Australia edges past Cameroon to boost World Cup preparations
The clash was part of the FIFA Series 2026, a mini-tournament that also features fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao, which was beaten 2-0 by China in an earlier match at the same venue.
‘Had asked for tougher opponents but satisfied with preparations’: India coach ahead of AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup campaign
The Young Tigresses qualified for the continental tournament for the first time in 20 years last August after topping their group in the Qualifiers.
Ireland’s Szmodics gives positive update after being knocked out during World Cup 2026 playoff
Medical staff treated Szmodics on the ground for several minutes before he was moved onto a stretcher with support for his head and neck and reportedly taken to a hospital.
Argentina striker Panichelli likely to miss FIFA World Cup with ACL injury
The 23-year-old has only made one appearance for the World Cup holders but was expected to play in Friday’s friendly against Mauritius.
Bristol City turn to former England manager Hodgson as interim coach amid poor run of results
Roy Hodgson was last in-charge of Crystal Palace, led Inter Milan to the UEFA Cup final in 1996-97 and took Fulham to the Europa League final in 2009-10.
New Zealand, Cape Verde lose in setback to FIFA World Cup preparations; China gives Curacao a wake-up call
Hosts New Zealand was beaten 2-0 while World Cup debutant Cape Verde went down 4-2 and had a player sent off. China beat Curacao 2-0.
Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil lose to France
Neymar was left out after the 34-year-old missed a recent Santos FC match with muscle fatigue.
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems ‘hostile’
Iran has qualified for this year’s FIFA World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, although its participation in the tournament has been under threat.
FIFA World Cup 2026 playoffs: Bolivia rallies to beat Suriname, Jamaica reaches final
Played in front of a largely Bolivian crowd at Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA, the match was attended by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and offered a glimpse of a venue set to host four games at the World Cup.
International Friendly: Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil 2-1
France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, had Dayot Upamecano sent off early in the second half but shrugged it off to double the lead through Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike in the 65th minute.