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Modric and Pasalic on target as Croatia leave it late to beat Slovenia in friendly
James Hilsum · 3 months ago
Croatia concluded their FIFA World Cup preparations with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Slovenia, recovering from back-to-back defeats ahead of their tournament opener against England.
Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing on pitch during Denmark's match with Ukraine
Svend Bertil Fra · 3 months ago
Denmark's friendly against Ukraine was called off after 65 minutes when Christian Eriksen collapsed in a situation reminiscent of when the Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest in the nation's game against Finland at EURO 2021.
Kenya make amends to hammer Lesotho in final friendly of June window
Dennis Mabuka · 3 months ago
Kenya national team Harambee Stars produced one of their best performances in recent months to hammer Lesotho 4-0 in an international friendly played at Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa on Sunday.
Argentina continue World Cup preparations with win over Honduras in friendly
Flashscore · 3 months ago
Holders Argentina got preparations for their defence of the FIFA World Cup (WC) off to a perfect start with a 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras at Kyle Field despite Lionel Messi not being risked due to muscle fatigue.
Brazil edge Egypt in international friendly as World Cup looms for both
James Hilsum · 3 months ago
Brazil will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a run of three successive victories after beating Egypt 2-1 in their final warm-up match.
Switzerland and Australia end World Cup preparations with 1-1 draw
James Hilsum · 3 months ago
Switzerland and Australia drew 1-1 in what was both sides’ final FIFA World Cup warm-up match, ending the Socceroos’ three-match losing run against top-25 ranked sides since sealing qualification.
Germany claim narrow win over USA in sides' final World Cup warm-up
Max Davis · 3 months ago
The USA put in a solid performance despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, marking the co-hosts’ 11th successive meeting with European sides without victory.
Bruno Fernandes on target as Portugal see off Chile in World Cup warm-up clash
Fabio Duarte · 3 months ago
Portugal kicked off their FIFA World Cup preparations with a routine 2-1 win over Chile at the Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Lisbon, where both sides finished with 10 men.
Five-star Belgium thrash Tunisia in pre-World Cup friendly in Brussels
Ben Sully · 3 months ago
Belgium completed their warm-up schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) with a comfortable 5-0 victory over fellow tournament participants Tunisia in Brussels, extending the Red Devils’ impressive unbeaten run to 13 matches (W9, D4).
Wasteful Canada unable to beat Ireland in final pre-World Cup friendly at home
Matthew Rhodes · 3 months ago
Canada finished their preparations for the FIFA World Cup (WC) with a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland at the Saputo Stadium, stretching Les Rouges’ unbeaten run to eight matches.
Spain held to draw by Iraq in friendly as both teams prepare for World Cup
Danny Lewis · 3 months ago
Iraq secured an encouraging 1-1 draw against Spain ahead of their second-ever FIFA World Cup (WC), forcing La Roja to settle for the third draw from their last four matches on home soil.
Last-minute Masouras leveller sees Greece spoil Sweden's World Cup pre-party
Anthony Tomas · 3 months ago
Sweden were denied a winning send off ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Georgios Masouras equalised with the last kick of the game to ensure Greece left Strawberry Arena in Solna with a 2-2 draw.
Isak and Gyokeres both to start as Sweden aim for positive World Cup send off
Anthony Tomas · 3 months ago
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres will both start for Sweden in their final World Cup warm-up match this evening (4th June, 19:00 CEST) at home to Greece, head coach Graham Potter has revealed.
Algeria send inefficient Netherlands off to America with loss in send-off game
Paul Winters · 3 months ago
The Netherlands will make their way to the United States with a loss in their send-off game in Rotterdam, with Algeria taking a 1-0 win with them to the tournament.
Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders
Svend Bertil Fra · 3 months ago
Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.
Onana happy to play at the back as Belgium experiment in Croatia win
Reuters · 3 months ago
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana says he is happy to drop back into defence if needed at the World Cup after a successful experiment with a change of tactical formation in Tuesday’s away victory over Croatia.
Norway head to North America in style as dominant first half sees off poor Sweden
Jason Pettigrove · 3 months ago
A magnificent first-half attacking performance from Norway saw them make it 12 wins from their last 15 games with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over neighbours Sweden in their World Cup warm-up friendly at the Ullevaal Stadium.
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil put six past Panama in emphatic friendly victory
Mark Strange · 3 months ago
Brazil’s pre-FIFA World Cup momentum was given an emphatic boost, with a thumping 6-2 win over Panama in Rio de Janeiro.
Germany's World Cup preparations untroubled by Finland in Mainz meeting
Ben Sully, Antho · 3 months ago
Germany extended their winning run to eight matches with a commanding 4-0 friendly victory over Finland in Mainz in their final outing on home soil before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Finns fell to a second defeat in succession.
Ladra and Hlozek on target as Czech Republic see off Kosovo before trip to Mexico
Danny Clark · 3 months ago
First-half goals from Tomas Ladra and Adam Hlozek helped the Czech Republic to a narrow 2-1 friendly victory over Kosovo, extending the Repre’s impressive unbeaten run on home soil to 20 matches (W17, D3).
