Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he would ‘love’ to go back in time and play the defeat to Norway again, but Italy must look forward. ‘I am certain we will get to the World Cup.’ The Azzurri secured their play-off spot with a 3-0 win over Israel at the Stadio Friuli, thanks to a brace from Mateo…
Police clashed with protesters ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, while there was also tension during the national anthems. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Advertisement You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. The atmosphere was inevitably…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year. The department said Thursday will send hundreds of additional consular officers to “designated countries” to handle…
Sandro Tonali’s last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season. After collapsing from leading 4-2 in the final two minutes to drawing 4-4, Tonali’s 91st-minute strike in the Hungarian city of Debrecen…
As excitement builds for next year’s FIFA World Cup 26, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced on Monday that the FIFA World Cup 26 Volunteer Center will be located in the Fashion District of Philadelphia. FIFA World Cup 26 will take place June and July 2026, and is anticipated to be the largest sporting event ever with…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea square off in the final of the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Sunday with the chance to become the first winner of the newly expanded tournament. Kickoff is 3 p.m. Eastern time. Thirty-two teams from around the world entered the competition but it ends…