Martinez and Portugal focused on Colombia, not World Cup knockouts
Roberto Martinez said his full focus remained on Portugal’s final Group K game against Colombia rather than who his team could face in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Portugal take on Colombia at Miami Stadium in a battle for…
Stephan: France delivered ‘special’ performance for Deschamps
France assistant Guy Stephan said his team delivered a “special performance” during their 4-1 victory over Norway for the absent Didier Deschamps. Deschamps was not at Boston Stadium following the passing of his mother earlier in the week, but France and…
Resting Haaland and Odegaard a ‘no-brainer’ for Norway boss Solbakken
Stale Solbakken defended his decision to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway’s 4-1 defeat to France in their final Group I game. With top spot on the line, France swept aside Norway at Boston Stadium, with Ousmane Dembele scoring…
‘It has not been an easy decision’ – Ceballos confirms Real Madrid exit
Daniel Ceballos has announced his nine-year association with Real Madrid has come to an end following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. Ceballos, who joined Madrid from Real Betis in 2017 for a reported €18m transfer fee, confirmed his decision on…
Bellamy ‘absolutely committed’ to Wales after Burnley move collapse, insists FAW boss
Craig Bellamy is “absolutely committed” to Wales following the breakdown of his proposed move to Burnley, the Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has insisted. Bellamy was reportedly set to take charge at Burnley, where he previously served…
Anderson and Rodri would be ‘formidable’ Man City partnership, says Carragher
Elliot Anderson will forge a “formidable” Manchester City midfield alongside Rodri if he completes his widely anticipated move from Nottingham Forest, according to former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. The England midfielder is widely reported to be set to join City for a…
Prediction: Algeria vs Austria – SoccerNews
Competing for second and third place in Group J, Algeria and Austria meet at Kansas City Stadium on Sunday in a decisive World Cup showdown. The Fennecs come off a historic victory over Jordan, while Das Team arrive after suffering…
Pedri: Only Messi can do what he does at his age
Pedri has hailed his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, saying he is the only player capable of doing the things he can at his age. Spain midfielder Pedri only managed to play one season with Blaugrana great Messi, before he…
Prediction: Jordan vs Argentina | SoccerNews
Simply looking to sign off their Group J charge with a final flurry in Arlington, Argentina will meet Jordan in the early hours of Sunday. With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage set to officially get underway over the coming…
Pochettino accuses critics of ‘thinking too small’ after United States defeat
Mauricio Pochettino cut a frustrated figure at a line of questioning about his United States side missing out on making history and winning all three World Cup group-stage games. USMNT were beaten 3-2 by Turkiye in a back-and-forth encounter at…