USA's World Cup Captains: From Inaugural Edition To 2026's 48-Team Tournament
To play for the U.S. men's national team at the World Cup is a unique honor, but only a handful of players have had the distinction of being called captain.
Belgium Sport News
Lukaku returns in style with 90th goal for Belgium
RIJEKA, Croatia, June 2 : Romelu Lukaku marked his return to the Belgium side with a record-extending 90th international goal as they beat Croatia 2-0 away in their World Cup warm-up friendly on Tuesday.
Bologna appoint Tedesco as manager on two-year deal
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2026 World Cup Round of 16 Odds: Which Teams Will Make It?
After the World Cup group stage, things go from intense to do-or-die.
Panama target first World Cup match win under Dane Christiansen
June 2 : Panama will play in their second World Cup as Central America's only representative, aiming to raise the region's profile and showcase recent progress under manager Thomas Christiansen.
Monaco sack manager Pocognoli after missing Champions League spot
June 2 : AS Monaco have sacked manager Sebastien Pocognoli after they finished seventh in Ligue 1 and failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Austria fight back from early red card to beat Tunisia
VIENNA, June 1 : Marcel Sabitzer netted a second-half winner for 10-man Austria as they overcame early scares to beat Tunisia 1-0 on Monday in their World Cup warm-up international at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
Lukaku on the comeback trail, insists Belgium coach
RIJEKA, Croatia, June 1 : The fitness and form of Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku pose no concerns ahead of the World Cup, coach Rudi Garcia insisted on the eve of Tuesday’s warm-up clash against Croatia.