Pressure mounts on struggling Brazil but coach sees progress
Pressure mounts on struggling Brazil but coach sees progress

Brazil coach Dorival Jr insists they are making progress despite sitting fifth in the standings ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Peru. The five-time World Cup winners have been grappling with mounting pressure after winning only two of their last five games amid a...

Martinez ruled out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Martinez ruled out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday (March 19). Inter Milans Martinez remained on the bench for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 win over...

Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers
Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this months crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five...