Despite the disaster… Gattuso to remain Italy coach!
Gennaro Gattuso will remain in his position as Italy coach at least until the next international break in June, according to team manager Gianluigi Buffon. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the third consecutive time after a shock penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match Italy played mostly […]
Surprise: Renard Requests to Leave the Saudi National Team
The French newspaper L’Équipe dropped a bombshell, revealing that Hervé Renard is the one who wants to leave his position as coach of the Saudi national team, just 70 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The French coach has faced intense criticism recently due to his team’s clear decline in performance. The […]
Messi scores in his final home game for Argentina against Zambia
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia in a friendly match at La Bombonera, concluding the March 2026 international break. Lionel Scaloni’s squad had faced heavy criticism after a lackluster 2-1 win against Mauritania, necessitating a reassuring response just two and a half months before the start of the 2026 World […]
Iraq and DR Congo complete the lineup for the 2026 World Cup
The Iraqi and DR Congo national teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup through the intercontinental play-offs, securing their places in the tournament for the first time in many years. Africa had an additional half-spot in the World Cup, with one team from each continent qualifying for the intercontinental play-offs, which also included teams from […]
Italy Fails to Reach the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina pulled off the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Italy 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. Italy had reached the playoff final after a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, and there was widespread belief that the Azzurri would easily overcome Bosnia and secure […]
With ten men, Egypt draws with Spain in a friendly match
The Egyptian national team put on a heroic defensive display and managed a goalless draw against Spain in a friendly match as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptians clearly had the upper hand in the first half, and Omar Marmoush came close to giving Egypt the lead with a powerful shot […]
Turkey qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year absence
The Turkish national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European playoff final, ending a 24-year absence from the tournament and sending a long-deprived fanbase into celebration. Background: a generation without a World Cup Turkey’s last appearance at a World Cup came in 2002 in Korea and Japan, where […]
Sweden qualifies for the 2026 World Cup at Poland’s expense
In one of the most thrilling matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 at the Friends Arena, securing their place in the tournament for the 13th time in Scandinavian history. Sweden took the lead in the 18th minute through Antonín Illanga, but Nikola Zalewski equalized for the visitors in the 33rd […]
Spanish fans chant racist slogans during the Egypt match
The Spain-Egypt match witnessed a deplorable incident when fans at the RCDE Stadium directed racist chants against Muslims. This match marked the first time the Spanish national team had played in Catalonia in many years, at the home ground of Espanyol. Around the middle of the first half, in the 23rd minute, racist chants were […]
Morocco secures its first win under coach Wahbi against Paraguay
The Moroccan national team defeated Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly match played on Tuesday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France — a performance that gives coach Mohamed Wahbi his first win in charge and provides Morocco with a timely confidence boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Background: Wahbi’s early days with the Atlas […]