Former Brazil coach Emerson Leão has sharply criticized Neymar's attitude and fitness, labeling him 'not an example to anyone' and 'past his prime.' These comments have reignited discussions about the 33-year-old's potential inclusion in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad amidst his ongoing injury struggles and recent performance concerns.
Costa Rica has officially joined the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica in a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. This unopposed four-nation effort aims to deliver the first 48-team tournament, with FIFA expected to make a formal decision in April 2026.
Argentina, six-time champions, have reached the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Chile, maintaining an undefeated record and not conceding a goal in the knockout stage. They will face debut finalists Morocco, who secured their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France. The highly anticipated final is set for October 19 in Santiago.
Saudi Arabia has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their seventh appearance in the global tournament. The Green Falcons secured their spot after a 0-0 draw against Iraq in a crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers match held in Jeddah, with goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi making a decisive late save.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has provided updates on Matías Soulé's potential inclusion in the squad and Lionel Messi's availability for the upcoming friendly against Puerto Rico. Scaloni confirmed Soulé is 'on our radar' for future call-ups, while Messi's participation will depend on his fitness after rejoining the squad.
Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise have announced the appointment of 37-year-old David Hubert as their new head coach. Hubert succeeds Sébastien Pocognoli, who recently departed to take the managerial role at French club AS Monaco. The change comes as Union SG leads the Belgian league and prepares for upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
The Netherlands national football team secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Finland in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on October 12, 2025. This win at Johan Cruijff ArenA propelled the Dutch to the top of Group G with 16 points, significantly strengthening their bid for direct qualification to the tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Montenegro defeated Liechtenstein 2-1 in an international friendly match held on October 13, 2025, in Podgorica. Goals from Milutin Osmajic and Viktor Djukanovic sealed the win for the hosts, while Aron Sele scored for Liechtenstein.
Poland defeated Lithuania 2-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kaunas on October 12, 2025. Sebastian Szymański scored from a corner in the 15th minute, and Robert Lewandowski added a header in the 64th, assisted by Szymański, strengthening Poland's Group G standing.
Mexico's national football team has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Argentina in the quarterfinals. Goals from Maher Carrizo and Mateo Silvetti secured Argentina's victory, ending Mexico's promising run in the tournament held in Chile.
Rosario Central defeated Vélez Sarsfield 2-1 in a thrilling Argentine Primera División match on October 12, 2025. Ignacio Malcorra scored a decisive penalty in the 97th minute, securing the win after goals from Alejo Véliz and Manuel Lanzini. The match also featured a tribute to former coach Miguel Ángel Russo.
Germany secured a commanding 4-0 victory over 10-man Luxembourg in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on October 10, 2025. Joshua Kimmich scored twice, alongside goals from David Raum and Serge Gnabry, as Luxembourg's Dirk Carlson received a red card early in the game.
North Macedonia's national football team secured a 0-0 draw against Belgium in a UEFA World Cup qualifier on October 10, 2025, at Planet Group Arena. The result allowed North Macedonia to maintain its one-point lead over Belgium in Group J, following a resilient defensive performance.
French captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a right ankle injury during France's 3-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Azerbaijan on Friday, October 10, 2025. The Real Madrid forward, who scored and assisted in the match, has been released from the national squad and will miss the upcoming qualifier against Iceland on Monday, October 13, 2025, to return to his club for treatment.
Ansu Fati has made a remarkable return to form with AS Monaco, scoring six goals and providing two assists in just five appearances. This impressive performance has drawn the attention of Spanish national team coach Luis de la Fuente, who confirmed Fati is being monitored for a potential recall to the national squad.
Curacao defeated Jamaica 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup qualification match on October 10, 2025. Goals from Livano Comenencia and Kenji Gorre propelled Curacao to the top of CONCACAF Group B, significantly boosting their bid for a first-ever World Cup appearance. Jamaica now holds second place in the group.
Panama defeated El Salvador 1-0 at the Estadio Cuscatlán on October 10, 2025, in a CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier. José Fajardo scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute. The match was marked by significant VAR interventions, including the disallowance of a potential El Salvador goal by Brayan Gil and an overturned penalty for Panama, adding a controversial layer to Panama's historic first World Cup qualifying win in El Salvador.
Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 in a friendly international football match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Giovani Lo Celso scored the lone goal in the 31st minute, securing the win despite Lionel Messi's absence, who was rested by coach Lionel Scaloni.
Kazakhstan's national football team defeated Liechtenstein 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on October 10, 2025, at the Astana Arena. Goals from Galymzhan Kenzhebek, Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov, and Alibek Kasym secured the win, placing Kazakhstan fourth in Group J, while Liechtenstein remains at the bottom.
Brazil secured a resounding 5-0 victory over South Korea in an international friendly match held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on October 10, 2025. Estevao and Rodrygo each scored two goals, with Vinicius Junior adding a fifth, showcasing Brazil's attacking prowess.
