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Thomas Christiansen's journey from a promising young talent in European football to the head coach of Panama at the World Cup is a tale of resilience and reinvention. Once compared to Michael Laudrup, his career faced numerous challenges, including fierce competition and injuries. However, he has emerged as a respected coach, instilling a philosophy of teamwork and control in Panama's national team as they prepare for a crucial match against Ghana.
Jun 19, 2026
In a historic World Cup clash, DR Congo earned a surprising draw against Portugal, showcasing their resilience and determination. Yoane Wissa's late equalizer marked a significant milestone for the team and set the stage for future matches in the tournament.
Jun 19, 2026
South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos praised his team's resilience after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. Despite an early setback, Teboho Mokoena's late penalty kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive as they prepare for a crucial match against South Korea.
Jun 19, 2026
The Czech Republic's hopes of World Cup advancement were dashed after a late equalizer from South Africa, leaving both teams with one point as they head into the final group matches. Despite a strong performance and early lead from the Czechs, a missed penalty proved costly. Head coach Ivan Koubek expressed disappointment, believing his team deserved the win. With one last match to play, the Czechs must regroup against Mexico in a crucial showdown.
Jun 19, 2026
Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao for their World Cup opener has triggered a wave of enthusiasm among success-starved fans, but captain Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday the team needed their next two group matches to see exactly where they stand.
If you ever wanted success for a player at the World Cup, Kevin Yakob would probably fit the bill. The playmaker, who chose to represent Iraq over Sweden, has clawed himself back to full fitness following two serious ACL injuries and is now ready to play a potentially crucial role for the Iraq national team, who have qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia on Wednesday and has been replaced by Trevoh Chalobah.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and after much anticipation, we now know all 1,248 players who'll represent their countries in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Check out all 48 finalised squads and 1,248 players.
Former Norway international Henning Berg is preparing for a World Cup that, for the first time in a generation, arrives with genuine expectation rather than relief. The ex-Blackburn and Manchester United defender, now in charge of Omonia in Cyprus, sat down with Flashscore to talk Erling Haaland, his Premier League title-winning days, life under Sir Alex Ferguson and a coaching journey that has run from Glasgow to Warsaw to Nicosia.