EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast’s Fae fires warning to Germany and reveals selection headache
Head coach Emerse Fae has expressed confidence that Ivory Coast national can compete strongly against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Graham Arnold emerges as unexpected saviour in Iraqs landmark achievement
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinent…
EXCLUSIVE: Ederson discusses Brazil's World Cup prospects and contrasts between Pep and Ancelotti
Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson spoke exclusively to Flashscore about Carlo Ancelotti's Selecao's preparations for the World Cup. Between the friendlies against France and Croatia, the goalkeeper analys…
Frances rotated squad overcomes Colombia in friendly with Doue starring
Desire Doue scored his first two senior international goals as France sent a message to their FIFA World Cup rivals with an impressive 3-1 victory over Colombia.
Ancelotti brushes aside Neymar questions after Brazil's loss against France
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti played down fans' chants for Neymar, who was not selected for the squad, after their 2‑1 defeat to France in a warm‑up game in Boston on Thursday, saying the focus sh…
Mbappe and Ekitike score as France defeat Brazil in Boston friendly match
France continued their preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC) with a 2-1 win against Brazil in a repeat of a 1998 final, extending Les Bleus’ unbeaten run to eight games (W7, D1).
Vinicius Junior eager to bring Real Madrid form to Brazil before World Cup
Vinicius Jr said on Wednesday he feels happier and more confident than ever and is determined to bring the same success he has enjoyed at Real Madrid to the Brazilian national team as preparations…
Kylian Mbappe '100%' recovered from knee injury ahead of final months of season
France striker Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered from a knee injury and wants to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches in the season run-in as he builds toward the World Cup.
William Saliba excluded from France team as Maxence Lacroix earns first call-up
Defender William Saliba has been ruled out of France's squad due to injury ahead of this month’s friendlies against Brazil and Colombia, with Maxence Lacroix called up to replace him, the country…
Former France and West Ham midfielder Payet retires from football
Former France midfielder Dimitri Payet announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday after a 21-year career.