Brazil confirmed their place at the 2026 World Cup with a narrow 1-0 success over Paraguay in South American qualifying, delivering Carlo Ancelotti his first triumph in charge. The decisive goal came in the second half when Vinicius Jr found the net from close range, capitalizing on clever play from Matheus Cunha, who is set […]
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Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not represent Poland as long as Michal Probierz remains head coach. The striker, who has netted 85 times in 158 appearances for his country, has been left out of the current international squad following a change in team leadership. The Polish Football Association confirmed on Sunday that coach Probierz
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Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as Brazil head coach ended without a goal as his team played out a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in World Cup qualifying. The match in Guayaquil saw the five-time champions unable to find a breakthrough despite several attempts. Flamengo’s Gerson went closest to scoring for the visitors but was denied by a
Carlo Ancelotti has officially stepped into his new role as head coach of the Brazil national team, expressing pride and determination as he prepares for the challenge. Speaking at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters, the 65-year-old Italian said he was “honored and proud to lead the best team in the world,” adding that his
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Brazil captain Marquinhos has issued an apology to supporters following his team’s disastrous 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires during World Cup qualifying. The loss marked Brazil’s worst-ever result in the tournament’s qualification history, leaving their place at next year’s finals still uncertain. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone found
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Thomas Tuchel claimed his second successive victory as England’s head coach, leading his side to a 3-0 win over Latvia in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Despite the comfortable scoreline, it was a challenging evening for England as they struggled to convert their dominance into goals until late in the game. James shines on
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Japan has become the first team to earn a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup via the qualification process after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama. Goals from Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo in the second half sealed the victory, ensuring Japan’s spot in the tournament with three matches remaining in
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Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has welcomed Jordan Henderson’s return to the England squad, describing it as a “great move” that brings valuable leadership and experience. The 34-year-old Ajax midfielder has been recalled for the first time since November 2023, with newly appointed manager Thomas Tuchel including him in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers
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Tottenham Hotspur center-back Cristian Romero has been named in Argentina’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury during Spurs’ 4-3 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on 8 December. His club has taken a cautious approach to his recovery, as
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Valentin Carboni, the talented 19-year-old currently on loan from Inter Milan to Marseille, has been dealt a major setback after sustaining a serious knee injury while on international duty with Argentina. The midfielder has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an injury expected to sideline him for at least six months. Given the long recovery
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