Messi to start on bench but Scaloni hoping for high Argentina levels
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is hoping for more of the same from his team, even if Lionel Messi will be on the bench against Jordan. Messi has scored all five of Argentina’s goals so far at the World Cup, with…
Iraq must be proud of World Cup journey, says Arnold
Graham Arnold insists Iraq must look back at their World Cup campaign with pride, despite losing all of their matches. Iraq exited the tournament without a point to their name as they slumped to a thumping 5-0 defeat to Senegal…
England’s Toney: I bring more than just penalties
Ivan Toney wants to offer more to England at the World Cup than just being a penalty specialist. Toney was a surprise call-up to Thomas Tuchel’s squad, with the forward having not featured for the Three Lions since June 2025….
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…