Bosnia vs Italy probable line-ups for World Cup play-off

Italy seem inclined to use the same starting XI that beat Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off, but Bosnia are ready to launch a fresh talent, according to Football Italia portal.
31 March 2026, 14:00 PM

Italy pushing youth reform as ailing football nation eyes World Cup return

As Italian football fans worry that their national team might miss out on a third straight World Cup in Tuesday's play-off decider with Bosnia and Herzegovina, moves are afoot to take the Azzurri back to the top.
31 March 2026, 12:01 PM

Ancelotti says Danilo certain to be part of Brazil World Cup squad

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has backed veteran defender Danilo to be part of his final 26-man squad for this year’s World Cup in North America, adding that his squad is largely settled.
31 March 2026, 11:03 AM

Depleted Bangladesh look to spoil Singapore’s party

Despite missing a few key players, Bangladesh will look to end their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high when they face already-qualified Singapore in the last match of Group C today.
31 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi, who began on the bench for Friday's lacklustre 2-1 win over Mauritania, will spearhead what is expected to be a full-strength side against Zambia.
31 March 2026, 09:50 AM

The last great guess: Historical scars and 1966's ghost goal

In an age of ruthless VAR certainty, we revisit the midday sun of Wembley -- where a linguistic barrier, a Soviet flag, and a six-centimetre margin birthed football’s most enduring riddle.
31 March 2026, 08:00 AM

Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
31 March 2026, 02:02 AM

Sweden still have World Cup chance despite woeful qualifying campaign

Despite a qualifying campaign in which they slumped to four defeats and finished bottom of their group, Sweden are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada thanks to a process that offers teams a number of second chances.
30 March 2026, 20:31 PM

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss

Tottenham have targeted Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred candidate to lead the troubled Premier League club's fight to avoid relegation, according to reports on Monday.
30 March 2026, 20:28 PM

Lukaku says 'could never turn back on Napoli' after treatment row

Romelu Lukaku on Monday defended his decision to undergo treatment in his home country rather than at his club after pulling out of Belgium's World Cup warm-up matches in the United States.
30 March 2026, 20:06 PM

Tuchel defends Rice and Saka after England withdrawals

Thomas Tuchel insisted Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England against Japan after the Arsenal stars pulled out of the squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly.
30 March 2026, 19:17 PM

Coach backing Curacao of population 156k to surprise at World Cup

The Caribbean nation set to play Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Group E.
30 March 2026, 15:35 PM

World Cup 2026 risks being 'stage for repression': Amnesty

The London-based human rights organisation's report -- "Humanity Must Win" -- called on both FIFA and host countries the US, Canada and Mexico to take urgent action to protect fans, players and other communities.
30 March 2026, 10:15 AM

France showcase firepower and squad depth in 3-1 Colombia win

Deschamps will name his squad for the World Cup on May 14.
30 March 2026, 09:28 AM

The story behind Gazzaniga's iconic World Cup trophy

Designers from seven countries submitted 53 proposals. The winning concept came from Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga.
30 March 2026, 06:45 AM

Injuries leave midfield thin ahead of Singapore tie

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera is dealing with a growing list of concerns ahead of Tuesday’s final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore.
30 March 2026, 00:40 AM

Ter Stegen's World Cup chances 'very slim', says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was unlikely to go to the World Cup this summer as he continues his return from injury.
30 March 2026, 00:07 AM

Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival

Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.
29 March 2026, 21:42 PM

CAF general-secretary quits amid turbulent times for African football

Confederation of African Football general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.
29 March 2026, 19:48 PM

Fan dies in fall at Mexico City stadium reopening

A man died in Mexico City's newly renovated Estadio Banorte on Saturday after falling from a box seat area shortly before the stadium's reopening match, security officials said.
29 March 2026, 15:14 PM