Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi's goal celebration, a gun-shaped hand gesture, sparked debate online during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against New Zealand in Los Angeles. The match also saw Iran's national anthem met with boos and cheers from the diaspora.
Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi's 'gun' celebration after scoring against New Zealand in a World Cup qualifier in Los Angeles sparked online debate. The gesture drew criticism amid a politically charged atmosphere, while the national anthem was met with mixed reactions from the Iranian diaspora.
Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi's 'gun' celebration after scoring against New Zealand in a World Cup qualifier in Los Angeles sparked online debate. The gesture drew criticism amid a politically charged atmosphere, while the national anthem faced a mixed reception.
À la veille de leur match de qualification pour le Mondial 2026 à Los Angeles, l'équipe de football iranienne "Team Melli" et son sélectionneur ont affirmé leur désir de se concentrer sur le sport, tout en reconnaissant la présence d'une diaspora hostile qui considère la sélection comme un outil de propagande de la République islamique.
Germany's national football team secured a resounding 7-1 victory over Curacao in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match held in Houston. The win places Germany at the top of Group E with three points.
Germany secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Curaçao in a World Cup qualifier held in Houston. Despite Curaçao scoring their historic first-ever World Cup goal, Germany's strong performance, with goals from Musiala, Schlotterbeck, Havertz, Brown, and Undav, ensured their dominance.
Germany leads Curaçao 4-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Houston. Curaçao scored their first-ever FIFA World Cup goal in the 21st minute, but Germany responded with goals from Schlotterbeck, Havertz, and Musiala.
Germany secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Curaçao in a World Cup qualifier held in Houston. Despite Curaçao scoring their historic first-ever World Cup goal, Germany's dominant performance, with goals from multiple players, ensured their firm control of the match.
Manuel Neuer, 40, will start as goalkeeper for Germany's first 2026 World Cup match against Curacao in Houston, Texas. This marks Neuer's return to international play after a nearly two-year absence due to injury.
Australia's Socceroos secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver, kicking off their 2026 World Cup campaign with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. Young players, including goalkeeper Patrick Beach, were instrumental in the win.
Saudi Arabia's national football team goalkeepers attracted attention during a training session in Austin, USA, by wearing special visual training glasses. These glasses are designed to enhance focus, reaction time, and decision-making for athletes, particularly goalkeepers, by limiting visual input and forcing the brain to process information more efficiently. The team is preparing for their opening match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay.
Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 1-1 with Canada in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on June 12 in Toronto. Jovo Lukić scored for Bosnia in the 21st minute, and Kyle Larin equalized for Canada in the 78th. Both teams earned one point in Group B.
South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Despite early struggles and defensive lapses, South Korea's Hwang In-beom scored an equalizer and assisted the winning goal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers schedule includes matches on Saturday, May 13th, featuring Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, and USA vs. Paraguay in Los Angeles. Sunday, May 14th, has Qatar vs. Switzerland in the Bay Area, Brazil vs. Morocco in New York, Haiti vs. Scotland in Boston, and Australia vs. Turkey in Vancouver.
A parrot named Olivia at Nasu Animal Kingdom has predicted a 3-game winning streak for Japan in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, despite a historically low prediction rate for men's soccer.
Wales' Women's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro is threatened by travel chaos. Coach Rhian Wilkinson insists the team will not let the disruption affect their performance despite a nightmare journey.
England needs to avoid defeat against world champions Spain in Mallorca on Friday to qualify automatically for the Women's World Cup in Brazil 2027. The match is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, and a draw would be sufficient for England, but a Spanish victory could complicate qualification.
Algeria secured a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a friendly match in Rotterdam, with substitute Anis Hadj Moussa scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. Goalkeeper Luka Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, made crucial saves.
Wales' Women's World Cup qualifier preparations were disrupted when their flight to Montenegro was diverted to Brindisi, Italy, due to electrical storms. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson and staff slept in the airport after failing to secure hotel rooms.
Wales women's football team's journey to Montenegro for a World Cup qualifier was severely disrupted by bad weather, forcing them to divert to Brindisi, Italy. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson and staff had to sleep at the airport due to a lack of hotel rooms.
Wales' women's national football team flight to Montenegro was diverted to Brindisi, Italy, due to electrical storms. The team will stay overnight in Italy and arrange alternative travel for Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Algeria's national football team, led by goalkeeper Luca Zidane and forward Anis Hadj Moussa, secured a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a friendly match in Rotterdam. The win serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Ella Toone, with one year left on her Manchester United contract, stated she must decide "what's best for me" regarding her future. The England midfielder is focusing on World Cup qualifiers before discussing options with the club this summer.
The South Korean national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will play their final preparatory match for the 2026 World Cup against El Salvador on July 4th in Provo, Utah. This match marks the first and last time the full squad, including Lee Kang-in, will play together before the tournament.
