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Argentina Start World Cup Title Defense Against Algeria in Kansas City

Messi's form will shape expectations for the defending champions; Algeria's fast, creative forwards are seen as a real challenge.

Mexico Keeps World Cup Roster Open as Home Group Stage Nears

Asian Cup 2027 Groups Set in Riyadh Draw

AFC Sets 2027 Asian Cup Draw for May 9 in Saudi Arabia

Türkiye Books 2026 World Cup Spot With 1-0 Playoff Win Over Kosovo

Bafana Bafana Name 23-Man Squad, Set Two Panama Friendlies as World Cup Prep

India U20 Women Start Thailand Training as Coach Reports Significant Gains

Full 2026 World Cup Schedule Released for U.S., Canada and Mexico

Copa do Nordeste 2026 Draw Sets Groups, Fixtures and Dates

Kairat Eliminated After 1–4 Home Loss to Club Brugge as Astana Police Detain Borat-Clad Belgian Fans

France Sets June Friendlies, Nantes Date Confirmed Before World Cup

Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 Confirmed After Group-Stage Finale

Angola and Zimbabwe Draw 1–1 at AFCON as Group B Path Narrows

Mahrez Brace, Luca Zidane’s Debut Lift Algeria Past Sudan at AFCON

Haaland Posts 'Salam Brusjans' on Salah's Instagram After Egypt's Late AFCON Win

Egypt and South Africa Open AFCON Group B With 2–1 Wins

Safonov Keeps Clean Sheet on Champions League Return as PSG Draw at Athletic

England Set March Wembley Friendlies vs Uruguay and Japan Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast Names AFCON Squad, Recalling Wilfried Zaha for Title Defense

FIFA Confirms 2026 World Cup Draw Pots and New Seeding, Sets Livestream