Japan, South Korea set sight on World Cup spot
Japan can become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week while Son Heung-min will try to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the finals.
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Injured Messi out of Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Osimhen, Arokodare are early birds as Super Eagles camp in Kigali opens
• Bauchi Governor mobilises Supporters Club against Zimbabwe
Canada soccer head coach Jesse Marsch adds Zorhan Bassong for injured Richie Laryea
Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
Lionel Messi Out Injured As Argentina Seek To Seal FIFA World Cup Place
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game the day before. After missing three games for his club, Inter Miami, at the start of March with a pulled muscle, the 37-year-old Messi returned with a goal off the bench in a CONCACAF Champions Cup win. He played a full 90 minutes and scored again in an MLS win in Atlanta on Sunday but, Argentinian media reported, then felt muscle discomfort. Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, can ensure qualification for next year's tournament in their two games on the current international group.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chartered aircraft to convey supporters, other stakeholders to Kigali
• Rwanda unveils strong squad for Super Eagles The Federal Government will provide a chartered flight that will convey Super Eagles’ supporters and other stakeholders in Nigerian football to Kigali, where Nigeria will meet Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on March 21.
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.
USA's Christian Pulisic in talks over new AC Milan deal - source - ESPN
United States national team star Christian Pulisic is in talks with AC Milan over a new contract, a source has told ESPN.