World Soccer news

• Gundogan impressed by Maresca's 'human side'

  30-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former captain Ilkay Gundogan says new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has "amazing qualities" and praised the Italian's "human side".Gundogan was City skipper during the Treble-winning season in 2023, when Maresca was assistant to Pep Guardiola.On Monday, former Chelsea boss Maresca signed a three-year deal at Etihad Stadium to succeed Guardiola."As a coach, I think he has amazing qualities," said Gundogan. "Maybe they are not obviously different than when he was an assistant
  
  Read more

• Uruguay coach clears the air with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde: ‘I never had any problems’

  01-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay coach clears the air with Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde: ‘I never had any problems’The Uruguay national team is one of the sides that disappointed the most at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as they were eliminated in the group stages against all expectations.Marcelo Bielsa’s men drew two and lost one of their three group stage games, scoring three and conceding four goals at the event.In the days leading up to their final game against Spain, there was alre
  
  Read more

• How to watch England vs DR Congo: TV channel, start time and how to stream World Cup last-32 clash online

  01-07-2026 08:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England face DR Congo in the round of 32 at the World Cup 2026, with Thomas Tuchel’s side facing a tricky test in their first match of the knockout rounds. The Three Lions safely navigated their final group game against Panama to finish to of Group L, and their reward is a last-32 tie against DR Congo, who finished third in Group K thanks to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. While Tuchel’s side started the tournament with an emphatic performance in a 4-2 win over Croatia, the performance in
  
  Read more

• How to watch USA v Bosnia & Herzegovina: TV channel, start time and online stream for World Cup clash

  01-07-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  America’s World Cup journey continues in San Francisco tonight as the USA take on Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32.Mauricio Pochettino had the luxury of being able rest several players for the USA’s third group game, and will recall his big names for the showdown with Bosnia.Bosnia finished third in Group D and will come into the game as underdogs in what is effectively an away fixture, but they have enough quality to trouble the Americans.Here is everything you need to kn
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Is Spain vs Austria on TV? Channel, kick-off and how to watch World Cup last-32 clash

  01-07-2026 08:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain meet Austria in a battle of European nations at the Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday with a place in the World Cup 2026 last-16 on the line.La Roja may have started sluggishly, drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde in their opener, but have shown signs of momentum by following up with clean sheet wins against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to finish top of Group H.Austria, meanwhile, waited until deep into added time of their game against Algeria before sealing their progress - a barmy 3-3 draw despite bot
  
  Read more

• Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next

  01-07-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "We have the chance to do the impossible."After Mexico brushed aside Ecuador to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, some of their celebrating fans already had an eye on their potential next opponents.England face a difficult test in their last-32 tie with DR Congo later on Wednesday but, should they overcome that, it will not get any easier.That is because next up would be a match with Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium - a mouthwatering fixture for many football fans, but a daunting one for En
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026 fixtures, latest results and full tournament bracket

  01-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is into the serious stuff after the group stage, as the knockout rounds begin with a first ever last-32.The top two sides in each group qualified for knockouts along with the eight best third-place teams. Uruguay and Scotland were among the 16 nations eliminated, while tournament contenders including Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, England and Germany all topped their groups.There are 104 matches in North America this summer, up by 40 since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, with
  
  Read more

• Ronald Koeman resigns as head coach of the Netherlands after Paraguay defeat, hints at retirement

  01-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Koeman resigns as head coach of the Netherlands after Paraguay defeat, hints at retirementRonald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup.His resignation brings the curtain down on his second spell in charge of Oranje and casts doubt over whether he will coach again.The 63-year-old informed the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not continue beyond the end of his current deal.The announceme
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mbappe continues record-breaking march as England face Tuchel reality check

  01-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe continues record-breaking march as England face Tuchel reality checkAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout picture sharpens, the race for glory becomes increasingly unforgiving.Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998 is turning into one to remember.Stale Solbakken’s side squeezed past Ivory Coast in the first knockout round to set up a mouth-watering last-16 tie against Brazil, with Erling Braut Haaland scoring his fifth goal of the tournament to settle the final score in
  
  Read more

• 87-goal speedster is the heir to Mohamed Salah, Liverpool need to sign him

  01-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  87-goal speedster is the heir to Mohamed Salah, Liverpool need to sign himThe Anfield outfit are scouring the market for a new right-winger, especially now a deal for Yan Diomande is off the table.Victor Munoz has obviously been signed with Federico Chiesa and Jeremie Frimpong also still at the club for now.But, since Chiesa could be exiting and Frimpong isn't really the best of players, bringing in another right-winger could be essential to Liverpool's success this season.Several players have a
  
  Read more

• Mexico dominate Ecuador in ominous World Cup display – and England could be next

  01-07-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the storm loomed menacingly over the Mexico City Stadium and the lightning raked across the sky, it felt like a fitting build-up to a match of this magnitude. History is always on the line at the World Cup, but with Mexico bidding for another historic performance at a home World Cup and Ecuador looking to win their first ever knockout game, this one had all the ingredients for a classic. With the match taking place in the Mexican capital, it felt like intangible factors might play the biggest
  
  Read more

• Tottenham transfer plans revealed as De Zerbi targets major rebuild

  01-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham transfer plans revealed as De Zerbi targets major rebuildTottenham Transfer News: Kinsky Backed as De Zerbi Shapes New EraTottenham’s summer is beginning to reveal a clear pattern. Rather than chasing headlines for their own sake, the club appears to be laying foundations for a squad that reflects Roberto De Zerbi’s footballing ideals. According to reporting from The Athletic, contract renewals, targeted recruitment and potential high profile departures are all forming part
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid midfield mainstay has no intentions of leaving despite club open to offers

  01-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield mainstay has no intentions of leaving despite club open to offersJose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid is pioneering massive dressing room changes. In the short span since his arrival so far, the defence has already secured a completely new look and the midfield is the next target.Los Blancos have clear targets in mind for the midfield, but are prioritising departures first before they proceed with negotiations over signings.Eduardo Camavinga, on that front, has
  
  Read more

• Pictures: Barcelona unveil stunning 2026/27 home jersey inspired by Catalan heritage

  01-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pictures: Barcelona unveil stunning 2026/27 home jersey inspired by Catalan heritageBarcelona have officially unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, presenting the club’s new jersey in one of the city’s most iconic cultural venues. The Barcelona 2026/27 home kit was launched at MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona, as the club looked to blend football, identity and local heritage.Notably, prices for the new Barcelona kit will range from €125 to €175 depending o
  
  Read more

• Graham Potter faces brutal reality after France’s knockout blow ends Sweden’s World Cup journey

  01-07-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Graham Potter’s season ended as it began, with a 3-0 defeat. And there the similarities may have ended, given that the victorious teams were Sunderland and France. Eliezer Mayenda, Daniel Ballard and Wilson Isidor, Potter’s tormentors in August, are rarely compared with Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola, who ended Sweden’s World Cup. He has gone from the Stadium of Light to the MetLife Stadium. Sacked by West Ham, a saviour for Sweden, there has been a redemptive feel to it. Th
  
  Read more

• West Ham forward emerges as a leading transfer target for Manchester United

  01-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham forward emerges as a leading transfer target for Manchester UnitedWest Ham United star Crysencio Summerville is emerging as a leading transfer target for Manchester United, according to Sky Sports News. Midfield remains United’s biggest area for improvement this summer, but the club are also exploring options to strengthen their attack. Michael Carrick’s side are among several clubs interested in signing Summerville, but any potential move for the winger will depen
  
  Read more

• Arsenal eye Barcola as an alternative to £130m-rated Rogers

  01-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal eye Barcola as an alternative to £130m-rated RogersArsenal are ready to intensify their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they explore alternatives to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, according to the BBC.Rogers’ £130 million valuation is proving too much for the Gunners, and they have now turned to the Frenchman, who bagged 13 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances last term.Arsenal have admired Barcola for some time and sent representatives to
  
  Read more

• Liverpool have a perfect transfer lined up for 25-year-old star

  01-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a perfect transfer lined up for 25-year-old starLiverpool's squad is fairly thin compared to some of their Premier League rivals. Teams such as Chelsea actually have too many players among their ranks to even fit into the Premier League's registration rules whereas Liverpool went into the 2025-26 season with less players than they were allowed to.In a way, this is good as it means that the squad is much more tight-knit but, if something such as an injury crisis occurs like it did
  
  Read more

• Revealed: Manchester City discussed player-plus-cash option in Elliot Anderson negotiations

  01-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Manchester City discussed player-plus-cash option in Elliot Anderson negotiationsThe intricate inner workings of Manchester City’s marquee transfer reveal one academy graduate’s future was placed on the negotiating table.The financial mechanics behind the incoming midfielder’s transfer were put together over the course of the last few weeks.Whilst Rico Lewis was not ultimately placed into an agreement, the defender’s future remains in doubt.Hugo Viana and Manche
  
  Read more

• World Cup highlights: Sweden no chance, Mbappé & Olise incredible

  01-07-2026 07:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup highlights: Sweden no chance, Mbappé & Olise incredibleOne of the favorites for the World Cup title left no room for error in the round of 32. France brushed aside Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise shining once again. You can watch the highlights here once more. Mbappé wasn’t the only one to score twice — Bradley Barcola also got on the scoresheet. Olise, meanwhile, showed his quality as a provider and posed plenty of goal threat
  
  Read more

• Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth

  01-07-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ecuador's Piero Hincapie became the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent, during his side's defeat by Mexico on Tuesday evening.The Arsenal defender, 24, hid his mouth as he spoke to Mexico's Santiago Gimenez in stoppage time at the end of the second half, with his side losing 2-0 and heading out of the tournament.Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic did not see the incident but showed Hincapie a red card after being advised by the v
  
  Read more

• World Cup What to Watch: USMNT begins knockout run; can DR Congo shock England?

  01-07-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup knockout stage continues on Wednesday with three more Round of 32 matchups.Here's what you need to know for Day 21 of the World Cup.England vs. DR CongoWednesday, July 1 | 12 p.m. ET | Atlanta | TV: FoxOdds: England -850, DR Congo +540The World Cup knockout round features two Cinderellas — Cape Verde and DR Congo. After beating Uzbekistan in its final group match, DR Congo gets England, who won Group L. Thomas Tuchel's side will have Declan Rice available after the midfi
  
  Read more

• 💥 Contract over: Beccacece bids farewell to Ecuador

  01-07-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Contract over: Beccacece bids farewell to EcuadorMexico defeated Ecuador in the Round of 32, and Sebastián Beccacece has decided to say goodbye to the Tricolor national team.The Argentine was under contract until the last match his team played in this World Cup and left no room for any kind of renewal.Beccacece had a good start in Ecuador, but at this World Cup he was criticized for some decisions, and this elimination was the last straw.This article was translated into English
  
  Read more

• Piero Hincapie becomes second World Cup player to be sent off for covering his mouth

  01-07-2026 06:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piero Hincapie was sent off for covering his mouth in a conversation with a Mexico player at the end of Ecuador’s last-32 defeat on Tuesday night. The Arsenal defender, a key player for his national team, lost his composure in second-half stoppage time when speaking to Mexico’s Santiago Giménez. Hincapie covered his mouth in conversation, which under a new rule for the World Cup, is an automatic red card. After VAR review, the referee confirmed the decision to the crowd at the
  
  Read more

• It's not coming home yet: How England's World Cup runs have ended by bad luck, bad play and the Hand of God 

  01-07-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As rallying cries go, "It's coming home" isn't a terrible one — but it isn't a complete one, either. English football fans comfort themselves with the belief that "It's coming home" — a line from a 1996 team anthem, "it" being the World Cup trophy — but note that there's no actual deadline on when it's coming home. Will 2026 be the year it comes home … or will it wait for another four years? Americans may not understand the nuances of international soccer, the byzan
  
  Read more

• 🎥 Copa round-of-32 Tuesday, Europeans on the attack, Mexican party

  01-07-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Copa round-of-32 Tuesday, Europeans on the attack, Mexican partyThere are now seven teams through to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. Tuesday (30) saw Norway, France, and hosts Mexico all book their places.Check out the highlights from the three matches below, the remaining round-of-32 fixtures, and the updated bracket. The round of 32 got underway with Norway knocking out Ivory Coast thanks to a late Haaland goal.That sets up a clash with Brazil, who STRUGGLE against the Scan
  
  Read more

• 🙌The star of this World Cup: Julián Quiñones makes history with Mexico

  01-07-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙌The star of this World Cup: Julián Quiñones makes history with MexicoMexico beat Ecuador 2-0 and secured its ticket to the Round of 16 of this World Cup. 
  That said, you can’t talk about the level of Vasco Aguirre’s team without talking about Julián Quiñones, who is having a breakout World Cup.He now has three goals in four matches played, each one more crucial than the last. Today he fired home an absolute rocket to open the scoring against
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Mexico see off Ecuador and book their place in the last 16

  01-07-2026 06:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mexico see off Ecuador and book their place in the last 16And another team has qualified!Mexico faced Ecuador last night in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. In front of more than 80,000 spectators at the legendary Azteca, Mexico managed to secure this precious spot. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez were the two scorers, and indeed the heroes of the night.Right at the end of the match, Piero Hincapie was shown a straight red card, crushing Ecuador’s hopes of forcin
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: Mexico's strong start buoys 2-0 win over Ecuador to move on to Round of 16

  01-07-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico will play one more World Cup game in Mexico City.El Tri advanced to the Round of 16 thanks to a dominant first half in a 2-0 win over Ecuador. Both goals came in the first 45 minutes as Ecuador allowed two goals in a game for the first time in two years.The first came on a break as Julián Quiñones buried a shot in the top left corner in the 22nd minute.QUIÑONES GOLAZO 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/jdlVm6eYub— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 1, 2026The second c
  
  Read more

• ¡Arriba Mexico! Hosts dominate, dump out Ecuador and advance! 🎥

  01-07-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ¡Arriba Mexico! Hosts dominate, dump out Ecuador and advance! 🎥The mythical Azteca, which staged Brazil’s third World Cup triumph in 1970 and saw Maradona lead Argentina in 1986, lived through another historic chapter.Mexico ended a LONG drought without winning a knockout match by seeing off Ecuador 2-0 and booking its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.In front of 80,824 fans. Mexican fans will keep giving it everything and then some against either England or DR Co
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!