Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to their first win in World Cup 2026 qualifying while Algeria and South Africa moved to the top of their groups. The on-loan Galatasaray forward netted both goals in Nigeria’s 2-0 Group C victory in Rwanda, and the Super Eagles are now four points behind South A...

Club Leon have been removed from this summer’s Club World Cup by Fifa after failing to meet tournament regulations on multi-club ownership. The Mexican side had been scheduled to face Chelsea in their opening fixture of the 32-team competition which takes place between 14 June – 13 July in t...

Isaac Price’s fine first-half free-kick was only enough to earn Northern Ireland a draw in their friendly with Switzerland at Windsor Park. The West Bromwich Albion man’s sweetly struck effort had put Michael O’Neill’s side ahead in the 16th minute, but Switzerland equalised ...

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned to the club after sustaining a “suspected concussion” on international duty with Brazil. The 32-year-old was substituted late on in the 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Friday after a nasty clash of heads with former Tottenham...

Introduction to the 2024-25 Nations League The 2024-25 Nations League is entering a crucial phase, with the play-offs and knockout stages now underway. After the group stage concluded in November, the competition has intensified as eight teams remain in the main draw, aiming for the coveted Nations ...

Northern Ireland Preparation for World Cup with Upcoming Friendlies Northern Ireland‘s national football team finds itself in a unique position as it embarks on its journey towards the 2026 World Cup. Following their top finish in the Nations League C group in November, they now face a lengthy...

Jordan Pickford Praises Jordan Henderson England Recall England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has praised the recall of Jordan Henderson to the national squad, calling it a “great move” for the team. The 34-year-old midfielder was named in England’s first squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel for...

Lucy Bronze Journey: From Masking to Embracing Autism Lucy Bronze, one of the most decorated players in women’s football, has always known she was different. Growing up, the England international often tried to imitate her teammates’ behavior to fit in, but it wasn’t until years la...

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he hopes “fans can accept me” after ending his exile from international football this week. The Real Madrid player, 32, is back in his country’s squad for the first time since falling out with former Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco in June ...

Former Liverpool defender and long-time BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen has received his MBE for services to football and broadcasting. The ex-Scotland international, 69, was honoured at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Hansen was seriously ill in hospital last summer ...