Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the ...

At 42, goalie Craig Gordon back in Scotland squad for World Cup qualifying games

At age 42 veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is back in the Scotland squad picked Tuesday for two key 2026 World Cup qualifying ...
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African Soccer's Rising Influence and Cultural Impact

In 1977, the “soccer emperor” Pelé reportedly predicted, “An African nation will win the World Cup before the year 2000.” ...

European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

AP sources say a majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is expected to support suspending Israeli teams from international play.

FIFA to pay clubs who release players for '26 WC qualifiers

Hundreds more football clubs will get shares of a $355 million FIFA fund from its multi-billion 2026 World Cup revenues for ...

Zidane's son Luca receives first call-up for Algeria

French football star Zinedine Zidane's son, Luca, was called up by Algeria for a 2026 World Cup qualifier.