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/ 216 days ago

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in FIFA competitions after goal in Club World Cup

Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in FIFA competitions, with 25 goals across 10 tournaments over a 20-year span. His latest came against Porto in the 2025 Club World Cup, a left-footed strike that gave Inter Miami the win — and pushed him past Brazil’s Marta to become the highest scorer in FIFA history.
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/ 220 days ago

Star Santiago Gimenez makes bold claim about Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

While being one of the hosts for the 2026 World Cup, star striker Santiago Gimenez made a bold claim about Mexico ahead of the international competition.
Ricardo Moreira

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/ 224 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: The 13 teams already qualified after international break

South America’s CONMEBOL region still has three direct spots and one playoff spot up for grabs. Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador have already qualified, and the final two matchdays in September will decide the rest.
Wagner Meier

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/ 225 days ago

2026 World Cup: Brazil qualified under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti

With the win, Brazil becomes the second South American nation, after Argentina, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Still with two games left in the qualifiers—against Chile and Bolivia—Ancelotti’s squad can now begin preparations with less pressure.
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/ 225 days ago

Italy in turmoil for 2026 World Cup as Claudio Ranieri rejects coach role after Spalletti’s dismissal

The Italian national team has been left in shock ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Claudio Ranieri rejected the offer to become head coach following Luciano Spalletti's dismissal.
FRANKLIN JACOME

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/ 225 days ago

2026 FIFA World Cup: Three teams emerging near qualification — What needs to happen and who are the candidates?

Ecuador, Paraguay, and Brazil could all book their spots for the 2026 World Cup tonight, depending on how other results unfold. With Argentina already qualified, only five direct spots and one playoff spot remain in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, making every point crucial moving forward.
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/ 230 days ago

Not just Uzbekistan: Another historic first as a surprise nation qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026

In an evening of high drama and jubilation across the AFC region, a second nation joined Uzbekistan in making history by clinching a World Cup berth for the very first time.
Laurence Griffiths

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/ 230 days ago

2026 World Cup: Ninth team secures qualification as the tournament brims with entries

South Korea has clinched its spot in the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iraq on June 5, 2025. The victory ensures the Taeguk Warriors' 11th consecutive appearance in the tournament. Goals from Kim Jin-gyu and Oh Hyeon-gyu secured the three points, further cementing South Korea’s dominance in the AFC qualifiers.
MARCELO ENDELLI

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/ 230 days ago

Chile vs. Argentina: Confirmed lineups with Lionel Messi’s participation uncertain

While Argentina’s path to the World Cup seems secure, Chile is hanging by a thread. Sitting last in the table with only 10 points, La Roja needs nothing less than a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Sean Gallup

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/ 230 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Historic qualification for a national team making its debut in the tournament

Uzbekistan has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for its first-ever World Cup. The team secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates on June 5, 2025, a result that guaranteed their qualification.
Marcelo Endelli

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/ 231 days ago

Scaloni doubts Lionel Messi’s participation in the Chile match for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

After nearly 200 days without playing for the national team, Lionel Messi is back with Argentina, preparing for a tight stretch of games across continents. His schedule includes a potential appearance against Chile, a clash with Colombia, and Inter Miami’s Club World Cup debut.
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/ 246 days ago

Ancelotti reunion? Kaka fuels Brazil talk with three-word tease

As Brazil prepares for a bold new chapter under Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership, a three-word response from Ballon d'Or winner and Milan icon Kaka has sparked fresh speculation.
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/ 246 days ago

Mourinho responds to Portugal job and Ronaldo reunion buzz with classic five-word comeback

Jose Mourinho, one of soccer’s most iconic managers, is once again linked with his homeland — and with a possible reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 249 days ago

2026 World Cup with Brazil, then back to Real Madrid? Ancelotti sets tentative return date

While Carlo Ancelotti is poised to take charge of Brazil, murmurs from within
Real Madrid suggest that his departure is anything but permanent.
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/ 251 days ago

FIFA suspends a new national team for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has made a major decision regarding the participation of Congo-Brazzaville in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup… the global football governing body confirmed that the suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) has been lifted, potentially allowing the African nation to rejoin the qualification process.