Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong remains a doubt for Netherlands duty as national team coach Ronald Koeman provides an update on the player’s fitness status.

Cristiano Ronaldo is confirmed in the starting XI as Portugal aims to recover from a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign.

A former Bundesliga player has equaled Lionel Messi’s World Cup assist record, while Messi simultaneously reached a goalscoring milestone in Argentina’s victory over Algeria.

Jonathan David becomes Canada’s first World Cup hat-trick scorer while Juventus teammate Koni suffers a serious injury in the same match.

As Netherlands prepare to face Japan, both teams are managing fitness concerns with key players potentially missing the World Cup 2026 qualifier.

Didier Deschamps has named his France squad for the 2026 World Cup as Les Bleus aim to build on recent tournament performances.

Yuto Nagatomo is poised to become Japan’s first five-World Cup player while the Samurai Blue will be missing key talents Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo.

As Spain prepares for the 2026 World Cup, attention turns to the wives and girlfriends supporting the team’s 26 players.

Japan’s national team, nicknamed Samurai Blue, has announced its 26-player roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a blend of experienced veterans and emerging talents.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, with selections reflecting both experienced campaigners and emerging talent.