World Cup European playoffs recap: Italy win, Czechia and Bosnia advance on PKs

Enjoy all the moments from Thursday as 16 teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

Read more 27 March, 02:40

Tonali, Kean goals send Italy to WC playoff final

Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Reyna feels 'fortunate' to get March USMNT call

United States attacker Giovanni Reyna said he's "fortunate" and "always honored" to be in the squad for the Americans after a spell in which he's received little playing time with his club.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Mbappé leads France past Brazil in Foxborough

Kylian Mbappé gave France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the world's top teams.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Szmodics knocked unconscious in Ireland loss

Republic of Ireland midfielder Sammie Szmodics was stretchered off after being left unconscious following a heavy collision with an opponent in a World Cup qualification playoff game against Czechia on Thursday.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Pogba scores in Monaco friendly ahead of return

AS Monaco's bid for a Champions League spot next season could be boosted by the return of midfielder Paul Pogba.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Maguire: Amorim deserves 'credit' for Utd's form

Harry Maguire has praised former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, saying that the Portuguese boss had some "great ideas."

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Mexico missing 12 regulars vs. Portugal, Belgium

Mexico's Javier Aguirre prefers not to dwell on absences and instead focus on players he has available for two warmup matches ahead of the World Cup.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Tuchel: White should 'clear the air' after recall

Thomas Tuchel has said Ben White has to "clear the air" with his England teammates and urged fans to support the Arsenal defender after he returned to the squad for the first time in more than three years.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

Mohamed Salah's debut season at Liverpool was capped off by winning the Puskas Award, but teammate James Milner claimed it wasn't even in his top five.

Read more 27 March, 02:39

World Cup European playoffs recap: Italy win, Czechia and Bosnia advance on PKs

Enjoy all the moments from Thursday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as sixteen teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

Read more 27 March, 02:02

2026 World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?

The final six spots at the World Cup will be clinched.

Read more 27 March, 02:02

World Cup European playoffs recap: Italy win, Czechia and Bosnia advance on PKs

Enjoy all the moments from Thursday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as sixteen teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

Read more 27 March, 01:54

Tonali, Kean goals send Italy to WC playoff final

Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mbappé leads France past Brazil in Foxborough

Kylian Mbappé gave France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the world's top teams.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Pogba scores in Monaco friendly ahead of return

AS Monaco's bid for a Champions League spot next season could be boosted by the return of midfielder Paul Pogba.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Maguire: Amorim deserves 'credit' for Utd's form

Harry Maguire has praised former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, saying that the Portuguese boss had some "great ideas."

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Sources: Man City seek Rodri talks amid Real links

Manchester City are expected to seek talks with Rodri this summer before pushing ahead with negotiations over a new contract, sources have told ESPN.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mohamed Salah's debut season at Liverpool was capped off by winning the Puskas Award, but teammate James Milner claimed it wasn't even in his top five.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mohamed Salah's debut season at Liverpool was capped off by winning the Puskas Award, but teammate James Milner claimed it wasn't even in his top five.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mohamed Salah's debut season at Liverpool was capped off by winning the Puskas Award, but teammate James Milner claimed it wasn't even in his top five.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mohamed Salah's debut season at Liverpool was capped off by winning the Puskas Award, but teammate James Milner claimed it wasn't even in his top five.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Mexico missing 12 regulars vs. Portugal, Belgium

Mexico's Javier Aguirre prefers not to dwell on absences and instead focus on players he has available for two warmup matches ahead of the World Cup.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Tuchel: White should 'clear the air' after recall

Thomas Tuchel has said Ben White has to "clear the air" with his England teammates and urged fans to support the Arsenal defender after he returned to the squad for the first time in more than three years.

Read more 27 March, 01:31

Lens match moved to give PSG rest vs. Liverpool

Ligue 1 has postponed the title clash between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday to allow PSG better preparation for their Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool next month.

Read more 27 March, 01:31