Kane Scores as England Beat New Zealand in World Cup Warm-Up
Harry Kane scored the only goal as England defeated New Zealand 1-0 in Tampa. Manager Thomas Tuchel used 22 different players but must now choose his final team for the World Cup.
International Friendlies
Bellamy Hunts Revenge Against Hagi as Wales Target Rare Away Victory
Wales manager Craig Bellamy prepares to face childhood nemesis Gheorghe Hagi in Bucharest, hoping to end a 16-year wait for an away friendly win and banish memories of 1994 World Cup heartbreak.
Manuel Neuer Faces Fitness Race for Germany’s United States Friendly
Germany captain Manuel Neuer is struggling to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday’s warm-up clash with the United States following a calf injury in May.
O’Neill Eyes Possession Improvement as Northern Ireland Face Guinea and France
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France will help his young squad develop possession-based tactics ahead of the Nations League campaign.
Italy Call Up Fortini for Luxembourg and Greece Friendlies
Italy have added Fiorentina defender Niccolò Fortini to their squad for upcoming friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece as interim coach Silvio Baldini looks to blood new talent following World Cup qualification failure.
Harambee Stars Switch to Lesotho Double-Header as Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan Friendlies Scrapped
Football Kenya Federation has cancelled Harambee Stars’ planned friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. The national team will now face Lesotho twice in Pretoria next month as Afcon preparations continue.
McCarthy Includes Six Overseas Debutants in Harambee Stars Squad for June Friendlies
South African coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man Kenya squad featuring six first-time call-ups from European clubs ahead of friendly clashes against Kyrgyzstan and Palestine in Bishkek.
Harambee Stars to Face Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan in June Double-Header
Harambee Stars will travel to Bishkek for two international friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan in early June as coach Benni McCarthy steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.