World Soccer news

• Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup

  16-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for his country until the next World Cup in 2030 following the painful semi-final defeat by Argentina.Defending champions Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta to earn a 2-1 win against Thomas Tuchel's side, setting up a final against Spain on Sunday.It was a second World Cup semi-final defeat in eight years for England and Bayern Munich striker Kane following a 2-1 defeat by Croatia in 2018.Whil
  
  Read more

• France set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier Deschamps

  17-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as head coach to succeed Didier DeschampsFrance are set to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach following the end of Didier Deschamps’ long and successful reign.The French Football Federation is expected to formally confirm Zidane’s appointment this month after preparations for the transition were completed well in advance.The 54-year-old has already finalised his coaching staff and is expected to sign the necessary paperwork before ta
  
  Read more

• Sunderland Are Facing Tough Competition For This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?

  17-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Facing Tough Competition For This La Liga Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?In a recent report, Nos Diario stated that Sunderland are facing tough competition for Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats would have to compete with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Hull City in the race to sign the Guinean talent in this transfer window.Moriba’s Impressive Form In La LigaMoriba had a solid campaign at the Spanish club re
  
  Read more

• Udinese to host Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in new tournament on August 8

  17-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese to host Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in new tournament on August 8Udinese have announced they are hosting Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in a new tournament on August 8 at the Bluenergy Stadium.This is one of the most modern arenas in Italian football and was already chosen as the venue for the 2025 edition of the UEFA Super Cup.Now it will light up again for a new tournament, called the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup.Udinese launch new tournamentUDINE, ITALY – MAY 02: Kingsley Ehiz
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Report Oulai ready for Fiorentina at €30m after Trabzonspor ‘kidnap’ explained

  17-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Oulai ready for Fiorentina at €30m after Trabzonspor ‘kidnap’ explainedMore details are emerging on the mystery of Christ Inai Oulai’s disappearance from Trabzonspor today, as it’s reported he is ready to fly out for his Fiorentina transfer tonight.The midfielder was expected to already be in Italy today and a flight had been prepared from Istanbul to Florence, but was cancelled as more details had to be worked out.ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 30: Christ Inao
  
  Read more

• Cheltenham sign free-agent midfielder McWilliams

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Shaun McWilliams following his departure from Rotherham United at the end of last season.The 27-year-old joined the Millers in May 2024. He made 26 appearances in League One last season, scoring two goals.McWilliams also spent eight years with Northampton Town where he twice won promotion to the third tier.Cheltenham boss Steve Cotterill told the club website: "He gives us something different to what we have in midfield, opposing teams won't enjoy playing a
  
  Read more

• Birmingham sell defender Wagner back to Philadelphia

  17-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City have agreed to sell defender Kai Wagner back to Major Soccer League side Philadelphia Union six months after he joined Blues.The 29-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee in January after spending seven years in Philadelphia.In his short stay at St Andrew's, he started 16 games in the Championship last season and played twice in the FA Cup, where he scored his only goal for the club in a third-round win at Cambridge United.Blues said in talks with t
  
  Read more

• 🤯 A bit of the World Cup final at home: FIFA sells turf pieces

  17-07-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 A bit of the World Cup final at home: FIFA sells turf piecesIt really would have surprised us if it had been any different. Even the stadium turf in East Rutherford is set to make some serious cash after Sunday’s final. Anyone who wants to can now order a piece of the turf for their home — in the official online shop of the world governing body. Anyone who does so will be sent a piece of the pitch turf embedded in resin after Sunday’s final — permanently pr
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Report: Everton ready for talks to re-sign former star

  17-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton ready for talks to re-sign former starJohn Stones Everton return talks gather pace as Toffees eye statement free transferEverton are moving towards what could become one of the most eye-catching deals of the summer, with Sports Boom reporting that John Stones is due to hold talks next week over a return to Goodison Park. It is a development that carries obvious emotional pull, while also speaking to Everton’s attempt to add proven quality and authority to their back line be
  
  Read more

• Barcelona set new timeline for announcement of €22 million signing after administrative delays

  17-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set new timeline for announcement of €22 million signing after administrative delaysKarim Adeyemi’s move to FC Barcelona has been fully agreed for a while now, but an announcement of the transfer has yet to be made.Now, according to SPORT, the club are likely to officially confirm the signing of the 24-year-old forward over the weekend once the remaining administrative procedures are completed.The German international arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday to finalise the transfe
  
  Read more

• Exeter City sign former Shrews midfielder Perry

  17-07-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Perry has played over 180 EFL league games for Shrewsbury Town and Cheltenham Town[Getty Images]Exeter City have signed midfielder Taylor Perry following his departure from fellow League Two side Shrewsbury Town.The 25-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers academy graduate has made over 180 appearances in EFL League One and Two, and becomes the Grecians' third signing of the summer.He spent two loan spells at League One Cheltenham Town between 2021 and 2023 before leaving Molineux and signing for Shr
  
  Read more

• New manager to sign with France this month, says Fabrizio Romano

  17-07-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New manager to sign with France this month, says Fabrizio RomanoIf he said it, then it’s said!Fabrizio Romano has dropped his trademark “Here we go” for Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of France.According to the journalist, the French legend has already finalized his coaching staff, and the documents will be formally signed later this month. He will lead France in the Nations League, at Euro 2028, and at the 2030 World Cup.The deal had already been widely seen as certain by th
  
  Read more

• Calls for Spain to train indoors ahead of World Cup final as wildfire smoke engulfs New Jersey

  17-07-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain trained outside in hazardous conditions ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina despite calls from experts to train inside due to the wildfire smoke currently engulfing large parts of the US.Luis de la Fuente’s side trained as normal in East Hanover, New Jersey after beating France on Tuesday to reach Sunday’s finale.Midfielder Mikel Merino said that he could see and smell the smoke from the wildfires, which originated in Canada, but he is trying not to focus on it. &ldq
  
  Read more

• 'It hurts' - Saints boss Eckert on Spygate judgement

  17-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonda Eckert was appointed Southampton boss permanently in December [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert admits it has been "tough to read" judgement about his role in the 'Spygate' scandal that took place before the club were kicked out of the Championship play-offs last season.Saints were expelled from the play-offs in mid-May after admitting they spied on three clubs during the campaign.Middlesbrough, who they beat over two legs in the play-off semi-final, were then reinstated to
  
  Read more

• Good news as Curtis Jones moves one step closer to Liverpool stay

  17-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Good news as Curtis Jones moves one step closer to Liverpool stayThe 25-year-old last renewed his deal when he was a squad player under Jurgen Klopp back in 2022. The scale of that deal represented his status as a rotation option - taking him through to the summer of 2027.Over time however Jones has grown in importance - winning a second Premier League title in the 2024/25 season. Liverpool have been unwilling or unable to meet his demands for a new contract - leading to speculation that he will
  
  Read more

• Deschamps responds to Rabiot controversy after France lose World Cup semi final

  17-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deschamps responds to Rabiot controversy after France lose World Cup semi finalFrance coach Didier Deschamps hit back at criticism over his World Cup semi-final decisions against Spain, insisting Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot practically asked to be substituted.Les Bleus were the absolute favourites to lift the trophy in the USA, Canada and Mexico tournament after winning every game, but crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final.Some of Deschamps’ decisions in that match caused c
  
  Read more

• Revealed: Man City CEO Ferran Soriano held June meeting with Lille president over Ayyoub Bouaddi

  17-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Man City CEO Ferran Soriano held June meeting with Lille president over Ayyoub BouaddiMan City CEO Ferran Soriano met with Lille president Olivier Létang over Ayyoub Bouaddi in JuneLille want Bouaddi to stay for another season but Man City are pushing to sign him this summerNegotiations between the two clubs ongoing, with no agreement in place as things standManchester City CEO Ferran Soriano met with Lille president Olivier Létang in June as part of ongoing negotiations
  
  Read more

• Barcelona keeping a close eye as former player closes in on move to Spanish club 

  17-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping a close eye as former player closes in on move to Spanish club Although Barcelona have returned to the 1:1 rule this summer, the club are far from safe when it comes to economic limitations.As such, Barcelona need every bit of revenue they can generate. That is where the club’s age-old tradition of putting future sell-on clauses on departing youth players has come in handy.Indeed, the Catalans have generated a significant sum simply through sales of former players, t
  
  Read more

• Villa sign Manzambi and close on Gomes - what do you think?

  17-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]So, Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m.The 20-year-old scored three goals for Switzerland as they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup before losing to Argentina.He was named Europa League Young Player of the Season as Freiburg were defeated by Villa in the final, and scored seven goals in 47 appearances last term to help his side finish seventh in the Bundesliga.Villa are also
  
  Read more

• Villa complete club record Manzambi signing

  17-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg for a club record fee of just over £50m.The Switzerland international moves to Villa Park in a deal eclipsing the £50m Villa paid Everton for Amadou Onana two years ago. Villa are also close to completing the £38m signing of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, who left the Championship club's training camp in Portugal on Thursday to complete a medical. Manzambi was on the verge of joining Newcastle last
  
  Read more

• Who could follow legend Gordon for Scotland?

  17-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For many, Craig Gordon's decision to end his playing career at the age of 43 marks "an end of an era" in Scottish goalkeeping.The former Celtic, Heart of Midlothian, Sunderland and Scotland stalwart did as much as anyone to silence the old jokes about the inadequacies of Scottish goalkeepers.But having battled through the pain of a series of career-threatening injuries to make this summer's World Cup finals, and having come to the end of his Hearts contract, Gordon has decided he has put his bod
  
  Read more

• Chesterfield sign defender Hutton & forward Anisjko

  17-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Remeao Hutton made 48 appearances in all competitions for Gillingham last season [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed defender Remeao Hutton, after his contract with Gillingham was terminated by mutual consent, and free agent winger Danny Anisjko.Hutton, 27,joined the Gills in January 2024 and made 107 appearances in League Two.Anisjko, 20, who has represented Latvia at Under-21 level, came through Nottingham Forest's academy and was released earlier this summer.The Spireites have not disclose
  
  Read more

• Ten songs that will have you ready for the World Cup final kickoff

  17-07-2026 19:10 via yahoo.com
  As Sunday's World Cup final looms, fans worldwide can agree on one thing: a compelling playlist is key to building anticipation. The Associated Press has delivered just that. Whether you're hoping Argentina secures a historic repeat championship, a feat not seen since Brazil's 1958 and 1962 triumphs, or watching Spain's young star Lamine Yamal, this 10-track collection ensures everyone feels like a winner.(Getty Images)Read on below and then stream the full playlist on Spotify.“Dai Dai,&rd
  
  Read more

• Real Madrid will have to pay €200-250 million to convince Bayern Munich to sell top target

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will have to pay €200-250 million to convince Bayern Munich to sell top targetMichael Olise has remained the main talking point at Real Madrid, with reports earlier in the day suggesting that the Frenchman is ready to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.Olise has emerged as the main target for Real Madrid this summer, with president Florentino Perez keen on making a Galactico signing this summer.Signing Olise won’t be a walk in the park, though, with Bayern Munich not too keen o
  
  Read more

• Official: Ederson agrees new Atalanta contract to 2031 after Manchester United cold feet

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ederson agrees new Atalanta contract to 2031 after Manchester United cold feetEderson has agreed a new contract with Atalanta that will run to June 2031, after Manchester United controversially pulled out of the €45m transfer.MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 18: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Atalanta BC at Football Arena Munich on March 18, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart
  
  Read more

• Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join Beşiktaş

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join BeşiktaşMohamed Salah (34) is reported to have reached an agreement to join Beşiktaş JK, according to Foot Mercato.A free agent since leaving Liverpool FC, the Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortly. In Istanbul, the three-time Premier League winner is set to earn a salary of around €10m, plus €2m in bonuses.Almost a decade afte
  
  Read more

• Barcelona-linked South American forward closing in on Benfica move – Romano

  17-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked South American forward closing in on Benfica move – RomanoEarlier in the day, Barcelona were linked with a move for Al Nassr striker Jhon Duran. It was reported that the Colombian forward has once again emerged as a potential target for the Catalans as they continue to look for a new striker.It was even believed that Duran could be a potential alternative for Barcelona’s top attacking target, Julian Alvarez. Duran closing in on Benfica moveDuran played with Cristiano
  
  Read more

• 🤩 Not on the pitch, but a reunion for former Bayern stars

  17-07-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Not on the pitch, but a reunion for former Bayern starsRobert Lewandowski was actually supposed to make his MLS debut yesterday. But the match between the Chicago Fire and the Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed to October at short notice. The reason: thick smoke from the wildfires in Canada caused air quality in Chicago to become partially hazardous to health. Especially unfortunate: the game was supposed to feature a reunion between Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski. That
  
  Read more

• Iheanacho rejects new Celtic deal for Turkey's second tier

  17-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has turned down a new contract with Celtic and joined Bursaspor, who have just been promoted to Turkey's second tier.The Scottish champions had tabled a new offer for the 29-year-old striker after he helped them to the domestic double during an injury-affected season.But Bursaspor, who won the TFF Second League last season, have announced the signing of Iheanacho and paraded him in their own green and white hoops.The news comes a day after Celtic chief executive
  
  Read more

• 👨‍🏫 Agreed details: Zidane will be France's new manager

  17-07-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👨‍🏫 Agreed details: Zidane will be France's new managerZinedine Zidane will officially take over as the next head coach of the French national team. Sources close to the matter confirm that the decision had been made since last November and that there was never any doubt about his arrival on the Les Bleus bench.Long-term project signed this monthThe legendary former footballer has already fully put together his new backroom staff. The formal signing of the documents and admin
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!