Sweden meet Poland for World Cup spot
Sweden host Poland in a World Cup playoff final in Solna, with a place at the 2026 tournament at stake.
Williams defends Foster after missed chances
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has called on supporters to back Lyle Foster, as the striker comes under pressure following recent performances.
How football stars are fuelling chess boom
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars “addicted” to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game’s popularity among younger people.
Ghana sack Addo after fourth straight defeat
Ghana said Tuesday they have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup.
De la Fuente relishing Spain’s World Cup pressure
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is enjoying the pressure of being one of the favourites to win the World Cup, he said on the eve of Tuesday’s friendly with Egypt in Barcelona.
Messi to start in Argentina’s final home friendly
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions’ final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
Undav rescues Germany in late win over Ghana
A last-gasp A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. goal saved Germany’s blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.
Bafana target sharper edge in Cape Town
Bafana Bafana host Panama in the second friendly, aiming to improve finishing after dominating large phases of the opening match in Durban.
Tuchel backs Rice and Saka decision
Thomas Tuchel defended Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after their England withdrawals, stating both players were keen to feature against Japan before pulling out.
De Zerbi emerges as Spurs top choice
Tottenham have identified Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred manager, as the club looks to stabilise results and move away from the relegation zone.