Mauricio Pochettino is open to staying on as USMNT head coach after the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino insisted he has not had talks with Tottenham Hotspur or Real Madrid, two clubs with which the Argentinian has frequently been linked. More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⬇️ bit.ly/3NQiZiA

Thomas Tuchel has told England’s attacking players — apart from Harry Kane — that their attacking numbers have fallen below expectations this season. More from @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social ⬇️

Noni Madueke is a doubt to face Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting due to a knee injury. More from @sebsb.bsky.social and Art de Roche ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

UEFA is planning to freeze most of the ticket prices for the 2028 men’s European Championship, in stark contrast to FIFA’s policy for this summer’s World Cup. Full story is free to read from @mjslater.bsky.social here ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4dXlhH4

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s third head coach of the season. 📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Three out of four Premier League fans want to scrap the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), with nine out of ten fans believing its introduction has made football less enjoyable. More from @mjslater.bsky.social ⬇️

Senegal were stripped of their second AFCON title 57 days after beating Morocco. On Saturday, in front of 63,000 delirious fans, it didn’t feel that way. The legal battle continues but, for now at least, this is a country that considers itself “champions of Africa”. 🔗 nyti.ms/4lVgPuJ

Jermain Defoe has been handed his first senior managerial role in charge of fifth-tier Woking. Woking are 11th in the National League – the first division below the English Football League – and Defoe’s first game in charge will be the home visit of Eastleigh on Good Friday. bit.ly/3PQg6Pf

Igor Tudor has left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge. Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social ⬇️ bit.ly/3NWNu6i

Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu is in a “stable condition” in hospital after being taken ill at the national team’s training base on Sunday. More from @colinmillar.bsky.social

The best way to describe the USMNT's demoralising 5-2 defeat to Belgium? It was, @paultenorio.bsky.social writes, a "smack in the face." However, with the World Cup nearing, it might be just the reality check Mauricio Pochettino and his players needed. 🔗 nyti.ms/4ta88ij

After his England debut on Friday, Thomas Tuchel called James Garner “our mini Valverde”. @paddyboyland.bsky.social breaks down why the Everton midfielder is making such a strong case to be included in Tuchel’s squad this summer.

The rise of James Garner: From ‘gangly’ and ‘quiet’ to England’s ‘mini Valverde’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

A fan died from a fall at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte during a friendly between Mexico and Portugal on Saturday. This is a developing story and will be updated. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

A heavy defeat for the United States against Belgium. Mauricio Pochettino's side took the lead through Weston McKennie, but goals from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana, Charles De Ketelaere & a Dodi Lukebakio brace made it a convincing win in Atlanta for Rudi Garcia's side.

NEWS: The Denver Summit-Washington Spirit match drew an NWSL record 63,004 fans at Empower Field on Saturday.

United States are hosting Belgium in Atlanta — but you probably wouldn't know, with both sides wearing similar colours.

Canada came from 2-0 down to draw with Iceland. A Orri Oskarsson brace gave the visitors the lead but two Jonathan David penalties levelled the game up for Jesse Marsch's side. The hosts finished the game with 10 players after Tajon Buchanan was shown a straight red card for violent conduct.

Senegal present the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their friendly against Peru despite having their title stripped.

Three points for Manchester City in the derby against Manchester United strengthens their lead at the top of the Women's Super League.

Andree Jeglertz & Manchester City are a step closer to the Women's Super League title. A 3-0 derby win at Old Trafford against Manchester United, with goals from Vivianne Miedema and Kerstin Casparij, has them 11 points ahead of their rivals — but Arsenal have three games in hand to close the gap.

Cesc Fabregas is doing a fine job at Como – but not everyone in Italy is impressed. @jameshorncastle.bsky.social profiles the cosmopolitan Catalan who has taken a minor club to the periphery of the Champions League — and ruffled plenty of feathers in the process.

The chairman and chief executive of Ipswich Town has apologised “unreservedly” for the “hurt, pain and frustration” caused by a visit to the club’s stadium from right-wing politician Nigel Farage. In a video published, Mark Ashton said Ipswich had “lessons to learn” from the episode.

An eventful reintroduction for Ben White with England. He was booed after coming on as a substitute, before giving Thomas Tuchel's side the lead. But his foul in added time gave Uruguay a penalty, and Federico Valverde converted from the spot.

Ben White was booed by some fans at Wembley when he was introduced as a substitute. Minutes later, he scored to put England ahead against Uruguay.

No punishment for Ronald Araujo for this heavy tackle on Phil Foden. Thomas Tuchel was left furious.

Mikel Oyarzabal has 16 goal involvements in his last 10 games for Spain: vs. Netherlands ⚽️⚽️ vs. France 🅰️🅰️ vs. Portugal ⚽️ vs. Bulgaria ⚽️ vs. Turkey 🅰️🅰️🅰️ vs. Georgia ⚽️ vs. Bulgaria ⚽️ vs. Georgia ⚽️⚽️🅰️ vs. Turkey ⚽️ vs. Serbia ⚽️

Two Tottenham Hotspur supporters’ groups have urged the club against pursuing Roberto De Zerbi as head coach, citing the Italian’s public backing for Mason Greenwood.

Uruguay are one of just three countries that England have lost to more often than they have beaten: Brazil 🇧🇷: Won 4, Lost 12 Uruguay 🇺🇾: Won 3, Lost 5 Italy 🇮🇹: Won 10, Lost 11 #ENGvsURU

Jordan Henderson tonight becomes just the fourth man to have had an England career last longer than 15 years: Stanley Matthews: 22 years & 229 days Peter Shilton: 19 years & 225 days Wayne Rooney: 15 years & 277 days Jordan Henderson: 15 years & 131 days

Inter Miami has announced that the east stand of its new stadium has been named after Lionel Messi. The MLS club said the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will become a “rare and unique case” in world sport by having a stand at his home stadium named after him while still an active player.

Wrexham posted a loss of £14.85m in 2024-25 despite annual turnover of £33.35 million, a record for a League One club not in receipt of parachute payments. The deficit for the year to June 30, 2025, takes total losses across the four full seasons with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac to more than £25m.

Jurgen Klopp says Mo Salah is “irreplaceable” as Liverpool prepare for life without their record-breaking Egyptian. More from @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social

Nigel Farage has said he has been invited by Sunderland to visit the Stadium of Light. “I’ve been talking to one of the directors and they’d very much like to see me there,” he said, per ITV. “If I can make it I will. Clubs should want to talk to me.”

San Diego Wave FC has announced the signing of U.S. women’s national team striker Catarina Macario from Chelsea. Macario, who was the USWNT’s top goal scorer in 2025, will return to her hometown of San Diego on a contract to 2030. ✍️ @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

FIFA has not yet received crucial government guarantees from the White House for the U.S.-led bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2031, while American host cities are holding out for more favourable terms than they secured for the 2026 men's World Cup. Exclusive from @adamcrafton.bsky.social ⤵️

Manchester United’s Casemiro says he is not thinking about reversing his decision to leave the club at the end of this season. Exclusive from @adamcrafton.bsky.social ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Italy's Rino Gattuso called it the biggest game of his managerial career A World Cup qualifying playoff against Northern Ireland had all the hallmarks of another nightmare for Italy. But they are not as bad a team as people make out. ✍️ @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/47pIyNY

How Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool love affair ended: ■ Free transfer exit sealed well before Galatasaray tie ■ Saudi uncertainty could lead to U.S. move ■ FSG support Slot despite poor season 📝 @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social, @simonhughes1983.bsky.social & @greggevans40.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4bOfykd

Jamaica are one game closer to the World Cup with their 1-0 win over New Caledonia. They will face DR Congo on Tuesday.

The Republic of Ireland will not be at the 2026 World Cup after losing their play-off semi-final on penalties to the Czech Republic. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side missed two spot-kicks in the shootout - after the manager said earlier this week that his side won't spend much time practising penalties.

March 26, 2024: Wales miss out on Euro 2024 after losing on penalties to Poland at the Cardiff City Stadium. March 26, 2026: Wales miss out on the 2026 World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Cardiff City Stadium.

The World Cup dream is over for Wales. Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams both fail to score from the penalty spot and Bosnia and Herzegovina progress in Cardiff. 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic scored the decisive kick as Sergej Barbarez's side face Italy for a place at the finals.

Republic of Ireland squander a two-goal lead as they are beaten by Czech Republic on penalties in Prague. Both Finn Azaz and Alan Browne missed crucial spot kicks as the home side booked a clash with Denmark for a place at the 2026 World Cup.

2026 World Cup Qualifying European play-off finals 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy 🇮🇹 🇽🇰 Kosovo vs. Turkey 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 Sweden vs. Poland 🇵🇱 🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs. Denmark 🇩🇰

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) intends to almost quadruple its usual prices for a round-trip train ticket from the center of Boston to Gillette Stadium during the 2026 World Cup. 📝 @adamcrafton.bsky.social and @mjslater.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Republic of Ireland raced into a 2-0 lead in Prague, but they will be forced to play another half an hour at the Fortuna Arena. Patrik Schick gave Czech Republic a lifeline, before Wolves' Ladislav Krejci levelled in the 86th minute.

Both Wales and Republic of Ireland conceded late equalisers, sending their respective semi-finals against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic into extra-time. A home final awaits for both if they can make it through... Follow live: nyti.ms/4bKRO0n

Italy move one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean see off Northern Ireland in Bergamo. They will play either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, who are currently into extra time in Cardiff.

Wales are pegged back by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko - now plying his trade with Schalke in 2. Bundesliga - draws the visitors level. No player has made more appearances for Bosnia than his 148, or scored more goals than the 40-year-old’s 73.