Canada Overcome Qatar in World Cup 2026 Dress Rehearsal
Canada secured a comfortable victory over Qatar in a preparatory match for the 2026 World Cup, with Jonathan David sealing the win through a robust third goal.
International Friendly
Christian Eriksen ‘Conscious and Stable’ After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is recovering in hospital after collapsing during a friendly match against Ukraine in Odense. The 34-year-old briefly lost consciousness but walked off the pitch as doctors confirmed his pacemaker functioned correctly.
Christian Eriksen Conscious After Collapsing During Denmark Friendly Against Ukraine
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine but regained consciousness and walked off the pitch unaided, the Danish Football Association has confirmed.
Italy End Season with Resilient Display Against Greece Despite Early Red Card
Italy concluded their 2025-26 campaign with a hard-fought friendly against Greece, showcasing young talent and defensive resilience despite playing over an hour with ten men in Heraklion.
Esposito Strike Seals Italy Win Over Greece as Reggiani Sees Red on Debut
Inter Milan forward Francesco Pio Esposito scored the decisive goal as Italy defeated Greece 1-0 in an international friendly, despite Luca Reggiani receiving a red card just 13 minutes into his senior debut.
Bajaber and Okoth Braces Inspire Harambee Stars to 4-0 Rout of Lesotho
Mohammed Bajaber and Lawrence Okoth both netted braces as Harambee Stars thrashed Lesotho 4-0 in their second international friendly in Pretoria, marking a dramatic improvement from their 1-1 draw earlier in the week.
Northern Ireland Face France Ten Years After Euro 2016 Magic
Josh Magennis reflects on Northern Ireland’s famous Euro 2016 campaign a decade later, as Michael O’Neill’s young squad prepare to test themselves against world champions France.
Havertz Shines as Germany Edge Past USA in Final World Cup Warm-Up
Kai Havertz scored and assisted as Germany laboured to a 2-1 victory over the United States in their final preparation match before the World Cup finals in Chicago.
Havertz and Sané Seal 2-1 Victory as Germany Extend Winning Streak to Nine Matches
Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané scored in Chicago to give Germany their ninth consecutive win ahead of the World Cup, despite a stunning goal from Antonee Robinson for the hosts.
Experimental Italy Face Greece in Friendly Despite Selection Dispute
Italy’s youthful squad under interim coach Davide Baldini prepare to face Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening, with kick-off set for 20:00 BST.