South Korea suffered their first loss in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, falling 1-0 to co-host Mexico. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute. The defeat leaves South Korea in second place in the group with three points, while Mexico secures the top spot.
Scotland captain Caroline Weir has moved to eight-time European champions OL Lyonnes from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old cited the lure of playing for a top European club and competing for the Champions League as key factors in her decision. Weir leaves Real Madrid as their all-time record scorer.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
Germany secured a commanding 7-1 victory over Curaçao in a World Cup qualifying match held in Houston. Despite Curaçao scoring their historic first-ever World Cup goal, Germany's strong offense led to a decisive win.
Scotland secured a crucial 6-0 win over Israel in their World Cup qualifier, but the victory was marred by a potentially serious injury to midfielder Erin Cuthbert, who was stretchered off and hospitalized.
England's chances of topping their World Cup qualifying group are all but over after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Spain, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice, leaving them likely to face playoffs.
England captain Leah Williamson will miss the Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine due to a hamstring injury. Liverpool's Grace Fisk replaces her, while Brighton's Sophie Baggaley is also called up.
Claire Emslie has been recalled by Scotland for their Women's World Cup qualifiers against Israel, five months after giving birth. Christy Grimshaw also receives her first call-up under Melissa Andreatta.
Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifying matches against Israel will be played behind closed doors at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary, due to Uefa security restrictions on hosting matches in Israel.
England still need to learn how to play to their strengths when handling physical and organised teams such as IcelandThe Lionesses’ performance against Spain showed the Euro 2025 final wasn’t a one-off. England have the blueprint for how to beat the world champions: conceding possession, forcing them central and using the threat of Lauren James and Lauren Hemp out wide to punish them on the counter. They were mature and disciplined at Wembley, if a little nervy at the close, with Sarina Wiegman’s team failing to build on their early lead. Continue reading...
