Balogun strike seals USA win over Paraguay
The United States, fueled by goals from Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun, beat Paraguay 2-1 on Saturday in a clash of World Cup-bound teams marred by a stoppage time brawl.
Estevao and Casemiro lead Brazil to victory over Senegal
Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro.
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Bafana Bafana thrashed Zambia 3-1 in an International friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nkota, Appollis strike as Bafana overpower Zambia
Bafana Bafana strengthened their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a composed 3-1 win over Zambia on Saturday afternoon, extending their momentum with a balanced display across both halves.
Osimhen could decide Nigeria’s World Cup fate against DR Congo
Prolific Nigeria scorer Victor Osimhen could be the key figure when they tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a fight for 2026 World Cup qualifying survival in Rabat.
Croatia secure World Cup place as Germany push closer
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.
Messi scores as Argentina win in Angola
Football icon Lionel Messi created the first goal and scored the second as world champions Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in an international friendly in Luanda on Friday.
Mbappe ruled out of France trip to Azerbaijan
France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.
Doan strike seals confident Japan win over Ghana
Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had “a different kind of pressure” in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the high of beating Brazil for the first time last month.
Osimhen’s Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.