African qualifiers to provide seven more World Cup finalists
CAPE TOWN :Africa’s group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude over the next week, providing seven more finalists for the tournament in North America.
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Mexico vs. Morocco: How to Watch, Odds, U-20 Preview
Mexico and Morocco face off to continue Group C action of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Morocco is at the top of Group C after two victories and six points. Mexico sits in second with two points. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch and odds.
Frenchman Beaumelle takes over as Angola coach
Angola have named Patrice Beaumelle as their coach, with the Frenchman taking over a week before their final set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Man United's Diallo, Mazraoui to miss Brentford trip, says Amorim
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester United's Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo will miss the visit to Brentford in the Premier League this weekend due to the death of a family member, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday, adding that defender Noussair Mazraoui is also out.
Luca Zidane switches from France to Algeria
ALGIERS: Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has switched his sporting nationality from France to Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation said on Friday. “FIFA officially granted... goalkeeper Luca Zinedine Zidane authorization to represent the Algerian national team,” FAF said in a statement. FIFA’s “change of association platform” showed the decision was dated on Friday.
Rashford stars in Barcelona win as De Bruyne loses on Man City return
Marcus Rashford proved the perfect replacement for Lamine Yamal in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday and Kevin De Bruyne watched mostly from the sideline as Napoli lost 2-0 at his former club Manchester City. With Yamal missing through injury, Rashford — a loan signing from Manchester United — got a start on his return to England and scored both of Barcelona’s goals at St. James’ Park.
FIFA Rankings: Spain Over France, Argentina at No. 1; USA at No. 16
Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men’s rankings published on Thursday, and lead for the first time since being dethroned as world champion in June 2014.
Afghanistan crash out of Asia Cup after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka
ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka chased down a daunting target of 170 with six wickets in hand to knock Afghanistan out of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.Sri Lanka wrapped up their Group B fixtures unbeaten, with the former champions getting home with eight deliveries to spare.Having topped the group, Sri Lanka marched into the second round, with Bangladesh joining them as the other qualifier.It was quick Nuwan Thushara who set the tone, rattling through the Afghan top order with four wickets.Then it was wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis who stole the limelight in the chase, crafting an unbeaten 74 off 52 balls with 10 boundaries.Opening the innings, Mendis dropped anchor against Afghanistan’s much-vaunted four-pronged spin attack. He later shifted gears in a blistering 52-run stand off just 23 balls for the fifth wicket with his namesake Kamindu Mendis.Sri Lanka had their noses in front from the moment Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first.