Romelu Lukaku withdraws from Belgium pre World Cup friendlies against USA and Mexico
Belgium’s top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, has withdrawn from their trip to the USA this week and will miss World Cup warm-up matches in Atlanta and Chicago.
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Bafana Bafana boast impressive history versus Central American sides with Panama matches approaching
Bafana Bafana head into two friendly matches against Panama over the next week with a strong record against teams from Central America having never lost to one in the past.
Trossard withdraws from Belgium team ahead of friendlies versus USA and Mexico
Belgium must do without Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken for the upcoming trip to the United States where they play two World Cup warm-up matches.
Newcastle Jets midfielder Bayliss targets All Whites World Cup position
A footballing career forged in Australia's tropical north will reach a high point for Lachlan Bayliss in Auckland next week as the Newcastle Jets midfielder reports for his first New Zealand camp wi…
Iranian Forward Sardar Azmoun Omitted from National Team Following Expulsion Claims
undefined Striker Sardar Azmoun was omitted from the Iran squad announced for two World Cup warm-ups after Iranian media reports that he had been expelled from the national team for a perceived act…
Portugal manager Martinez hands debut senior call to Mateus Fernandes and recalls Horta along with Samu
Coach Roberto Martinez announced this Friday Portugal’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the United States.
Veteran Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa Set to Rejoin Mexico Squad for Pre-World Cup Matches
Long-serving goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa returned to the Mexico roster on Thursday, earning a call-up from coach Javier Aguirre for this month's World Cup warm-up matches against Portugal and Belgiu…
Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, says president
Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday that her nation stands ready to stage Iran's opening fixtures at the 2026 World Cup should circumstances require it amid the ongoing Middle East…
Iran in talks with FIFA to transfer World Cup matches to Mexico, embassy states
The Iranian football association is holding discussions with FIFA regarding the relocation of its opening group stage fixtures at the World Cup from the United States to Mexico, pointing to the escal…
Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup
Mexico announced on Friday that it plans to station around 100,000 security staff to safeguard supporters during the football World Cup across three hosting locations, including Guadalajara, which ha…