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ROME (AP) – Italy will never get a chance to make up for Roberto Baggio’s failure in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl.4 time champion I won’t even be returning to North America for this year’s tournament. They lost to 66th place Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. in the qualifying playoffs.Italy was eliminated at the same stage, missing out on their third consecutive World Cup appearance. Sweden Ahead of and leading up to the 2018 World Cup north macedonia In 2022. Here are five reasons why the Azzurri continue to struggle. Del Piero and Totti…

○Once again, Carlos Ancelotti’s decision caused a stir in Brazil. The coach has revealed one of the players he will include on his list for the 2026 World Cup after excluding Neymar Jr. from his squad for friendlies against France and Croatia. And of course it caused ripples. To the surprise of many fans, he chose defender Danilo Luis da Silva over one of the biggest stars such as Rafinha, Vincius Junior or Neymar himself. Caretto shows faith in DaniloThe Italian coach highlighted that the 34-year-old defender will be part of the final 26-man roster that will travel to the…

England 0-1 Japan: Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions played at Wembley on Tuesday night in their final international match at home ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup.March 31, 2026, 21:41Updated March 31, 2026 21:55Thomas Tuchel’s team failed to get a result against Japan (Image: Getty Images)England lost 1-0 to Japan on Friday night, making it an unforgettable and lackluster night at Wembley. Thomas Tuchel’s injury-plagued Three Lions struggled to match the tempo of their Asian opponents, who looked brighter and sharper in the capital, with alarm bells ringing ahead of this summer’s North American World Cup.Kaoru Mitoma gave Japan the…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran plans to play on U.S. soil during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there are currently no backup plans. The statement comes as the tournament approaches and geopolitical tensions continue to be part of broader discussions.The 2026 edition will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and will be the first expanded tournament with 48 teams. This format increases the possibility of teams being scheduled across multiple host countries, including a game in the United States where Iran could potentially play.FIFA’s stance is rooted in the standard principle that sporting competitions should…

England put in a flat performance as Japan came to Wembley to secure victory, but manager Thomas Tuchel will be left questioning whether any of his players are World Cup-worthy.March 31, 2026 21:38Updated March 31, 2026 21:44Kaoru Mitoma proved to be Japan’s shining light at WembleyJapan came on strong at Wembley, defeating England and underscoring their World Cup qualification with an impressive victory, led by Yoshiro Mitoma’s first-half goal.The Brighton ace was coming off the first-half break, facing a familiar opponent from his Premier League experience, but his shot left no chance for Jordan Pickford.Thomas Tuchel’s side finished this international…

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. and Portugal U-15 National Team (Image: Getty Images)If Cristiano Ronaldo Junior decides to move to Real Madrid, he could face the same pressure and scrutiny that Kai Rooney endures. The 15-year-old son of the Portuguese soccer superstar of the same name recently trained with Real Madrid’s Under-16 team in Spain.He is currently signed to the youth team of his father’s current club, Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr, and also played in the academies of Juventus and Manchester United during Ronaldo’s time there. Ronaldo Junior has temporarily returned to Spain with his family while his father recovers from…

MONTEREY, Mexico (AP) — 48 teams will participate. FIFA biggest ever world cup It was completed after a qualifying process that lasted over two and a half years. Hours later on Tuesday, Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental play-off in Monterrey, northern Mexico, securing 48th place. Bosnia and Herzegovina They defeated four-time champions Italy in a penalty shootout in the European playoffs. As a result, Italy lost, having qualified for the World Cup for the third time in a row.On the final day of qualifying, eight teams from Europe competed for four spots. Two spots remain in the new…

TPortugal’s national team coach is committed to his rehabilitation, knowing that the world football prodigy is a disciplined and highly professional player. The coach does not interfere with the recovery plan as he blindly believes that he will be in good shape for the World Cup.He has a minor injury at the moment, but will definitely play and train next week. nothing seriousRoberto MarnesHis words are in line with the plans drawn up by Al Nasr, Cristiano Ronaldo and Saudi national team coach Jorge Jesus, in that the Portuguese player could return to the pitch against Al Najma SC on…

England, without Harry Kane, struggled after losing to Japan at Wembley, but Thomas Tuchel protected the team’s reliance on the prolific Bayern Munich striker.Harry Kane was absent as England lost to JapanManager Thomas Tuchel insisted it was “perfectly normal” for England to rely on Harry Kane, despite Bayern Munich’s struggle against Japan without their ace.The English marksman was forced to watch the dominant Wembley match from the stands after sustaining an injury during training. Kane has been England’s number nine for a decade, with no clear back-up waiting in the wings.England rarely missed games and were able to continue to…

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin says morale is low as Mykhailo Mudryk continues to be suspended as he awaits sentencing after testing positive for the banned drug meldonium. The Chelsea winger has not featured for the Blues since December 2024 and has been charged by the Football Association with anti-doping offenses.Mudryk could face a ban of up to four years, but the penalty has not yet been finalized, and the World Anti-Doping Agency announced in November that he was awaiting disciplinary proceedings from the FA. Palkin, who watched Mudryk develop through Shakhtar’s academy and his £88.5m move to Chelsea, is…