Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence
June 11 : Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings on Thursday right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third.
With roster questions answered, Canada's men ready for historic match with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday
It’s still hard to imagine, even though we’re now only hours from kickoff rather than months or years away. Canada was awarded co-hosting duties for this summer’s World Cup in 2018. On Friday afternoon, the first game in Toronto will finally be played.
Red Bull question FIA's 'benchmark' engine call
BARCELONA, June 11 : Red Bull are seeking clarification from Formula One's governing body after their 2026 engine was deemed to be the benchmark for performance, giving rivals more scope for development.
Piala Dunia 2026: Meksiko Ungguli Afrika Selatan di Babak Pertama
Meksiko vs Afrika Selatan berlangsung di Estadio Azteca, Jumat (12/6/2026) dini hari WIB. Raul Jimenez hampir mencetak gol di menit keempat lewat tembakan keras di dalam kotak penalti.
Haiti alter World Cup uniforms following FIFA pushback
PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti World Cup uniform manufacturer Saeta Sports has altered the Caribbean nation's home, away and third jerseys three days prior to kickoff of their first World Cup match in response to concerns from FIFA that visual imagery on the shirt could be interpreted as a political message. The original designs from the Colombian manufacturer included imagery that appeared to show soldiers carrying the Polish national flag, presumably a tribute to Polish Legionnaires who defected from Napoleon's French army to aid the Haitians during the Haitian Revolution from 1802-04. The revised tops shown in FIFA's official team portraits have the same collar and sleeve patterns but with solid colors beneath them rather than the imagery at the bottom of the shirts.
Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut
SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions with an urgent need to make amends for a dismal debut as hosts of the 2022 tournament.
Japan captain Endo withdraws from World Cup due to injury, retires from internationals
TORONTO: Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury in a blow for the Samurai Blue, with the midfielder also announcing his retirement from international football. Endo, who endured an injury-hit season with Liverpool, has been replaced by Borussia Moenchengladbach striker Shuto Machino, the Japan Football Association said in a statement. “Since my injury, I’ve done everything I possibly could up to this point, so I have no regrets whatsoever,” Endo said in a social media post. The 33-year-old said he was frustrated at not being able to participate in the showpiece event but took pride in the team’s growth since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “With this campaign, I will be retiring from the national team.
Mexico coach Aguirre leaves veteran goalkeeper out for World Cup opener
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