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/ todayCristiano Ronaldo learns Portugal’s final friendly opponent before 2026 World Cup
The Portugal FA has announced the final friendly opponent Cristiano Ronaldo and company will have to face prior to the beginning of the journey in the 2026 World Cup.
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/ todayCristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane set to return from injury as Al Nassr chase SPL title
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane are making their return from injury for Al Nassr to help the team chase the Saudi Pro League title.
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/ todayJames Rodriguez hospitalized with non-sports-related condition as Colombia and Minnesota monitor recovery ahead of World Cup
The Colombia FA released a statement revealing that James Rodriguez has been hospitalized due to a non-sports-related condition, with the national team and Minnesota United now monitoring the star's recovery ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ todayLegend Buffon joins Italy FA exodus after 2026 World Cup failure as Pep Guardiola reportedly emerges as option
Legend Gianluigi Buffon joined the exodus in Italy FA after missing out the qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while Pep Guardiola has been reportedly linked to be the next head coach of the Azzurri.
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/ 1 day agoLionel Messi reportedly waiting to confirm 2026 World Cup participation with Argentina
After the friendlies in the March international break, Lionel Messi is now reportedly waiting to confirm his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina.
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/ 1 day agoFIFA gives green light to Arsene Wenger’s offside rule for pilot test in Canadian Premier League
FIFA has reached an agreement with the Canadian Premier League to make a pilot test of the Arsene Wenger’s offside rule.
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/ 1 day agoEngland’s reliance on Harry Kane is similar to Argentina with Messi and Portugal with Ronaldo, says Tuchel
After sitting out the 1-0 defeat against Japan, head coach Thomas Tuchel compared England's reliance on Harry Kane with Argentina's dependence on Lionel Messi and Portugal's on Cristiano Ronaldo.
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/ 1 day agoChristian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino stay positive ahead of the World Cup despite USMNT losses
Despite the USMNT suffered back-to-back defeats against Belgium and Portugal, star Christian Pulisic and head coach Mauricio Pochettino remain positive ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 1 day agoFIFA rankings update: Mbappe’s France move to No. 1 ahead of Yamal’s Spain and Messi’s Argentina
In the latest FIFA rankings update, Kylian Mbappe’s France has claimed the top, leaving Lamine Yamal’s Spain and Lionel Messi’s Argentina behind.
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/ 2 days agoMbappe’s France and Haaland’s Norway discover World Cup 2026 Group I rivals: Iraq to join
After Iraq's 2-1 win over Bolivia, Kylian Mbappé's France and Erling Haaland's Norway will welcome Iraq to Group I at the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 2 days agoCountdown to World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified and eliminated national teams
After Iraq secured the last ticket, the full list of both the teams qualified and eliminated from the World Cup 2026 is out.
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/ 2 days agoIraq secure final spot in 2026 World Cup with Aymen Hussein winner in 2-1 win over Bolivia
With Aymen Hussein scoring the 2-1 in the game against Bolivia, Iraq has secured the final spot for the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 2 days agoIraq vs Bolivia: Projected lineups for final available spot in 2026 World Cup
Iraq and Bolivia are clashing this Tuesday, with both national teams expected to go all-out to secure the last spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 2 days agoLionel Messi leads Argentina to a crushing 5-0 win over Zambia with a goal and an assist
With a goal and an assist, Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dominant 5-0 win against Zambia.
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/ 2 days agoHow Bolivia’s win, draw, or loss against Iraq today could affect the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Looking for a place in the 2026 World Cup, Bolivia faces multiple scenarios in its game against Iraq depending on whether they win, draw, or lose.