Called up after Neymar's last-minute injury, Real Madrid young star set his expectations with Brazil for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New Zealand has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 15-year absence. Their 3-0 victory over New Caledonia secured their place in the tournament. Players expressed immense joy and relief at achieving this significant milestone after many years of trying.

Following their narrow 1-0 win against Uruguay, Lionel Messi's Argentina could secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a result against Brazil, provided certain conditions are met.

The road to the World Cup 2026 has already seen its fair share of drama, but one story stands out among the rest. While giants like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and England are expected to feature in the tournament, a surprise contender has emerged—a little country from Oceania.

Although many countries have not even played a single match in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one country has already guaranteed its spot in the elite event.

The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the fiercest in soccer. Yet, during Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Colombia, an unexpected moment saw two players from opposing sides of El Clasico—Raphinha and Vinicius—momentarily put aside their club loyalties.

 With Neymar once again sidelined due to injury, the iconic number is up for grabs—and there are three strong candidates who could wear it: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, or another rising star.

Not everyone believes the outcome of the 2022 World Cup was entirely fair. A former French international has now made a shocking claim, suggesting that Argentina’s victory was preordained by FIFA. According to him, the 2022 World Cup was ‘given to Messi’, and even some French fans were rooting for him to lift the trophy.

Despite the absence of key players like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's ability to perform well against Uruguay. He mentioned some uncertainty in midfield but highlighted the depth of talent within his squad. He acknowledged the challenges presented by the upcoming matches.

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and favorable results elsewhere. In Oceania and Asia, other teams are battling for the remaining qualifying spots.

Martínez had been dealing with a muscle problem, missing Inter's Champions League match against Feyenoord. Despite scoring against Atalanta, further assessment confirmed the hamstring injury. His absence will require the coach to implement significant changes to the team’s strategy.

Brazil is once again set to take the field without Neymar, a scenario that has become all too familiar in recent months. But, how much does the Seleção really depend on the Santos ace? And more importantly, when will he finally make his long-awaited return to the national team?

After being ruled out of the Argentina national team, a former Lionel Messi's coach addresses his fitness and the doubts surrounding his participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Fans were eager to see Neymar go head-to-head with Lionel Messi in the legendary Superclasico de las Americas, but they will now have to wait for another opportunity.

For months, Neymar’s return to the Brazil national team has been one of the most talked-about topics in South American soccer. However, in a disappointing turn of events, the Santos ace will not be available after suffering a left thigh injury that has ruled him out of action.