FIFA World Cup 2026

The USMNT just had two big wake up calls prior to the 2026 World Cup, a big 5-2 loss to Belgium and a 2-0 defeat to Portugal. Can the Pochettino led USMNT bounce back on the time for the 2026 World Cup? Caring and Cures → https://www.caringandcures.com Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/TacticalManagerTV Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tacticalmanagertv Twitter → https://twitter.com/ManagerTactical TikTok→ https://www.tiktok.com/@tacticalmanagertv?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Brazil Channel→ @chapeuFootball Merch store → https://www.tacticalmanagertv.com/ Discord link: https://discord.gg/8crvqsqWRU FuboTV Link for Free Trial: https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=2871982 Our Live Streaming Studio Browser platform preference: https://streamyard.com?fpr=tactical10 Music By Danae Subscribe to his Channel : @listentodanae Intro music by Music By Skymike Subscribe to his Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt2p67RGk8XSquT1OvOfoZg Sources: https://www.transfermarkt.com https://www.mlssoccer.com/ https://www.espn.com/ https://www.fotmob.com/ #USMNT #TacticalManagerTV

Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined first by Lewis Ambrose to discuss the Arsenal players who went away during the Interlull, and how that might benefit them and us. We start with Viktor Gyokeres whose goals helped fire Sweden to the World Cup, before the […] The post Episode 870 – Gyok ‘n’ roll appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Azzurri fail to make third consecutive men’s World Cup after loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Liam Delap is a target for the Republic of Ireland ahead of a possible international switch. The Chelsea striker has represented England at multiple youth levels but has yet to be handed a chance a…

The iconic LEGO brand is launching a special collection inspired by the 2026 World Cup, featuring these four soccer icons as the stars, combining soccer and creativity in a line designed for fans and collectors. Leer

Happy Thursday everyone! It's been a week since Ireland's World Cup dreams came to an end in Prague on penalties. This week, Eve and Rachel chat to Performance Psychology Coach Rob Kelly, Sports Psychologist Dr Aoife Quinn and Friend of the Show and former Ireland International Keith Treacy about the pressure of taking penalties for your country Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

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The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard way If anyone deserves the chance to celebrate Iraq’s return to the World Cup it is Aymen Hussein and not just because the striker scored the winning goal in the final intercontinental playoff against Bolivia on Tuesday. Born and raised in Kirkuk in northern Iraq, a region affected first by war and then by Islamic State, Hussein lost his father in an al-Qaeda attack in 2008. Six years later his brother disappeared and the young footballer was then forced to flee with the remaining members of his family. Football provided Hussein with a way out and hope. Now he has given his country, one that is recovering from recent horrors but still susceptible to the general regional instability as current events show, one of the happiest moments in its recent history.

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Fresh from defeating one FIFA World Cup-bound team (Iran) and drawing with another (Jordan) in the city of Antalya, Turkey, three-time African champions Nigeria are looking forward to a very exciting summer, as they are set for battles against Poland and FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal during the FIFA window for friendly matches in June. NFF’s […]

Jude Bellingham saw his World Cup hopes boosted despite not featuring in either of England’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Real Madrid ace was called up to Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man squad …

In today's TAFC: Are France going to be the strongest team at the World Cup? And Yamal speaks out after hateful chants at a Spain match

For examples of how little a team’s form in the World Cup run-in matters in the tournament itself, look no further than the US The last time the United States men’s national team entered into the final stretch of their preparations for a World Cup on home soil, the results were dire. From January through April of 1994, the Americans, who were mostly sequestered in a full-time training camp, played 12 games and won just twice. They even managed to lose to Iceland, who were a total non-factor in global soccer back then. Then, that ’94 team went on to survive the group stage and narrowly lose to eventual champions Brazil, 1-0, in the round of 16. They delivered on expectations in spite of their deflating run-in.

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy went toe-to-toe in a one-off game that would determine which nation would go into Group B of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the Bosnians winning on penalties. They played out a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes of football, and two missed penalties cost the Azzurri in the shoot-out. This was […] The post Bosnia And Herzegovina Vs Italy [1-1 (4-1)] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

World Cup roster battles are intensifying for Mauricio Pochettino's side, coming out of two March defeats

Sweden faced Poland in the finals of UEFAs FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs, and the match ended in a decisive 3-2 win for the hosts after an entertaining battle. Sweden earned a long-awaited return to the World Cup following their absence in the most recent edition; back in 2018, they reached the quarter-finals. Poland have […] The post Sweden Vs Poland [3-2] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Ten years after playing for Accrington, Anthony Barry is hoping to help Thomas Tuchel win the World Cup for England.

England assistant coach Anthony Barry speaks with BBC Sport Senior Football News Reporter, Alex Howell. They discuss his relationship with head coach Thomas Tuchel and his experience coaching several top European teams, both internationally and domestically. He talks about how they'll cope with the heat at this summer's World Cup and what he deems as success. 0’30 - Why he’s committed to a longer contract. 1’00 - Why he clicks so well with Thomas Tuchel. 3’00 - What goes into picking World Cup squad. 3’50 - What he’s learnt from being at previous World Cups and how they’ll deal with the heat. 5’10 - Impact set pieces will have at World Cup and the 'club feeling' in the England camp. 8’00 - What he’ll take from Club World Cup into World Cup. 9’10 - What is success for England?

The Real Madrid striker is preparing for his first World Cup as his country's on-field leader. The role has not been without its challenges

Daily Mail Sport has put together an XI of Premier League stars who will be forced to watch this summer's World Cup after their nations failed to qualify for the finals.

CRAIG HOPE: It was the face Thomas Tuchel twisted, as much as the words he spoke, that told you Phil Foden's World Cup hopes are disappearing into a hole

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys parse through a frustrating 2-0 defeat for the USMNT against Portugal. We'll give some of our big takeaways from this international window, weigh in on Christian Pulisic's extended slump and give a verdict on the Freese vs Turner question. We'll also break down Tottenham's decision to hire Roberto De Zerbi and we'll explore the disastrous situation that Italian football finds itself in yet again. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is well underway!!! In our first two pods, we determine winners for the "Greatest USMNT World Cup Match of All Time" as well as the "Worst USMNT World Cup Match of All Time." Later this week, we'll unveil the determining the USMNT's best player heading into the World Cup as well as the best overall player heading into the World Cup. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It sounds absurd but often being the best isn't the best way to reach a World Cup. Leer

There are some massive names not going to the 2026 World Cup from Robert Lewnadowski to Gianluigi Donnarumma. And we challenged Darren Bent to name his best XI of players that won’t be headin…

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament “There’s more talent and potential than in 2022,” Kylian Mbappé said ominously this week after France had beaten Brazil 2-1 despite having Dayot Upamecano sent off after 55 minutes. He may well be right. For the second game of this window, against Colombia, Didier Deschamps changed the entire starting XI but was still able to field an attack of Marcus Thuram, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki and Maghnes Akliouche. Doué scored two in a comfortable 3-1 victory. “I’m well aware that there are some very good players that I won’t be bringing because, in my opinion, there are even better ones,” Deschamps said. Marcus Christenson

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JACK GAUGHAN: Daily Mail Sport looks at the runners and riders, who is certain of their spot and which talents are nervously looking over their shoulders.

Liverpool’s Players In Search Of 2026 World Cup The final line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed following the European play-off finals on Tuesday night. With all 48 spots secured, focus now shifts to the clubs sending the most talent to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and Liverpool […] The post Journalist: Liverpool stars ready for World Cup 2026 action appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

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Roberto Baggio proposed an overhaul of talent pathway in 2011 but it was never acted on and the national team’s approach now is just not working The decline of Italy’s footballing expectations can be read in the headlines that greeted their third consecutive failure to qualify for a men’s World Cup. When the Azzurri lost their playoff against Sweden in November 2017, La Gazzetta dello Sport defined it as “The End” and an “Apocalypse”. After defeat by North Macedonia in 2022, Il Corriere dello Sport saw a country sinking “Into Hell”. On Wednesday both newspapers led coverage of elimination by Bosnia and Herzegovina with a simpler, perhaps sadder, “Tutti A Casa” – Everybody Go Home. What else is there left to say? Italians understood long ago that 2018 was not some aberration but the continuation of a trend, their team having failed to reach the tournament’s knockout stage in 2010 or 2014.

The 48-team line-up for the World Cup has now been determined, after a night of drama in the play-offs. And for the third successive tournament, Italy miss out… So what now for the four-time champions? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Felipe Cardenas, Carl Anka Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which players will make the cut for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup England squad? The post Foden Axed: The Players From England’s 35-Man Squad Who Will Make The World Cup Cut appeared first on Attacking Football.

Italy will be absent from a third World Cup in a row this summer after they lost in the play-offs against Bosnia and Herzegovina, who instead booked their spot in North America with a famous victory.

So, there we have it folks, Ireland's dreams of going to the World Cup in 2026 are over, and it is ok to wallow collectively as we all try to process coming so close. North Macedonia came and played their part in the 'contractual obligations match', and we thank them for it. But what does that game really mean for the future of this team? Well, join Ben Symes and David Wilson, with a remote roving reporter in Matthew Brennan as the trio discuss the campaign as a whole, and where does Irish football go from here? The lads reflect on the lows of Yerevan, coupled with the highs of Dublin and Budapest, and what comes next. There were the advents of Bosun Lawal and James Abankwah's debuts, but are the days of the legendary Seamus Coleman really coming to an end? Who are the new leaders of this team? And what do YOU have to do to get on the bandwagon for Euro 2028? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth. We have full Leinster v Edinburgh commentary in the last-16 of the European Champions Cup this Sunday April 5th, 5:30pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium - Cuán O’Flatharta and Brent Pope on commentary on an extended show on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk, and the GoLoud App from 1-8pm.

An unsavoury chant has cast a shadow over Spain, just as an exciting team led by Yamal prepare for this summer's World Cup

Yes, that's right ladies and gents. Lions Watch is back for the 2026 World Cup! After a couple of concerning displays against Uruguay and Japan, we get your thoughts and answer your questions about the Three Lions. Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to discuss the fringe players who played themselves in and out of contention, England's reliance on Harry Kane, and which player is going to give Pete a stonker this summer. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final six nations of the bonanza 48-team World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday night, with the group stages now set for the summer tournament.

‘It doesn’t feel like a shock anymore’ Italy’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties means they will miss out on a third consecutive World Cup. The fact this is the largest World Cup in history, expanded to 48 teams, compounds the devastation for Italian fans. But Nicky Bandini isn’t shocked anymore by Italy’s failure to qualify for football’s most coveted tournament. Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #italy #bosnia #worldcup #football #soccer

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos react to another disappointing USMNT performance against Portugal, questioning the tactical approach from Mauricio Pochettino, including the decision to deploy Christian Pulisic as a lone forward in a false 9 role. Tab voices concerns over the lack of a clear identity, while Matt breaks down exactly what went wrong tactically. They also react to Pochettino’s eye-opening claim that the U.S. doesn’t have a single player among the world’s top 100, and what that says about his coaching style. Looking ahead, Tab reveals his projected Starting XI for the FIFA World Cup and dives into the toughest roster decisions facing the USMNT. Plus, an early scouting report on Turkiye, as they claim their spot as the U.S.’s third opponent in Group D. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Switzerland are going to be playing at the World Cup this summer without one of their most iconic players. Xherdan Shaqiri has scored many goals at major tournaments over the years, but he won̵…

As Germany line up at the 2026 World Cup this summer, there will be one huge name missing from their squad. Manuel Neuer will not be going to the tournament with his nation, after making way for a …

The former Tottenham and Chelsea coach now the daunting task of whittling down a huge pool of players to just 26 ahead of the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12.

The final six teams have secured their place at the tournament this summer. So now is the perfect time to work out who wins it...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as Italy suffer World Cup heartbreak once again and England play out yet another disappointing friendly. Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up... 00:54 - Italy are NOT on the plane 16:25 - Sweden ARE on the plane 20:00 - Czechia beat Denmark 21:14 - Turkey, are they dark horses? 00:23:13:00 - Ad break 23:15 - Tuchel loses to another good team 33:30 - World Cup round up inc. Iran and Iraq 00:36:42:14 - Ad break 2 36:44 - Spurs appoint De Zerbi Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #italy #england #worldcup

The full schedule of the 2026 World Cup is locked in as the world prepares for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the tournament

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds off all the international action as Ireland’s campaign ends with a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium. Troy Parrott has two goals ruled out for offside, with the second likely standing if VAR had been available. Senior debuts for James Abankwah and Bosun Lawal, while Harvey Vale makes his first Dublin appearance. Mark Travers replaces Caoimhin Kelleher at half-time; Seamus Coleman receives a standing ovation on what could be his final Ireland outing. A total of 17 substitutions made, with Johnny Kenny going close late after Adam Idah’s flick. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson describes the game as “strange” after the stalemate. Bosun Lawal reflects on a proud moment making his senior international debut. Nearly 40,000 fans attend; Jayson Molumby praises the continued support. Assistant coach John O’Shea calls working with Ireland a privilege amid contract uncertainty. Finn Azaz impresses in attack, with Hallgrimsson highlighting his growing importance. Ireland U21s beat Kazakhstan 1-0, and the U17s qualify for another World Cup after a 7-0 win over Slovakia. League of Ireland coverage returns with Drogheda United hosting Bohemians. Italy miss a third straight World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Sweden, Türkiye, DR Congo, Czechia and Iraq confirm World Cup qualification. Scotland lose to Côte d’Ivoire, England fall to Japan, and Northern Ireland draw with Wales in friendly action. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Manager and team had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America A manager down on his luck after a second failure in quick succession, wondering what the future would hold. A national team struggling at the bottom of their qualifying group given a second chance through the vagaries of the Nations League. That national team happens to be the country where the manager made his name, inspiring a team from a town with a population of 50,000 to win the Swedish Cup. So the two get together, doubting manager and doubting country, and somehow, less than six months after the nadir, they are going to the World Cup finals.

Canada are co-hosts and the expanded format offers teams increased hope of getting out of their group. So how far could they go?

Only half of the 26 places appear nailed-on and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan games Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed No 1. Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson look certain to start in midfield, nobody has emerged as a realistic challenger to Bukayo Saka on the right and Jude Bellingham’s hopes of grabbing the No 10 spot were done a world of good by other challengers failing to impress against Japan and Uruguay.