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ATLANTA (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s scoreless streak for the United States has extended to a career-high eight games as the World Cup approaches.”It’s frustrating, but we just have to keep moving forward,” he said after Tuesday night’s game. Lost to Portugal 0-2 Friendly. “There are a lot of big things ahead, but I know we will get to the other side.”Pulisic He has not scored an international goal since November 18, 2024 in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final against Jamaica, and has not scored in 12 games against AC Milan since December 28. US manager Mauricio Pochettino moved the 27-year-old…

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FOr for several seconds, no one moved. Then reality hit. Poland lost to Sweden in the playoffs in Stockholm, missing out on the 2026 World Cup.It all happened in one late moment. The game felt like a stalemate for a long time, but Viktor Gökeres broke through in the final minute to give Sweden the edge they needed. This single goal was enough to decide the UEFA Pass B play-off final, with Sweden advancing and Poland unable to turn back.Mexican phenom Gilberto Mora returns to the field, thrilling fansThere was no lack of effort on the part of Poland. They…

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England manager Thomas Tuchel is narrowing down his list of candidates before announcing his World Cup squad, but he is concerned whether his attackers, apart from Harry Kane, have the killer instinct needed to become champions this summer.March 31, 2026, 13:03Updated March 31, 2026 13:03England head coach Thomas Tuchel has set a challenge for his frontline players.Thomas Tuchel’s messaging is very clever.In October last year, a strong warning was issued to Marcus Rashford about the need to perform on the pitch, with the word potential being “dangerous in sport” if a player fails to live up to expectations. Since then,…

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Rasmus Hjølund was one of three Danish players to miss a penalty as the Czechs missed out on a World Cup place. The on-loan Manchester United striker failed to convert his first spot-kick, while Anders Dreyer and Matthias Jensen also failed to find the back of the net.However, Viktor Gökeres scored the winning goal in the 88th minute against Poland, allowing Sweden to prevail and claim one of the final spots in this summer’s North American tournament. Anthony Elanga scored the Scandinavian side’s first goal and they took the lead twice, only to be thwarted by their opponents until the…

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Novak Djokovic made a surprise public appearance on Tuesday night to attend Italy’s dramatic World Cup playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result that sealed the Azzurri’s historic exit from the 2026 tournament.The former world number one tennis player was spotted in the stands at Zenica’s Vilino Polje Stadium, where Bosnia won 4-1 on penalties after trailing 1-1 until the 120th minute. His presence was confirmed by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association.Djokovic, a well-known soccer fan and supporter of AC Milan, received applause from fans in Bosnia and Italy as cameras caught him watching the decisive play-off clash.Moise…

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Former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is recovering from injury during the international breakMarch 31, 2026, 13:11Updated March 31, 2026 13:34Romelu Lukaku did not appear at Napoli’s training on Tuesday (Image: 2026 Ciancaphoto Studio)Napoli have indicated they will penalize Romelu Lukaku for not taking part in training on Tuesday. The former Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton striker is still recovering from an injury sustained during his international break in March, but the decision has caused tension in Italy.Lukaku endured an injury-plagued season, not returning to competitive action until January after suffering a thigh problem during preseason last summer.…

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Italy will not participate in this year’s World Cup (Image: Getty)Italy continues to have a tough time in tournaments, missing out on qualifying for the World Cup for the third year in a row. Since defeating France in an unforgettable final 20 years ago, the Italians have won only one World Cup match, losing in the group stage in 2010 and 2014 and missing out on qualification to Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. He will not play again this summer after suffering a heartbreak in the penalty shootout against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Courtesy of Moise Kean, Gennaro Gattuso’s side defeated Northern…

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LONDON (AP) – Manager Thomas Tuchel insisted England’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Japan in a friendly on Tuesday will not affect his team’s chances in the next game. world cup.England lost some of the momentum they had built under Tuchel with the draw. Uruguay and The match was played at Wembley Stadium on Friday, and four days later they lost at the same venue to a first-half goal from Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma.Coach Tuchel prepared an experimental lineup for both games, including the captain and other key regulars. harry kane, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka Missing due to minor injuries.The German…

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TDiscussions over a potential dark horse for the 2026 World Cup are already starting to take shape, and Japan’s national soccer team is quickly getting into the discussion. The 1-0 victory over England at Wembley Stadium may have been a friendly, but the result carries weight. Japan became the first Asian country to defeat the Lions, thereby sending a message that they can compete with top-notch opponents.Nivi misses crucial penalty kick in Kings League match against BrazilThe question is whether that performance will lead to something bigger when the World Cup starts.it starts with its identityThe case of Japan as…

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There has been some discussion about Eddie Howe’s future at Newcastle, who sit 12th in the Premier League table.March 31, 2026, 10:05Updated March 31, 2026 11:03Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe feels he is under pressure this summer. (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe’s long-term future has been thrown into further doubt, with club chairman David Hopkinson offering no guarantees about his future. The pressure mounted on Howe after Newcastle’s 2-1 derby defeat to Sunderland in their previous match.Hopkinson revealed he had a two-hour meeting with the manager immediately after the defeat at St James’ Park. Newcastle’s…

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