Partey, Kudus crush Madagascar

Thomas Partey and fellow Premier League midfielder Mohammed Kudus struck as Ghana outplayed Madagascar in a top-of-the-table African 2026 World Cup qualifying group match.

Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night

Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona’s teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.

Chris Wood leaves NZ squad with injury

New Zealand qualified for the World Cup with a win over New Caledonia, but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

Aubameyang brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

Alisson returns early from Brazil duty

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned early to his club Liverpool after suffering a bang to the head while on international duty, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced.

Maignan sends France to Nations League semi’s

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved twice in the shoot-out as France beat Croatia on penalties, sealing a place in the last four.

Germany survive Italy scare

Germany denied a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals.

Portugal dump Denmark in Nations League thriller

Portugal overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to reach the Nations League semi-finals on Sunday, winning a pulsating second leg against Denmark after extra time.

Spain oust Netherlands to reach Nations League semis

Nations League holders Spain reached the final four with a win on penalties against the Netherlands, after a thrilling quarter-final second leg.

Tuchel has no interest in being a political football

Thomas Tuchel believes it will benefit England if he is allowed to concentrate on his role as manager of the national football team, rather than becoming involved in political debates.