Donnarumma, Lewandowski, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia headline best XI missing the 2026 World CupA 26-man shortlist and a 4-3-3 best XI of players from nations absent from the 2026 World Cup features goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and a front three of Victor Osimhen, Robert...Add to your bookmarks
Italy, Denmark, Nigeria among notable absentees from 2026 World CupItaly fell to Bosnia on penalties on Tuesday, 1-1 after extra time and 1-4 in the shootout, so will miss 2026. L'Équipe notes that, even with 48 teams, other regulars...Add to your bookmarks
Robert Lewandowski hints at retirement after Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres wins World Cup battleThe Barcelona striker’s World Cup dream was dashed by Viktor GyokeresRobert Lewandowski has dropped a major hint regarding his international future after Poland narrowly missed out on a World Cup...Add to your bookmarks
Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland endure World Cup heartbreakRobert Lewandowski signalled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot.After Viktor Gyokeres' 88th-minute goal gave Sweden a 3-2 win...Add to your bookmarks
Gabriel Gudmundsson calms injury fears after Sweden knock ahead of Poland deciderGabriel Gudmundsson has eased injury fears after a Sweden knock, offering a positive update before tonight’s World Cup decider with Poland.The Leeds left-back played in Thursday’s 3-1 play-off semi-final win...Add to your bookmarks
Gyokeres strikes late to secure Sweden’s World Cup returnViktor Gyokeres struck late to send Sweden to the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic play-off victory over Poland at Strawberry Arena.The Arsenal striker lashed home from six yards out,...Add to your bookmarks
Gabriel Gudmundsson issues positive Sweden injury update before Poland deciderLeeds United left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson has eased fears over a Sweden injury scare ahead of tonight’s World Cup play-off decider with Poland, saying he has trained and feels fine.The 26-year-old...Add to your bookmarks
Gabriel Gudmundsson injury update as Leeds United defender speaks out on Sweden knockLeeds United defender Gabriel Gudmundsson has eased fears by reporting no issue with his knee after a knock on Sweden duty, ahead of tonight's World Cup play-off decider against Poland.The...Add to your bookmarks
6 finals, 1 dream: World Cup play-off decides the last berthsThe countdown to the World Cup is entering its final stage. This Tuesday, March 31, 12 national teams will play in the Repechage finals to claim the last six spots...Add to your bookmarks
Play-off finals decide Europe's last four World Cup spotsEurope will decide its final World Cup spots this Tuesday, with four continental playoff finals, the highlight being the clash between four-time champion Italy and Bosnia.Another match drawing attention will...Add to your bookmarks