Socceroo Degenek says pressure on Turkey, not us
The weight of expectations will be on Turkey's shoulders when they return to the World Cup after 24 years for their Group D opener against Australia, Socceroos defender Milos Degenek said this wee…
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Marten de Roon, Bergamo's own, returns as the Netherlands' pillar of stability
Captain and record appearance holder for Atalanta, the midfielder brings experience, balance, and leadership - qualities that convinced Ronald Koeman to once again rely on one of the most dependable…
Morocco compelled to make two injury substitutions before World Cup opener against Brazil
Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.
'Feel like a child again': Son relishing World Cup campaign with South Korea
South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".
Hugo Broos on How to Beat Mexico and the Home Side's Surprising World Cup Statistic
South Africa are dreaming of an upset when they face co-hosts Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday, but are under no illusions as to the task at hand.
Column: Rui Vitoria on Portugal, Salah and Why the 2026 World Cup May Be the Start of a New Era
In an exclusive column for Flashscore, former Benfica and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, discussing Portugal's chances, Mo Salah's importance and how the tournament may…
Gordon nets as England overcome Costa Rica in final World Cup preparation game
England overcame the Florida storms and a physical Costa Rica side to triumph 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup (WC), earning the Three Lions only a fourth win frin their las…
Ronaldo misfires but Portugal prevail in final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria
Francisco Conceicao netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, giving themselves the perfec…
Infantino says people should 'chill' over Somali referee being denied US entry for World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.
Referee Artan gets hero's welcome in Somalia after being denied US entry and World Cup dream
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the US for the World Cup, describing the decision as a matter of "fate" and urgin…