World Soccer news

• Quenda makes head start on training

  10-07-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Geovany Quenda has had a lengthy lead-in to his move to Chelsea, spending his time at biweekly English lessons and building physical strength to adapt to the demands of the Premier League through additional training and nutritional work.However, after working to ensure he finished his final season at Sporting strongly, he suffered a broken fifth metatarsal (a bone on the outer edge of the foot) that kept him sidelined for four months. His side finished second and lost the cup final
  
  Read more

• Report: Arsenal set to battle Newcastle United in the race for midfielder

  10-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal set to battle Newcastle United in the race for midfielderArsenal Transfer News: Believe Munongo Emerges as Hale End TargetArsenal have made an official enquiry for Metz midfielder Believe Munongo, with Newcastle United also moving for the highly-rated teenager in a developing summer battle for one of France’s most promising young players. According to Sports Boom, both Premier League clubs have stepped forward as the only sides to lodge formal interest at this stage.The rep
  
  Read more

• Chelsea Made A Big Offer For This Talented Midfielder: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

  10-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Made A Big Offer For This Talented Midfielder: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Cade Naser claimed that Chelsea have made a big offer for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. It has been mentioned that the Blues are ready to compete with Atletico Madrid in the race to sign the Danish talent later this year.Hjulmand’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballHjulmand enjoyed a decent run of form at the Portuguese club after he produced a string of impressive displays fo
  
  Read more

• England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss

  10-07-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.The Three Lions meet Norway - who knocked out five-time world champions Brazil in the last 16 - in Miami on Saturday (22:00 BST kick-off).And Solbakken, in an interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan, said: "They are favourites, but they're not big, big favourites."Later, the former Wolves boss told a news conference at the Miami Stadium: "I think England have more pressure than us.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Wealdstone sign Smith and Harris

  10-07-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wealdstone have signed defender Kyle Smith and midfielder Jayden Harris on permanent deals.Smith, 22, has previously had two spells on loan with the Stones from Championship side Millwall.Harris, 26, joins the club from Sutton United, for whom he made 40 National League appearances last season.
  
  Read more

• Norway boss insists World Cup clash with England will not be Harry Kane v Erling Haaland shootout

  10-07-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway manager Stale Solbakken has insisted that the upcoming World Cup quarter-final clash against England in Miami will be far more than a simple showdown between star strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.The highly anticipated encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium pits Manchester City’s Haaland against Bayern Munich’s Kane, both of whom are leading contenders for the Golden Boot. However, one of these prolific forwards will see their World Cup journey end when the final whistle blo
  
  Read more

• Wycombe sign Luton striker Woodrow

  10-07-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cauley Woodrow started his career at Fulham and has also had spells at Southend, Burton, Bristol City, Barnsley and Blackburn [Shutterstock]Wycombe Wanderers have completed the signing of forward Cauley Woodrow from League One rivals Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.The 31-year-old scored six goals in 79 appearances for the Hatters, with the vast majority coming from the bench.Woodrow spent most of last season on loan with Wycombe, scoring 12 times in 40 games to end the campaign as the club's
  
  Read more

• The incredible World Cup record that Belgium broke against Spain 😱

  10-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The incredible World Cup record that Belgium broke against Spain 😱Spain and Belgium's World Cup quarter-final clash is already in the history books.
  Luis de la Fuente's side took the lead on the half-hour mark through Fabián Ruiz but it lasted all of 11 minutes as Charles de Ketelaere put the Red Devils on level terms.Remarkably, the Atalanta midfielder's header was the first time that La Roja have conceded a World Cup goal since their group stage defeat to Japan in 2022
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Rangers See Their €6m Bid For Winger Rejected: What Should The Ibrox Giants Do Next?

  10-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers See Their €6m Bid For Winger Rejected: What Should The Ibrox Giants Do Next?Rangers put a €6 million offer on the table for Vaclav Cerny. Besiktas flatly turned it down. That is the latest word from Turkish journalist Onur Taşcıoğlu on X, confirming the Istanbul club have zero intention of selling at that price. It matches the exact fee Besiktas paid Wolfsburg for the Czech winger back in September 2025. The message from the Süper Lig outfit is loud and clea
  
  Read more

• Liverpool transfer news: Here we go, surprise Mo Salah return is now on the cards

  10-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Here we go, surprise Mo Salah return is now on the cardsMo Salah could now be returning to Liverpool in a surprise move. Few players have ever rewritten their own story quite like the Egyptian King.When Chelsea signed him in 2014, he was regarded as one of Europe's brightest young talents.But after struggling for opportunities in west London, he was quickly written off by many as another player who simply wasn't suited to the Premier League. Loans to Fiorentina and Roma
  
  Read more

• Video: Atalanta’s De Ketelaere ends historic Spain World Cup record after 649 minutes

  10-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Atalanta’s De Ketelaere ends historic Spain World Cup record after 649 minutesAtalanta star Charles De Ketelaere has made history by scoring for Belgium against Spain, ending Unai Simon’s record clean sheet at the World Cup after 649 minutes.The goalkeeper had broken the previous record set by Italy’s Walter Zenga, who had gone without conceding for 517 consecutive minutes during Italia ’90.Spread out over two editions of the World Cup, Spain’s Unai Simon had
  
  Read more

• Rate the players in Spain v Belgium

  10-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup quarter-final between Spain and Belgium - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
  Read more

• New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

  10-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vozinha made seven saves against Spain to preserve a clean sheet [Getty Images]After winning plaudits across the globe for his World Cup performances with Cape Verde, goalkeeper Vozinha has another honour - with a newly discovered species of sea slug being named after him.The small red mollusc was discovered by biologist Jesus Ortea in the Caribbean, and he opted to name it after the 40-year-old star of the tiny nation's campaign.It now has the name Aldisa vozinha.Cape Verde are the second small
  
  Read more

• Leeds United Pressing In For 27-Year-Old Winger: Good Option For Daniel Farke?

  10-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Pressing In For 27-Year-Old Winger: Good Option For Daniel Farke?Daniel Farke and Leeds United are firming up their pursuit of Sevilla winger Rubén Vargas. Elland Road has made the Swiss international their primary summer objective. According to Spanish transfer account @extratimeftbol on X, conversations between Leeds and Sevilla are active, though no figures have been formally agreed yet.Leeds United close in on surprise summer winger dealOne thing is clear: Vargas will not
  
  Read more

• Barcelona agree deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

  10-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona agree deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia DortmundBarcelona have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Germany international Karim Adeyemi as Hansi Flick continues to reshape his attacking options ahead of the new season.The La Liga champions have agreed to pay a fixed fee of €22 million (£18.7m), plus performance-related add-ons and a sell-on clause, after seeing an initial €20m bid rejected.The transfer has not yet been formally completed, but all p
  
  Read more

• Lazio risk €19m Polymarket sponsorship deal after platform banned

  10-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio risk €19m Polymarket sponsorship deal after platform bannedLazio risk seeing their €19m sponsorship deal fall apart after news Polymarket will be banned in Italy for being considered illegal gambling.The Serie A side has struggled in recent years to secure main sponsors for their jerseys, but had managed to sign the deal worth €19m in April.It is meant to run for two seasons, with an option for the 2028-29 campaign too.However, the agreement might be doomed before it even re
  
  Read more

• Durham announce midfielder Lambert’s departure

  10-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham announce midfielder Lambert’s departureDurham midfielder Mollie Lambert is leaving the club this summer.The Wildcats announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 28-year-old midfielder has spent her entire career to date playing her football in her native North East. Lambert enjoyed spells with Middlesbrough and Sunderland in the early days of her career before joining Durham in 2020. Since making the move to Maiden Castle, Lambert has made 157 appe
  
  Read more

• Premier League clubs circle around elite PSG talent

  10-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs circle around elite PSG talentPSG are potentially going to be forced into selling Ibrahim Mbaye to a Premier League suitor if the winger pushes for a move.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The trickle of news about potential transfer interest in PSG starlet Ibrahim Mbaye is starting to build. Today, TeamTalk are the latest outlet to report that Aston Villa are l
  
  Read more

• Ligue 1 Side Are Willing To Listen To Aston Villa’s Interest In Winger: Right Option At €50m?

  10-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Side Are Willing To Listen To Aston Villa’s Interest In Winger: Right Option At €50m?Aston Villa are firmly in the mix alongside Tottenham Hotspur and four other Premier League sides for Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. That is according to TEAMtalk insider Graeme Bailey. Foot Mercato pushes the story further, claiming Villa are leading the chase ahead of Spurs because they are particularly keen on the youngster’s profile.Aston Villa among six Premier League clu
  
  Read more

• Revealed: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sponsors Erling Haaland’s Man City World Cup diaries

  10-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sponsors Erling Haaland’s Man City World Cup diariesAgent Rafaela Pimenta secured a sponsorship deal with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey for Haaland’s diariesThe first two episodes of Haaland’s FIFA World Cup diary series were sponsored by the forthcoming filmHaaland’s diary series has generated over 10M views across three editions this summerManchester City striker Erling Haaland secured a landmark commercial partner
  
  Read more

• Vagana signs new five-year deal at Wakefield

  10-07-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wakefield Trinity back-rower Isaiah Vagana has signed a new five-year contract with the Super League club.The 26-year-old joined Wakefield from New Zealand Warriors for the 2024 season and helped them win promotion from the Championship.He has since made 38 appearances in Super League and Challenge Cup, including 16 so far this season.Vagana told the club website: "As a team we're continually getting better and I want to be a part of the team that wins competitions with Wakefield Trinity."Wakefi
  
  Read more

• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Brazilian midfielder

  10-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Brazilian midfielderChelsea Enter Danilo Santos Transfer Race as Botafogo Midfielder Draws Premier League InterestChelsea have joined the widening battle for Danilo Santos, adding further weight to what is becoming one of the more intriguing midfield stories of the summer window. According to FogaoNET, the London club have made an initial enquiry to Botafogo over the Brazil international, with interest building across the Premier League.The approach i
  
  Read more

• Everton Linked With 33-Year-Old Championship Goalkeeper: Is He The Right Option For David Moyes?

  10-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Linked With 33-Year-Old Championship Goalkeeper: Is He The Right Option For David Moyes?Mark Travers wants out. Or, at the very least, other clubs want him in. After making a total of two Carabao Cup appearances following his £4 million switch from Bournemouth, the Republic of Ireland international is understandably assessing his options. Coventry City are keen, ready to trigger a release clause in a contract that runs until 2029, though the paperwork hasn’t moved yet. Now Wr
  
  Read more

• Report Manu Kone is reason Manchester United found excuse to dump Ederson

  10-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Manu Kone is reason Manchester United found excuse to dump EdersonItalian media suggest Manchester United used the Ederson medical as an excuse to withdraw from the €45m Atalanta deal, so could now turn their focus to Roma’s France international Manu Kone instead.Multiple sources reported this evening that Manchester United had informed Atalanta of their intention to abandon the transfer, which had been agreed back on June 2.It would’ve been €40.5m fixed fee plus a f
  
  Read more

• Reading sign Bristol City's Stokes on season loan

  10-07-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have signed midfielder Josh Stokes on a season-long loan from Championship side Bristol City.The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at fellow League One side Stockport County, scoring five goals in 26 appearances to help them reach the Vertu Trophy and play-off finals.He previously spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Cambridge United, scoring eight times in 34 games.Royals boss Leam Richardson told the club website: "He's creative, positive in possession and has t
  
  Read more

• Doubts over Ederson’s knee behind Manchester United giving up on Atalanta player

  10-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Doubts over Ederson’s knee behind Manchester United giving up on Atalanta playerFor many weeks, it seemed like Serie A side Atalanta have sold Ederson to Manchester United. There was an agreement over a fee between the clubs and the deal was being upheld due to the player’s presence at the World Cup for Brazil.Now, the move has fallen through. Voices in England had grown and the confirmation now comes from Italy. After Gianluca Di Marzio reported this, L’Eco di Bergamo add more
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Mbappé and Tchouaméni fit for the semi-final (L'Équipe)

  10-07-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mbappé and Tchouaméni fit for the semi-final (L'Équipe)Some news brings a smile.While there were concerns when Kylian Mbappé went off against Morocco, all doubts were quickly brushed aside.On Friday evening, L'Équipe reported that the captain of Les Bleus, along with Aurélien Tchouaméni, will be fit to play in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.The staff could nevertheless adjust the French number 10’s training sessions in c
  
  Read more

• Southampton defender Brown signs new deal

  10-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton defender Brown signs new dealSouthampton defender Rachel Brown has signed a new contract with the club.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 25-year-old full-back has agreed fresh terms with Southampton for the 2026/2027 season.Brown joined Southampton in summer 2024 after leaving former club Sheffield United. The defender made 15 appearances for The Saints in her first season at the club before an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) i
  
  Read more

• La Liga Club Do Not Want To Pay €12m For Leeds United Player: Why Should The Whites Hold Firm?

  10-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga Club Do Not Want To Pay €12m For Leeds United Player: Why Should The Whites Hold Firm?Valencia’s pursuit of Largie Ramazani has ground to a halt. The Spanish side want him, but they do not want to pay up.Ramazani actually had a decent time of it in Spain last term. He finished the season as Valencia’s second-highest scorer, netting six goals and chipping in with an assist across 31 appearances in all competitions. Not bad for a bloke spending most of his time coming off
  
  Read more

• Barcelona may be turning a blind eye to their biggest issue this summer window – Analysis

  10-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona may be turning a blind eye to their biggest issue this summer window – AnalysisFC Barcelona are moving like a club that believes the next leap is hidden in the final third.Anthony Gordon has already arrived from Newcastle United on a five-year deal. Karim Adeyemi is now on his way, after the club secured an agreement worth €22 million plus add-ons with Borussia Dortmund.Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, is the dream at No. 9. He has made his desire to leave Atletico Madrid public,
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!