Sports Algeria stun Netherlands in Rotterdam as Hadj Moussa seals 1-0 win before 2026 World Cup Algeria defeated the Netherlands 1-0 at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam in a friendly before the 2026 World Cup. Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored in the 86th minute, turning the Dutch farewell match into a warning for Ronald Koeman’s team Jun 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports DR Congo and Denmark finish goalless in Liège in a tough test before the 2026 World Cup DR Congo and Denmark drew 0-0 at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège in a disciplined international friendly with no winner. The match gave DR Congo an important test before the 2026 World Cup, while Denmark continued shaping its new national team structure under Brian Riemer Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Panama beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in an attacking test before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Panama defeated the Dominican Republic 4-2 at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City in a lively international friendly. Four different scorers underlined Thomas Christiansen’s attacking depth, while two goals conceded showed that defensive details still need work before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Gibraltar beats British Virgin Islands 4-0 as James Scanlon scores twice in friendly football win Gibraltar defeated the British Virgin Islands 4-0 at Europa Point Stadium in an international football friendly. The home side built a three-goal lead before half-time, stayed defensively secure and sealed a convincing win with two goals from James Scanlon Jun 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports South Korea beat El Salvador in Provo after Lee Dong-gyeong’s decisive free kick South Korea defeated El Salvador 1-0 in a friendly match in Provo, decided by Lee Dong-gyeong’s precise free kick. Hong Myung-bo’s team completed its United States preparations with two wins before traveling to Mexico for Group A at the 2026 World Cup Jun 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA reusable water bottle ban at World Cup 2026 stadiums amid fan heat, water and security concerns FIFA’s new rule for the 2026 World Cup bans fans from bringing reusable bottles and larger liquids into stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The measure is presented as a security decision, but it raises questions about access to water during summer matches, heat and long entry lines Jun 4, 2026 at 4:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports DR Congo vs Chile friendly postponed over Ebola fears as Spanish city refuses match permit The friendly match between DR Congo and Chile in La Línea has been postponed after local authorities requested stronger health guarantees amid the Ebola outbreak. The decision disrupts DR Congo’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, while football officials continue searching for an alternative solution Jun 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports World Cup 2026 and the teenagers who could become the next global football stars at the finals The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico brings an expanded format, 48 national teams and a major stage for young football talent. Gilberto Mora, Endrick, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Ibrahim Mbaye, Yan Diomande and Kendry Páez enter the tournament as teenagers who could define the finals Jun 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM · Sports desk
Sports Katie Taylor Nears Croke Park Farewell in Historic WBC Title Fight Against Flora Pili at Dublin Stadium Katie Taylor could end her legendary career on 5 September 2026 at Dublin’s Croke Park, in the stadium’s first major boxing spectacle since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972. Promoter Eddie Hearn sees the venue as central to her farewell, while Flora Pili is linked with a possible WBC super-lightweight title fight Jun 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Sports desk
Sports Opta supercomputer ranks Spain ahead of France and England in the race for the 2026 World Cup England remain among the leading contenders for the 2026 World Cup, but Opta’s supercomputer gives Spain and France stronger title chances. Thomas Tuchel’s team, led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are rated at around 11 percent, with the expanded tournament format adding another obstacle to their pursuit of a first world crown since 1966 Jun 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM · Sports desk
Sports Pierre Sage close to Lens exit as Crystal Palace seek Oliver Glasner successor Pierre Sage could leave Lens after a historic season in which he led the club to second place in Ligue 1, Champions League qualification and a Coupe de France trophy. Crystal Palace are searching for Oliver Glasner’s successor, while any deal may depend on the compensation Lens demand for a coach under contract until 2028 Jun 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM · Sports desk
Sports Lamine Yamal Set For World Cup As Spain Wait On Young Barcelona Star’s Recovery Lamine Yamal remains in Spain’s plans for the 2026 World Cup after a hamstring injury. Luis de la Fuente will not use him against Iraq, but the Spain coach expects the young Barcelona forward could be ready for the opening match against Cape Verde in Atlanta Jun 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM · Sports desk