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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Mbappé-Dembélé, Brazil, list of 26... Why the French team's American tour is of interest

The French national football team is set to embark on a brief tour in the United States for friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia ahead of the World Cup.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Leonardo Campana is removed from Ecuador's call-up due to injury

Ecuadorian forward Leonardo Campana has been excluded from the national team's call-up for upcoming friendly matches due to a hamstring injury sustained during an MLS match.

Mar 22 • 13:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt National Team List: Salah's Absence and New Face from La Liga

The Egyptian national football team has announced its squad for the upcoming March training camp, notably missing star player Mohamed Salah due to injury.

Mar 22 • 09:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

‘We boycott the US but not the World Cup’: Iran continues its preparation for the World Cup

Iran's national team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup despite ongoing political tensions with the United States, confirming training camps and friendly matches.

Mar 22 • 00:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Best in the World and Rodri's Return: Key Highlights of Spain's Squad List to Face Egypt and Serbia

Spain's national football team has made key selections for friendly matches against Egypt and Serbia, emphasizing the inclusion of goalkeeper Juan Garcia and the return of Rodri.

Mar 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Exclusion of the Iranian national team's top scorer from World Cup preparations

Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun has been excluded from World Cup preparations by coach Amir Ghalenoei ahead of friendly matches against Nigeria and Costa Rica.

Mar 21 • 12:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Dalić announced a serious approach and an opportunity for younger players ahead of matches against Colombia and Brazil

Croatia's national football team has gathered for friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia, with coach Zlatko Dalić emphasizing a serious competitive spirit despite the matches being friendlies.

Mar 21 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona SC will train in Quito during the break for Ecuador's friendly matches

Barcelona Sporting Club plans to utilize the break in the Ecuadorian league for national team friendlies to conduct a training camp in Quito.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo is left out of Portugal's squad for friendly matches against Mexico and the United States

Cristiano Ronaldo has been excluded from the Portugal national team for upcoming friendlies due to a muscle injury.

Mar 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Joan García enters Luis de la Fuente's final list before the definitive call-up of Spain for the World Cup

Joan García has been included in Spain's national football team for upcoming friendly matches against Serbia and Egypt.

Mar 20 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why did the Palestinian national team cancel its friendly matches in Morocco?

The Palestinian national football team canceled its scheduled friendly matches against Mauritania and Benin in Morocco due to current regional circumstances affecting travel.

Mar 20 • 03:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tapia confirmed that the Argentine national team will play two friendlies at La Bombonera before the World Cup

AFA president Claudio Tapia announced that the Argentine national team will face Guatemala and Honduras in two friendly matches at La Bombonera prior to the World Cup.

Mar 20 • 00:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Julian Nagelsmann: Even Matze Ginter is now being praised

Julian Nagelsmann praises veteran player Matze Ginter as he announces the German national team lineup for upcoming friendly matches.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Announcement of the Saudi National Team Selection for Matches Against Egypt and Serbia in Preparation for the World Cup

Saudi Arabia has announced its 50-player squad for upcoming friendly matches against Egypt and Serbia as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, marking the return of veteran captain Salman Al-Faraj.

Mar 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

6 New Faces in the Algerian National Team as Petkovic Excludes 12 Players

The Algerian national football team has welcomed six new players under coach Vladimir Petkovic ahead of friendly matches against Guatemala and Uruguay.

Mar 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

England squad announcement: The 13 stars nailed on for call up with 13 places up for grabs

The article discusses the upcoming announcement of the England football squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, highlighting certain key players likely to be selected.

Mar 19 • 06:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Meet Eagles’ new boys for Jordan, Iran friendlies

Nigeria's Super Eagles have called up three new players for their upcoming friendly matches against Jordan and Iran.

Mar 19 • 01:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

The Mbappé Case, the Chevalier Dilemma, an Expanded Group ... The Latest Information Before the French Team's List for the Tour in the United States

The French national team's coach will announce the roster for upcoming friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia as the team's dynamics change heading into a new phase.

Mar 18 • 22:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Óscar Zambrano returns to the Ecuadorian national team and aims to secure a spot for the 2026 World Cup

Ecuadorian midfielder Óscar Zambrano has been recalled to the national team for two upcoming friendly matches as part of the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 18 • 21:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Controversy Over the Low-Cost Friendlies of the Argentine National Team: Their Last 10 and the Harsh Comparison with World Cup Candidates

The Argentine national football team's recent low-profile friendly matches have sparked controversy, particularly regarding their quality and the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Ancelotti Excludes Neymar for the Match Against Croatia

Carlo Ancelotti has left Neymar off Brazil's roster for friendly matches against France and Croatia due to his unfit physical condition following a serious knee injury.

Mar 17 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'He is a player that weighs, finds solutions for important plays,' highlights Peru's coach about the call-up of Ecuadorian Jairo Vélez

Ecuadorian footballer Jairo Vélez has been called up to the Peru national team for friendly matches against Senegal and Honduras as part of the preparation for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.

Mar 16 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Neymar was not called up by Ancelotti for Brazil's matches against France and Croatia

Neymar was omitted from Brazil's squad for upcoming friendly matches against France and Croatia as he continues to recover from injury.

Mar 16 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See the latest call-up from Ancelotti before the final list for the World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti announced the call-up of 19-year-old forwards Endrick and Rayan, and 26-year-old midfielder Gabriel Sara for Brazil's friendly matches against France and Croatia, the last games before finalizing the squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 16 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kontouris and Tsiftsis in Giovanovits' calls

Ivan Giovanovits has summoned two new players to the Greek National Team for friendly matches against Paraguay and Hungary.

Mar 16 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

England vs Uruguay and Japan tickets from £35 as VIP packages still available for Wembley

England's upcoming friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium will see ticket prices starting from £35, with VIP packages still available.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The careless world champion 88 days before the World Cup

The Argentine national team faces a political struggle and lacks friendly matches as they prepare to defend their World Cup title.

Mar 15 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Without observing Neymar, Ancelotti calls for last tests before the final list

Brazil's national football team coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to announce the final call-ups for friendly matches before the World Cup, amid ongoing uncertainty about Neymar's participation.

Mar 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The agenda of the Tri: days, times and rivals of Ecuador's friendly matches in March before the 2026 World Cup

Ecuador's national football team has outlined its schedule for friendly matches in Europe as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The Football Channel will broadcast Ecuador's friendlies: they would be their last matches with the 'Tri'

The Football Channel in Ecuador will exclusively broadcast two upcoming friendly matches of the national team, marking the end of their current broadcasting model.

Mar 12 • 19:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Lionel Scaloni on alert: with the Finalissima in doubt, the Argentine National Team could arrive at the World Cup without test matches

Lionel Scaloni is concerned as the Argentine National Team's preparation for the World Cup is in jeopardy due to the uncertainty surrounding their scheduled friendly matches, particularly the Finalissima against Spain.

Mar 12 • 19:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Austria Thinks About the Future: FIFA Authorizes Nationality Changes for Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner

Austria has received FIFA approval to change the national team eligibility of players Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner ahead of friendly matches and the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 10 • 20:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No Ómar against Sweden - Friendly matches with Egypt in May and January

The Icelandic national football team will not feature Ómar against Sweden, but they will have friendly matches against Egypt scheduled for May and January.

Mar 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dalić announced the roster for matches against Brazil and Colombia

Croatia's national team coach, Zlatko Dalić, has called up 26 players and sent out nine preliminary invitations for friendly matches against Colombia and Brazil in March.

Mar 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Saudi Coach Renard Calls Up Two Squads and Enlists a Coach Ahead of the World Cup

Saudi coach Hervé Renard has announced a call-up of 50 players for the upcoming international break in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

We’re not under pressure – Nnadozie

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons' goalkeeper, asserts that the team is focused and unpressured as they prepare for friendly matches against Cameroon ahead of WAFCON 2026.

Feb 28 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly

Two players from FC Robo, Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha, have joined the Nigerian women's national team ahead of their friendly matches against Cameroon.

Feb 26 • 01:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ajibade, Monday, and nine others join Super Falcons camp ahead of Cameroon friendly

Rasheedat Ajibade and nine other players have joined the Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in preparation for friendly matches against the host country.

Feb 25 • 21:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Latvian hockey team will also face Denmark and Finland in April's friendly matches

The Latvian national ice hockey team will begin preparation for the World Championship with friendly matches against Denmark and Finland in April.

Feb 25 • 09:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Algerian team faces Guatemala and Uruguay in Italy

The Algerian national football team is set to play friendly matches against Guatemala and Uruguay in Italy as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Charlyn Corral leads the call-up for the Mexican Women's National Team for qualifiers and friendly against Brazil

Charlyn Corral has been named the leading player in the Mexican Women's National Team as they prepare for World Cup qualifying matches against Saint Lucia and a friendly against Brazil.

Feb 19 • 19:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Falcons to face Cameroon in pre-WAFCON friendlies

Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to compete against Cameroon in two friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 18 • 00:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Super Falcons to face Cameroon in friendly

Nigeria's Super Falcons are scheduled to play two friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Feb 17 • 19:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Mexican National Team will play three friendlies before the 2026 World Cup: Official dates and rivals

The Mexican national football team has scheduled three friendly matches to conclude its preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, facing Ghana, Australia, and Serbia.

Feb 17 • 18:52 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Mexican National Team will have three friendly matches before the World Cup

The Mexican National Soccer Team is set to play three friendly matches as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 16 • 22:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Iran's national team faces a crisis in preparation for the 2026 World Cup

Iran's national football team may not play any friendly matches in preparation for the 2026 World Cup due to international criticisms and challenges in finding opponents.

Feb 13 • 15:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco faces South American teams in preparation for the 2026 World Cup

The Moroccan national team is set to play friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay as part of their preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

Feb 11 • 13:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Opponent of Croatia has chosen whom they will prepare for the World Cup against

The Panamanian national football team will play two friendly matches against South Africa as part of their preparations for the World Cup, where they will face Croatia.

Feb 6 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Calls to the National Youth Team for the friendlies with Croatia and Turkey

The coach of the U-19 National Team, Vaggelis Moras, has called up 24 players for friendly matches in Croatia against the host country and Turkey as preparation for the second qualifying phase of the EURO U-19 in March 2026.

Feb 4 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Flora's men and women showed the Latvian clubs their place

The FC Flora men's and women's teams secured victories in friendly matches against Latvian clubs over the weekend, with the men's team defeating Daugavpils and the women's team also achieving a win.

Feb 2 • 13:57 UTC

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