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SAO PAULO (AP) – Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has questioned whether Neymar will be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian is yet to choose his former captain since he took over in May.”If Neymar deserves to be (in the squad), if he’s better than other players, then he’ll be in the World Cup, that’s it. (But) I don’t owe anyone anything,” Ancelotti said at a press conference in Washington on Friday after the draw.Brazil are in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.Ancelotti added: “If we talk about Neymar, we have to talk about other…
TThe group has officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11th to July 19th. The group stage ended on June 27th, and America managed to make it to the group. They will first face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, followed by Australia at Lumen Field, and finally close out the group stage before returning to SoFi to face the UEFA teams who qualified in the pass ‘C’ play-offs (participating teams include Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania).The drawing ceremony was attended by political leaders, including President Donald Trump, who…
Manchester United are expected to focus on rebuilding their midfield in 2026, and one of their young targets caught the eye during last week’s thrilling Champions League game.Christos Moussatis has many fans including Manchester United(Image: NurPhoto, Getty Images)Manchester United are said to have sent scouts to watch Olympiakos’ hugely popular teenage midfielder Christos Moussatis during last week’s thrilling Champions League clash with Real Madrid.In recent weeks, Europe’s elite, including a number of Premier League clubs, are said to be interested in the 18-year-old. And the youngster caught the attention of Olympiakos, who lost 4-3 against Los Blancos, and has been…
Donald Trump didn’t mince words when it came to comparing himself to the world’s best soccer players who will compete for international championships on American soil next year.The US president walked the red carpet with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the tournament draw, showing the world that he has a lot of confidence in himself and his past play.The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest tournament to date, with 48 countries competing for the right to lift the trophy this summer. Most games will be played in the United States, with some group stage games hosted by Canada and…
Florian Wirtz has had a slow start to life at Liverpool after his big-money move to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen, with one of his international team-mates taking up his place in defence.Florian Wirtz is yet to score his first goal for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Newcastle star Nick Waltemmed has slammed criticism of Florian Wirtz as “ridiculous” after the midfielder got off to a slow start at Liverpool. The midfielder joined the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for £116m.However, the 22-year-old is yet to live up to expectations as a Liverpool player. He has four assists in all competitions, one…
BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce has criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the draw for the 2026 World Cup, claiming: “This man has no shame.” The criticism came during a night that was dominated by entertainment and ceremony, with the actual drawing taking a decidedly backseat.The World Cup draw, which was scheduled to begin at 5pm (British time), had passed for a full hour and only three countries had advanced: the host nation, the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino appeared on stage multiple times, first to welcome participants and introduce the expanded 48-team tournament format.The FIFA Secretary then took to…
It was almost impossible for the US to demand Let’s draw better in 2026 world cup. The co-hosts will be grouped with the winners of the European play-offs between Paraguay, Australia, Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania in Friday’s draw, and should be expected to remain in their own party until at least the round of 32, with President Donald Trump in attendance in Washington.US coach Mauricio Pochettino will not take anything for granted, but with no country ranked in the top 20 of FIFA’s rankings, it would be a huge disappointment if his side did not advance to the top…
WAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws take place and anticipation builds across North America, Panini America has unveiled a special cover exclusively for Mexico, the first in the history of the iconic sticker collection. This landmark decision adds new meaning to the preparations for the first World Cup to be co-hosted by three countries, and shows how far-reaching and ambitious the 2026 tournament is expected to be.Panini has already announced the Canadian and U.S. cover designs for its upcoming album, a colorful presentation centered around the tournament’s official emblem, the FIFA World Cup trophy, and the company’s timeless “bicycle…
Arsenal’s midfield of Declan Rice and Martin Zvimendi has received huge praise as a big factor in the Gunners’ title win this season, but one former star believes both could be ousted.Declan Rice continues to shine at Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)Former Arsenal star Alex Song has bizarrely insisted he can still start in the Gunners’ midfield 12 years after leaving the club. The north London side have enjoyed an excellent season so far, with their midfield focus central.Since joining from West Ham United, Declan Rice has become one of the most complete midfield players in world football. Teammate Martin Zvimendi has…
Everything fell into place for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Even before the ball was struck, those in the arena and those watching at home enjoyed more than an hour of entertainment.From Andrea Bocelli’s masterful opening performance to Gianni Infantino’s use of chants and comedy to get the crowd going. Despite criticism on social media, the event was a success without any major issues.The draw itself was a kind result for England. One of the favorites heads into next summer’s tournament aiming to top the group, which also includes Croatia, Ghana and Panama.But away from…