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/ 164 days 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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/ 164 days 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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/ 164 days 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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/ 164 days 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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/ 165 days 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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/ 165 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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/ 165 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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/ 165 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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/ 165 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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/ 165 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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/ 165 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.

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/ 165 days agoArgentina vs Zambia: Confirmed lineups for Lionel Messi’s farewell to fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Argentina is facing Zambia on Tuesday, making this Lionel Messi's farewell to local fans prior to their trip to North America for the 2026 World Cup.

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/ 166 days agoBruno Fernandes makes captain debut for Portugal vs Mexico: who else wore the armband in Cristiano Ronaldo’s era?
In the friendly against Mexico, Bruno Fernandes made his debut as Portugal captain, prompting questions on who else got the chance to use the captain armband in Cristiano Ronaldo's era in the national team.

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/ 166 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future beyond 2026 World Cup uncertain, says Roberto Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stated that he doesn't even know when Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from international soccer with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.

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/ 166 days agoNeymar’s 2026 World Cup chances in doubt as Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil squad is ‘quite defined’
Neymar has suffered yet another blow in his chances to be in the 2026 World Cup as head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Brazil's final squad is "quite defined."
