Lamine Yamal focused on being ‘myself’, not the next Messi, ahead of first FIFA World Cup
Injured Spain teenager Lamine Yamal remains focused on his World Cup dream, insisting labels and comparisons mean little on the pitch.
Lamine Yamal not traveling for Spain’s final FIFA World Cup tune-up
Spain won’t bring teenage phenom Yamal or forwards Nico Williams and Victor Munoz to face Peru on Monday in Puebla, Mexico.
FIFA World Cup warm-ups: Modric, Pasalic score as Croatia edges Slovenia
Pasalic’s injury-time winner helped Croatia overcome Slovenia 2-1 after Andraz Sporar cancelled out Luka Modric’s second-half opener.
FIFA World Cup warm-ups: Colombia cruises past Jordan as Jhon Arias nets twice
A brace from Jhon Arias helped Colombia beat Jordan 2-0 in an international friendly, extending its winning run ahead of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup warm-ups: Martin Odegaard scores late as Norway draws 1-1 with Morocco
Norway earned a 1-1 draw with Morocco in an international friendly as Martin Odegaard cancelled out Brahim Diaz’s first-half strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Iran condemns US ‘obstruction’ after FIFA World Cup squad arrives in Mexico
Iran is scheduled to face New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine injured in shooting near England’s Kansas City base
The location is less than five miles from the training base England will use during the tournament and a short drive from the team’s designated hotel.
Christian Eriksen collapses again in friendly between Denmark and Ukraine
Christian Eriksen had a medical emergency during Denmark’s friendly fixture against Ukraine at home. Here’s what we know so far.
India drops three places to 139 in FIFA live rankings
The Blue Tigers are on a three-match losing streak after they suffered consecutive defeats in the Unity Cup 2026, and then lost to Tajikistan in the first of two international friendlies.
Robin Van Persie fired by Feyenoord – Reports
Multiple media outlets in the Netherlands said the 42-year-old former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has been sacked despite having one more season on his contract but there was no immediate confirmation from the club.