daily Briefing, it looks like Thiago's superb form in the Premier League so far this season has really caught the eye of bigger clubs ahead of the winter window.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
8 hours ago

Tottenham star who wants to leave is being eyed by Inter Milan

Guglielmo Vicario is open to a summer return to Serie A with Inter Milan interested and Tottenham potentially willing to sell for €25–30 million.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia | Mark Ramprakash

England's lack of recent match practice puts them at risk in day-night Tests, though experience and past form leave scope for a comeback.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
23 hours ago

Senegal World Cup 2026 squad: Pape Thiaw's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

Senegal qualified unbeaten for the 2026 World Cup, marking a likely final tournament for its aging golden generation while integrating promising under-25 talent.
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fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Germany proud but defeated as Spain retain Nations League DW 12/02/2025

Spain secured a second consecutive Nations League title, defeating Germany with goals from Claudia Pina and Vicky Lopez despite Germany creating numerous chances.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
21 hours ago

Switzerland World Cup 2026 squad: Murat Yakin's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw

Switzerland qualified for World Cup 2026 and named an experienced, Europe-based squad led by Granit Xhaka aiming to advance past the round of 16.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

Quiz! Can you guess 100 correct answers in FourFourTwo's Big Badge Quiz?

Club badges and shirts embody fan identity and matter worldwide, inspiring a 100-badge quiz that tests recognition and broad football knowledge.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

2026 World Cup Draw: How it works, how to watch, USA's group, more | amNewYork

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will place 48 teams into 12 groups using four pots determined by FIFA rankings, with hosts in Pot 1.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
22 hours ago

Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Roberto Martinez's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

Portugal qualified for World Cup 2026 after a 9-1 win over Luxembourg; a settled squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for the tournament.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
22 hours ago

Croatia World Cup 2026 squad: Zlatko Dalic's full team for November's World Cup qualifying

Croatia's 2026 World Cup squad blends experienced leaders like Luka Modric with rising talents such as Josko Gvardiol, aiming for a final strong tournament run.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
22 hours ago

The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad: Ronald Koeman's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Netherlands 2026 squad blends elite defenders, creative midfielders and proven forwards like Depay and Gakpo, aiming to convert past near-misses into a World Cup title.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
23 hours ago

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad: Herve Renard's latest squad ahead of the Arab Cup and World Cup draw

Saudi Arabia qualified for World Cup 2026 via fourth-round tiebreak on goals, reflecting domestic league growth and a squad from the Saudi Pro League.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
23 hours ago

Ecuador World Cup 2026 squad: Sebastian Beccacece's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

Ecuador enters World Cup 2026 as a defensively solid dark horse under manager Sebastian Beccacece, led by Moises Caicedo and a young, disciplined squad.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
22 hours ago

Scotland World Cup 2026 squad: Steve Clarke's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic win over Denmark and have a provisional squad featuring established internationals and potential late contenders.
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