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🇲🇽 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Ecuador presents its list of called players for the FIFA double date against Morocco and the Netherlands

Ecuador's national soccer team has announced its official call-up for the upcoming FIFA matches against Morocco and the Netherlands as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 20 • 17:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

With Ochoa and Fidalgo! Javier Aguirre reveals Mexico's squad to face Portugal and Belgium

Javier Aguirre announces Mexico's squad for international matches against Portugal and Belgium as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 19 • 21:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Handball team received an important lesson before a crucial match

The Estonian handball team learned valuable lessons from two preparation matches against Great Britain ahead of an important European Championship qualifier.

Mar 19 • 20:47 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Precious Calhanoglu. The right additive to the black and blue engine

The article discusses Hakan Calhanoglu's limited playtime with Inter Milan amid his preparation for the Turkish national team, highlighting concerns about his fitness and availability for upcoming matches.

Mar 19 • 04:00 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
🇪🇨 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Green light for IPL 2026 matches at Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has approved hosting IPL 2026 matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after a review of security and preparation measures.

Mar 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Good news for RCB fans! Approval received to hold IPL in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has granted permission to hold Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after reviewing security and preparation measures.

Mar 16 • 08:26 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
🇶🇦 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Injury Threatens Ronaldo's World Cup Preparation: - More Serious than Expected

Cristiano Ronaldo may miss Portugal's final pre-World Cup matches due to a more severe hamstring injury than anticipated.

Mar 6 • 13:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Finalissima in Suspense: the Stance of Argentina and Spain, the Fight for the Venue, and the Risk of Arriving at the World Cup Without Preparatory Matches

The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain is currently uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, impacting their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 3 • 13:31 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
Sports

Watch.. Manchester United star Diallo reveals the importance of the Quran before matches

Ivorian player Amad Diallo of Manchester United discusses how the Quran plays a significant role in his preparation for matches.

Feb 22 • 16:58 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

International Matches Require Quick Preparation: What is Kousuke Kondo's Ideal Batting Order?

Kousuke Kondo of Samurai Japan discusses the challenges of preparing for international baseball matches with limited time, emphasizing his successful adaptability in the lineup.

Feb 21 • 10:56 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Extended roster of the Lithuanian national basketball team announced for qualifying matches

Lithuanian national team coach Rimas Kurtinaitis discusses the challenges of assembling a competitive team with limited preparation time due to overlapping EuroLeague games.

Feb 6 • 08:51 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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Preparation Matches: Victories for Osijek and Gorica, Draw Between Slaven and Vukovar

In friendly matches during the winter preparations, Osijek and Gorica secured victories, while Slaven and Vukovar ended in a draw.

Jan 13 • 19:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Osijek and Gorica victories in preparation matches, Vukovar and Slaven played a draw

During winter preparations, Croatian elite football teams Osijek and Gorica secured victories while Vukovar and Slaven ended their match in a draw.

Jan 13 • 18:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

The same problems remain, we have eight days for urgent repairs

Croatia's handball team heads to the European Championship with two consecutive losses to Germany in preparation matches, exhibiting ongoing issues with defense and technical errors.

Jan 11 • 19:23 UTC

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