World Cup

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Alexis Vega

Star Player's Injury Rocks Mexico National Team's November Campaign

Toluca has announced that Alexis Vega has sustained an injury that will rule him out of Mexico's forthcoming November international matches. The dynamic forward picked up a hamstring problem during Toluca's 2-2 stalemate with Pachuca, with medical examinations confirming that Vega faces approximately one month on

Messi

Messi Drops Bombshell About His Future as Barcelona Legends Alba and Busquets Call Time on Careers

Lionel Messi acknowledged that his "moment will arrive soon" following the announcement by longtime colleagues Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba regarding their upcoming departures from professional football. Busquets, aged 37, and Alba, 36, will both conclude their professional soccer journeys at the conclusion of the 2025 MLS campaign,

Haaland

The One Crucial Factor That Sets Erling Haaland Apart from Kylian Mbappe Revealed

Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé stand among the world's most lethal goalscorers currently, yet Manchester City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma believes the Norwegian striker possesses a more devastating shot than his French counterpart. Few individuals are better positioned to make such an assessment than the Italian shot-stopper,

Messi

Messi Drops Major Bombshell About His 2026 World Cup Future

Lionel Messi has revealed his desire to represent Argentina in the 2026 World Cup tournament. The Inter Miami star previously declared following Argentina's triumph against France in the 2022 final that it would mark his last World Cup participation, yet his commitment to Lionel Scaloni's squad

Messi

Messi's Inter Miami Deal Could Shape His 2026 World Cup Dreams—Inside the Contract Details

Lionel Messi's choice to prolong his tenure at Inter Miami through 2028 doesn't automatically guarantee his participation for Argentina in the upcoming World Cup, according to recent reports. The 38-year-old striker finally put an end to ongoing speculation about his club future by confirming a three-year

Mexico

Colombia Crushes Mexico's Dreams: How El Tri's Texas Showdown Turned Into a Devastating Nightmare

Mexico struggled significantly in the second period and suffered a crushing 4–0 loss to Colombia at AT&T Stadium, marking the heaviest defeat during Javier Aguirre's tenure. Jhon Lucumí netted the opener early in the contest. Mexico rallied effectively and held a slight edge over Colombia

Neves

Portugal Teammate Delivers Heartfelt Message as Diogo Jota Reaches Historic Milestone

Rúben Neves marked his maiden international goal for Portugal with a touching tribute to the departed Diogo Jota in a poignant scene witnessed by supporters at the Estádio José Alvalade. The central midfielder nodded in a dramatic injury-time winner for Roberto Martínez's squad to claim maximum points against

Fofana

Hot-Property Winger Sets Sights on Liverpool and Man City as Top Transfer Targets

Representatives of Lyon winger Malick Fofana have stated that the 20-year-old talent "deserves to be" at Liverpool or Manchester City following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fofana attracted significant attention from European clubs during the previous summer transfer window after an impressive 2024–25 season. The Belgian player

Mexico

Mexico vs. Colombia Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream

Mexico continues its preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly encounter against Colombia. El Tri secured draws against Japan and South Korea in friendly fixtures last month and aims to bounce back with a victory against South American rivals. Manager Javier Aguirre faces challenges due to several

Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior Reveals the Manager Who Changed His Career Forever

Vinícius Júnior has identified former Real Madrid head coach and current Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti as the finest tactician he has collaborated with throughout his career. Ancelotti's comeback to Madrid in 2021 initiated their professional partnership, with Vinícius delivering his most impressive performances under the renowned

Argentina

Argentina Forced to Relocate Chicago Friendly as Protests and Poor Ticket Sales Spark Venue Crisis

The friendly match between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been officially moved and rescheduled to October 14 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, after initially being planned for Chicago one day prior. A representative from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), who requested anonymity, indicated that the decision to move away

Spain

Spain vs. Georgia Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Streaming

Spain has the opportunity to advance further toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they welcome Georgia for a qualifying match on Saturday night. La Roja dominated Bulgaria and Türkiye in their initial two qualifying fixtures, scoring nine goals while keeping clean sheets in comfortable victories. They enter as heavy

Portugal

Portugal vs. Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Portugal has enjoyed a remarkable 2025, which typically indicates the lack of a major international competition. Despite the talent-rich Iberian nation's disappointing performances at premier tournaments, they've demonstrated themselves as one of Europe's most formidable teams this year and are considered among the top

Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres Under Fire After Sweden's Crushing Defeat Exposes Striker's Struggles

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres faced harsh criticism from Swedish media following his poor performance in Sweden's disappointing 2-0 loss to Switzerland on Friday evening. Sweden hosted Switzerland at the Strawberry Arena, hoping to secure their first victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, but instead suffered

Yamal

Spain's Rising Star Lamine Yamal Sidelined: The Shocking Reason Behind His October Absence

Luis de la Fuente will be without Lamine Yamal as Spain progresses through their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in October. The Spanish national team has two home fixtures against Georgia and Bulgaria, looking to cement their place in next summer's tournament where they're expected to

Marsch

Jesse Marsch Credits Canadian PM's Inspiring Words as Team Earns Praise for Relentless Fighting Spirit

Following Canada's men's national soccer team's 1-0 defeat to Australia on Friday evening in Montreal, head coach Jesse Marsch found himself with little need for words in the dressing room—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was there to address the squad. Carney delivered remarks

Spain

Spain Clash with Georgia: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups and What to Expect

Spain advance their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey on Saturday night as they welcome familiar opponents Georgia in Elche. These two teams have encountered each other frequently in recent times, meeting five occasions since early 2021. As expected, Spain have controlled these encounters, claiming victory in all five matches

Portugal

Portugal Clash with Ireland: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups and Match Breakdown

A pair of victories for Portugal in October could be sufficient to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup, beginning with their clash against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening. Roberto Martinez's squad has underwhelmed at major competitions, yet they continue to be among the globe&

Mexico

Santiago Gimenez Poised to Steal the Spotlight as Mexico Faces Colombia

El Tri will step onto the field at AT&T Stadium to battle Colombia in their opening October international exhibition match. Head coach Javier Aguirre recently disclosed that he has already determined "approximately 80%" of the squad that will wear Mexico's colors at the 2026

USMNT

USMNT Battles Ecuador: Your Complete Viewing Guide for Tonight's Showdown

The United States men's national soccer team begins its October international window with a friendly match against Ecuador on Friday evening at Q2 Stadium in Austin. Following a mostly underwhelming inaugural year under manager Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT aims to continue momentum from a 2–0 victory over

Argentina

Argentina vs. Venezuela: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live

Argentina advance their preparations for defending their world championship when they meet Venezuela in an international friendly match in Miami Gardens this Friday. La Albiceleste secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup back in March and have been focused on next summer's competition ever since, with

Germany

Germany Takes on Luxembourg: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream

Germany must secure two wins in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches this month to steer clear of the playoff route. A shocking 2–0 loss to Slovakia in September left their belated qualifying campaign starting on the wrong note, and many questioned their display against Northern Ireland days later,

Canada

Canada Clashes with Australia and Colombia: Three Game-Changing Factors Plus Your Complete Viewing Guide

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching in under 250 days, Canada's men's national soccer team prepares for two crucial preparation matches in October against No. 25-ranked Australia and No. 17-ranked Colombia. Currently sitting 26th in FIFA's world rankings, Canada will welcome Australia to

South Korea

South Korea Battles Brazil: Your Complete Viewing Guide for the Epic Showdown

South Korea and Brazil are set to face each other in an international friendly match on Friday as both teams prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both countries have secured their spots for next summer's tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with South Korea

Dembélé

Dembélé's Shocking Absence: What's Keeping the Star Winger Off France's October Squad?

France advance their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey throughout the October international window but must manage without their Ballon d'Or recipient Ousmane Dembélé. Les Bleus secured victories in their opening two qualifying matches during September's international period, defeating Ukraine and Iceland to move closer to

Brazil

South Korea Clashes with Brazil in Must-Watch International Friendly: Complete Match Preview, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Brazil seeks to bounce back from their humiliating September loss in Bolivia as they head to Seoul for Friday's international friendly against South Korea. The Seleção secured their spot for next summer's World Cup in June but have struggled to impress throughout CONMEBOL qualifying. They concluded

Pulisic

Five USMNT Stars Set to Shine Against Ecuador and Australia This October

The United States men's national soccer team has fewer than 250 days remaining before they begin the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American territory. However, numerous uncertainties remain regarding the squad composition and which athletes will be most compatible with head coach Mauricio Pochettino's tactical approach,