Washington, May 27 (IANS) U.S head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected the 26 players that will represent the United States at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place from June 11-July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Leading the way is AC Milan attacking star Christian Pulisic, who scored a goal and had two assists in his maiden finals. Another headliner is Weston McKennie, the do-it-all Juventus man who will patrol the centre of the park for the Stars and Stripes.Among the notable i…
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Seoul, May 26 (IANS) South Korea captain Son Heung-min has admitted that the FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the final World Cup appearance of his career as he hopes to lead his country on another memorable journey at football’s biggest stage. The 33-year-old forward, who is preparing for his fourth World Cup, said he wants to recreate the spirit and success of South Korea’s iconic 2002 team, which reached the semi-finals on home soil.“This could be my last World Cup. I’m hoping for a wonde…
Miami, May 26 (IANS) Inter Miami CF has provided an update for Lionel Messi after the Argentina star suffered an injury scare less than three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup.Messi left the field during Sunday’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union, due to physical discomfort after taking a free kick. What raised concerns was the fact that Messi did not remain on the bench after being substituted, instead heading straight to the locker room accompanied by members of the medical staff…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As Norway are making a return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years, Erling Haaland said his big goal was to get his country to the global showpiece, as he never experienced Norway being at the World Cup in his life. Norway last qualified for a showpiece tournament at UEFA Euro 2000, a tournament which finished 19 days before Haaland was born, while the FIFA World Cup 1998 in France was their most recent trip to a global tournament.After 28-years the Scandinavians finally…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) FIFA has approved Iran’s request to relocate its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States to Mexico, a move driven by growing concerns over travel logistics, visa procedures and wider geopolitical sensitivities surrounding the tournament. The decision was announced by Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran chief Mehdi Taj. He confirmed that Iran received clearance following discussions with FIFA and tournament officials in Istanbul and a f…
Mexico City, May 23 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended the principle of self-determination and voiced disagreement with the US decision to bring criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro.”What is the point of accusing someone now for something that happened 30 years ago?” Sheinbaum said at her daily press conference on Friday (local time).The US Department of Justice has recently filed an indictment against Castro, accusing him of playing an alleged role in th…
Mexico City, May 22 (IANS) Mexico will analyse the potential impact on remittances of a new US executive order that would restrict undocumented migrants’ access to US financial services, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.At her daily press conference, reporters asked Sheinbaum whether the US measure would affect the flow of remittances — the money that Mexicans working in the United States send to their families back home, Xinhua news agency reported.According to Sheinbaum, the finance m…
Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazil’s opening match of the FIFA World Cup against MoroccoThe 34-year-old Santos star missed his team’s home Copa Sudamericana match against San Lorenzo on Wednesday due to a calf injury, though the Brazilian club sought to allay fears it was serious, reports Xinhua.Santos team doctor Rodrigo Zogaib said the forward would be ready for Brazil’s first pre-World Cup training session on May 27.”Neymar wil…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India achieved record exports worth $863 billion despite global economic headwinds and has now set an ambitious target of reaching $1 trillion in exports during the current financial year.Addressing the LEAPS Awards 2025 ceremony and the release of the LEADS 2025 report here, Goyal said India’s growing global trade footprint, infrastructure push and logistics reforms are helping the country emerge as a…
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup finals despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. Williams had to be helped off the pitch during the first half of Athletic Club’s 1-0 home defeat to Valencia on Sunday, with tests on Monday confirming a moderate injury to his left hamstring.The injury rules the 23-year-old out for the remainder of Athletic’s domestic season, but speaking…