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Copa America

Panama target first World Cup match win under Dane Christiansen

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Panama players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Panama players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Third time lucky? 'Toxic' Bielsa chases World Cup glory with Uruguay

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Mexico's World Cup 'curse' faces ultimate test on home soil

People walk in front of a football-themed mural spanning more than 200 square meters, which aims to break a Guinness World Record before the 2026 World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
People walk in front of a football-themed mural spanning more than 200 square meters, which aims to break a Guinness World Record before the 2026 World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

London favourite to host Spain v Argentina Finalissima after Doha doubts

Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Final - Jordan v Morocco - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2025 General view of rainfall outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Final - Jordan v Morocco - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2025 General view of rainfall outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Vizcarrondo named Venezuela's new head coach

Football Soccer - Venezuela training - World Cup Qualifiers - Montevideo, Uruguay 4/10/16. Venezuela's Oswaldo Vizcarrondo arrives for a team training. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
Football Soccer - Venezuela training - World Cup Qualifiers - Montevideo, Uruguay 4/10/16. Venezuela's Oswaldo Vizcarrondo arrives for a team training. REUTERS/Andres Stapff

Most women's national team players earn less than $20,000, FIFPRO study shows

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v Ghana - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 2, 2025 General view during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England v Ghana - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 2, 2025 General view during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

Lionel Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Argentina v Venezuela - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 4, 2025 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Argentina v Venezuela - Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 4, 2025 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Thrilling Copa America Femenina final can’t hide challenges ahead

Brazil players celebrating after winning Women's Copa America 2025.
Brazil players celebrating after winning Women's Copa America 2025.

Brazil beat Colombia in shoot-out in Copa America Femenina final thriller

Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Brazil's Marta celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Final - Colombia v Brazil - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - August 2, 2025 Brazil's Marta celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Brazil's tactical balance tested as Colombia rematch looms in Copa America final

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Giovana celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Copa America - Semi Final - Brazil v Uruguay - Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador - July 29, 2025 Brazil's Giovana celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Cristina Vega/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.