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Iceland coach Åge Hareide resigns ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying games
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Iceland coach Åge Hareide resigns ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying games

Associated Press  

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Veteran coach Åge Hareide has resigned from the Iceland national team ahead of the start of World Cup qualifying, and said he plans to retire. Iceland will be in the pot of third-seeded teams when FIFA makes the draw for World Cup qualifying groups for Europe on Dec. 13. Iceland has played at one World Cup, in …

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Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession
6 months ago

Copa America Group C guide: Bielsaball for Uruguay, USMNT’s new-look midfield and Panama’s possession

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s tactical group guides for the Copa America. GO DEEPER Copa America 2024 squads: All 26-man selections from the 16 competing nations Uruguay Manager: Marcelo Bielsa Captain: Jose Maria Gimenez World Cup qualifying: P6 W4 D1 L1 GF13 GA5 2022 World Cup: Group Stages Most caps in squad: Luis Suarez Top scorer in squad: Luis Suarez How …

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India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
6 months ago

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India coach Igor Stimac was fired on Monday, four days after the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended. qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the AIFF said in a statement. In March came a shock World Cup qualifying home …

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A look at the teams in the Copa America
6 months, 1 week ago

A look at the teams in the Copa America

Associated Press  

A capsule look at each team in the 2024 Copa America: GROUP A Argentina Best Finish: titles in 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1959, 1991, 1993, and 2021. ___ Peru Best finish: titles in 1939 and 1975 Coach: Jorge Fossati Key players: Pedro Gallese, Luis Advíncula, Gianluca Lapadula WHAT TO KNOW: Fossati became Peru coach …

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Brazil and Argentina fined for fan brawl at Maracana Stadium before World Cup qualifying game
11 months, 1 week ago

Brazil and Argentina fined for fan brawl at Maracana Stadium before World Cup qualifying game

Hindustan Times  

The Brazilian and Argentine soccer federations were both fined by FIFA on Wednesday for a brawl between rival fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying game in November. FILE - Police break up a fight between Brazilian and Argentinian fans that broke out prior to a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 The FIFA disciplinary panel fined …

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Brazil, Argentina fined for fan brawl at Maracana Stadium before World Cup qualifying game
11 months, 1 week ago

Brazil, Argentina fined for fan brawl at Maracana Stadium before World Cup qualifying game

The Hindu  

The Brazilian and Argentine football federations were both fined by FIFA on Wednesday for a brawl between rival fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying game in November. Argentina was fined 20,000 Swiss francs for “lack of order or discipline in or around the stadium.” Argentina also was ordered to spend 50,000 Swiss francs on anti-discrimination education projects because of …

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Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start

Hindustan Times  

Many fans came to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil …

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Messi seeks 1st goal against Brazil in World Cup qualifying, hosts try to avert crisis in Rio
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi seeks 1st goal against Brazil in World Cup qualifying, hosts try to avert crisis in Rio

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi has few barriers yet to break in soccer. One of them will be in reach Tuesday, when Argentina visits Brazil in a South American World Cup qualifying match. The 36-year-old Messi has scored 31 goals for Argentina in World Cup qualifying encounters, but none of those came against Brazil, home or away. The 2026 …

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Argentina eyes Di Maria, Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina eyes Di Maria, Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

The Hindu  

Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, while the host of the superclasico will play without …

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Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, while the host of the …

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Messi’s Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match since its group-stage opener against Saudi Arabia during last year’s …

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Luis Diaz scores twice vs. Brazil as father looks on in World Cup qualifying
1 year, 1 month ago

Luis Diaz scores twice vs. Brazil as father looks on in World Cup qualifying

New York Times  

Luis Diaz scored twice for Colombia as Los Cafeteros defeated Brazil 2-1 in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But in the 75th minute, Colombia left back Cristian Borja’s cross found Díaz unmarked and the 26-year-old finished coolly with his head, beating Brazil goalkeeper and Liverpool teammate Alisson. Five minutes later, James Rodriguez whipped a ball into the Brazilian …

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World Cup qualifying in Africa starts with 7 teams at ‘home’ in Morocco during stadium upgrade push
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup qualifying in Africa starts with 7 teams at ‘home’ in Morocco during stadium upgrade push

Associated Press  

GENEVA — When World Cup qualifying starts in Africa on Wednesday, Morocco will be a hub of soccer action a year after the national team’s historic run to becoming the continent’s first semifinalist. Seven teams will play “home” games in Morocco over the next week, but Africa’s standout team will not be among them. “We are committed to ensuring that …

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi and Luiz Suárez, close friends and former teammates at Barcelona, will renew their on-the-field rivalry on Thursday in World Cup qualifying. Messi, who appears to have recovered from a muscle injury in his leg, led Argentina to its third World Cup title last year and has his team in first place in the South American …

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Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
1 year, 1 month ago

Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying

Hindustan Times  

Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two matchdays. Salah was the second highest ranked African in the Ballon d'Or last month behind Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who misses the first matchdays due to an injury. Djibouti, who …

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Neymar injured in Brazil’s 2-0 loss at Uruguay in World Cup qualifying
1 year, 2 months ago

Neymar injured in Brazil’s 2-0 loss at Uruguay in World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Brazil striker Neymar suffered a serious-looking left knee injury during his national team’s 2-0 loss at Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. It was Brazil’s first defeat in 37 matches of World Cup qualifying. The next World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will include 48 teams, meaning direct entry for the top six teams …

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FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifying: Brazil held by Venezuela as Argentina stay unbeaten

Firstpost  

Brazil are in second place in the 10-team FIFA World Cup qualifying standings, two ahead of Colombia and two behind Argentina. A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined …

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Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay. Other matches Thursday include celebrations for Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay after FIFA’s decision to award the three countries the opening matches of the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Argentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez celebrates after his teammate …

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Brazil replaces injured Raphinha with David Neres for World Cup qualifying
1 year, 2 months ago

Brazil replaces injured Raphinha with David Neres for World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Brazil winger Raphinha won’t play in the next two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying because of injury. The Brazilian football confederation said Monday that David Neres will replace the Barcelona star in the national team squad for games against Venezuela on Oct. 12 and five days later at Uruguay. Brazil and Argentina co-lead the South American World Cup …

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Messi scores from a free kick to give Argentina 1-0 win in South American World Cup qualifying
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi scores from a free kick to give Argentina 1-0 win in South American World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Once again, and now as a World Cup champion, Lionel Messi came to Argentina’s rescue when the team most needed him. The 36-year-old captain scored from a free kick in the 78th minute to give Argentina a 1-0 win against Ecuador in the first round of South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Argentina coach Lionel …

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World Cup 2022: Why the USMNT’s chances look rough—a pessimist’s guide.
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Why the USMNT’s chances look rough—a pessimist’s guide.

Slate  

The United States men’s national team is good enough, on a good day, to beat any of its World Cup group stage opponents. The flip side of “can beat any of the Group B teams on a good day” is “will lose to them on a bad day.” England is in dismal form entering the tournament—it has drawn three and …

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World Cup 2022 Group B guide: England’s control and the Iran goalkeeper’s javelin-style throws
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 Group B guide: England’s control and the Iran goalkeeper’s javelin-style throws

New York Times  

What tactics do England use? You can find Group A here and the rest of the groups will be published throughout the week… Wales Manager: Rob Page Captain: Gareth Bale UEFA qualifying record: P8, W4, D3, L1, GF19, GA9 2018 World Cup: Failed to qualify Average age of squad in qualifying: 26 years 7 months Most caps in squad: Chris …

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Why Canada won’t get new kits for the 2022 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Canada won’t get new kits for the 2022 World Cup

New York Times  

Late last month in Nike’s midtown New York City office, executives from their global design department for soccer mingled and spoke with enthusiasm as the sportswear brand unveiled to the media their World Cup kits for a dozen teams. Canada not getting new World Cup kits doesn’t sit well with some national team players. In a statement, Nike acknowledged Canada’s …

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Women's Euro 2022 team-by-team guide ahead the tournament in England
2 years, 5 months ago

Women's Euro 2022 team-by-team guide ahead the tournament in England

Daily Mail  

The return of tournament football is almost upon us with the eagerly-anticipated Women's Euro 2022 quickly approaching. The 52-year-old was named Best FIFA Women's Coach for her 2017 triumph and also led Holland to the final of the Women's World Cup two years later, where they were beaten by the United States. Norway, an ever-present in the Women's Euros, qualified …

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