FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups — France vs Ivory Coast player ratings; report, goals, highlights
Ivory Coast stunned last World Cup’s finalist and two-time world champion France, beating it 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups — Mexico vs Serbia player ratings; report, goals, highlights
Mexico, one of the co-hosts of FIFA World Cup 2026, went 0-1 down initially against Serbia, but then pulled off a comeback in style to win the warm-up match at home.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Breel Embolo gets visa clearance, will join Switzerland for WC
Breel Embolo was previoudly denied boarding of the team’s flight from Zurich to Los Angeles because his authorisation to travel was blocked by U.S. authorities.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Vuvuzelas not allowed at WC, laser beams and pointers banned as well
Along with vuvuzelas, whistles, air horns and other excessively loud noise-making devices are prohibited from all 16 World Cup venues, according to FIFA.
Liverpool appoints former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as manager
Andoni Iraola, a former Spain international, replaces Arne Slot at Liverpool after the Dutchman failed to live up to the expectations in the 2025-26 season.
Iraola appointed Liverpool manager — Why did LFC go for former Bournemouth boss?
Andoni Iraola has neither won a major trophy as coach, now has he ever managed a club as big as Liverpool, but his tactics played a major role in his appointment.
Neymar injury update — Brazil forward to not travel for FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up vs Egypt
Neymar is recuperating from a calf injury and he will remain in New Jersey to continue his recovery when Brazil plays Egypt in the preparatory match.
FIFA unveils Netflix game for World Cup 2026
FIFA said the launch forms part of a broader shift in its approach to gaming following the end of its long-running partnership with EA Sports, moving instead to a multi-partner ecosystem aimed at expanding its reach across platforms and audiences.
Mourinho’s Real Madrid return would trigger 15 million euro release clause: Benfica
In a statement to Portugal’s CMVM market regulator, Benfica said Perez had stated, as part of his campaign for Real Madrid’s presidential election, his “firm intention” to appoint Mourinho if re-elected.
Iraola visits Liverpool training ground to finalise deal for head coach role
The Spaniard was quickly identified as the club’s primary target and negotiations have been conducted swiftly as he had already agreed to leave Bournemouth at the end of this season.