2026 – Football Flame

Barcelona plot surprising Raphinha sale in 2026

2Mar

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Barcelona plot surprising Raphinha sale in 2026

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Raphinha of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Cup, Copa del Rey, semi-final football match played between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 25, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona are looking to extend the contract of Raphinha, at the same time as preparing for an exit by the time the 2026 World Cup comes around, reports in Spain claim. The 28-year-old has been of Barcelona's most outstanding players of what's generally been an impressive season, registering 24 goals and 18 assists across 38 appearances in all competitions. Playing alongside Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski in a devastatingly talented front three, Raphinha has elevated his game to previously unseen levels and is now thought of as o...

Messi wants to take part in 2026 World Cup

20Jan

By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Messi wants to take part in 2026 World Cup

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF waves to fans during warmups before a preseason friendly match against America at Allegiant Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inter Miami FC defeated America 3-2 in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Inter Miami and Argentina striker Lionel Messi recently responded to a question about his potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, Azernews reports. "The year is just beginning, and I'm starting it with great desire and enthusiasm. I hope that I will feel good and be able to have a strong pre-season, so I can be in the best shape for the official matches," Messi stated. This season, Messi has played 22 matches for his club across all competitions, scoring 21 goals and providing 18 a...

England draw Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifier

13Dec

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England draw Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel poses for a photo alongside John McDermott, FA Technical Director, as he is announced as the new England manager at Wembley Stadium on October 16, 2024 in London, England. Thomas Tuchel's first official duty as England coach was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra. Tuchel starts work in January as the first German coach of the 1966 World Cup winners but was at FIFA headquarters on Friday to see the 54 European teams drawn into 12 qualifying groups. Games start in March for groups with five teams, but groups with four teams — like England's — will begin in September. Europe will send 16 teams to the first 48-team World Cup, being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 12 group winners next No...

China fall to Australia 3-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier

11Oct

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China fall to Australia 3-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier

China lost to Australia 3-1, despite scoring first in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifier in Adelaide, Australia, on Thursday. The Chinese visitors enjoyed a strong start and found the net in the 20th minute. Zhang Yuning headed the ball to Xie Wenneng, who then drove into the box and tallied his first goal for the national team. Australia tied the game near the end of the first half. Craig Goodwin's free kick from the left wing in stoppage time set up Lewis Miller for a header that evened the score at 1-1. The Socceroos took the lead seven minutes into the second half. Goodwin blew the ball into the left corner of the visiting side's net with a shot that was too strong and too fast to leave goalkeeper Wang Dalei with any chance. Australia rubbed salt in Chin...