Varane retires from France international football
Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football after France's failure to retain the World Cup in Qatar.
Australia commit to coach Graham Arnold but expectations are high
Graham Arnold is effectively being given the keys to Australian men's football and plans to do a good amount of driving. But expectations are high.
Messi regrets actions in WC win vs. Netherlands
Lionel Messi has expressed regret over his behaviour during and after Argentina's quarterfinal against the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar.
Arnold set to lead Socceroos to next WC
Graham Arnold is set to re-sign as Socceroos coach through to the end of their 2026 World Cup campaign.
FIFA bans 4 Uruguay players for WC disorder
FIFA gave match bans to four Uruguay players, including Edinson Cavani, over their behavior toward officials at the World Cup vs. Ghana.
Should Brazil hire European coach to win sixth World Cup?
All five of Brazil's World Cup titles have been won by a native coach. Should the team look beyond their borders to break a two-decade drought?
Ibrahimovic slams Argentina for WC celebrations
Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticised the Argentina players who mocked France following their World Cup final victory last month.
World Cup confirms MLS boasts: It's already among best in the world
MLS has been outspoken in its ambitions to be one of the best leagues in the world. Based on the World Cup just passed, it might already be.
Is Jose Mourinho a realistic target for USMNT? (2:39)
Koeman vows 'different' Dutch style to Van Gaal
Ronald Koeman pledged Monday to take the Netherlands back to attacking football as he began his second stint in charge of the national team.
Wait for Marsch? Look at MLS? Swing big for Klopp?! Assessing the USMNT's coaching search
The USMNT (or some version of it) will return to the field next week, but the search for a permanent coach has just begun. Who are the candidates?
Musah named U.S. Young Male Player of the Year
Yunus Musah logged the most minutes and starts for a teenager in USMNT history, as well as playing a vital role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Did Tyler Adams deserve to win U.S. Soccer's Male Player of the Year? (1:33)
Why Bielsa would be a better fit for the USMNT over Mexico (1:56)
Sources: Mexico target Bielsa to be next boss
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have listed former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa as their ideal candidate to manage the men's national team.
Benzema refuses to discuss 'difficult' WC exit
Karim Benzema refused to discuss the "difficult" events that saw him withdrawn from France's World Cup squad.
Adams named U.S. Soccer Male Player of Year
After a year in which he captained the USMNT at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Tyler Adams has been voted the 2022 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.
Mexico get fine, fan ban for anti-gay chant at WC
The Mexican Football Federation has been given a fine and one-match supporters' ban due to discriminatory chants by fans at the 2022 World Cup.
Messi could feature at 2026 WC - Argentina boss
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said he believes Lionel Messi can play at the 2026 World Cup.
Al Nassr: No Saudi WC clause in Ronaldo contract
Al Nassr have denied claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has a clause in his contract to serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Arabia 2030 World Cup bid.
Onuoha: Bale was unplayable at his best (1:53)
Just how impressive was Gareth Bale's career? (2:11)
Why did Zinedine Zidane reject the USMNT's approach? (1:41)
Mbappe slams France FA chief for Zidane remark
Kylian Mbappe reacted angrily to French football president's saying he would not pick up the phone if Zinedine Zidane called about the France job.
WC Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Serbia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |