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Press vs Compact Block: Portugal and Nigeria’s Coaches Seek Answers in Leiria Friendly
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Press vs Compact Block: Portugal and Nigeria’s Coaches Seek Answers in Leiria Friendly

Portugal host Nigeria in Leiria tonight at 20:45 BST, a friendly fixture carrying weight for both dugouts. Roberto MartĂ­nez needs a final da...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Constantine keeps XI under wraps as Tashev tweaks tempo for Pakistan-Afghanistan return bout
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Constantine keeps XI under wraps as Tashev tweaks tempo for Pakistan-Afghanistan return bout

Pakistan arrive off a 20 win on Friday, a result that resets the terms of engagement ahead of today’s 4:00 PM UTC return fixture at the Nati...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Al Mutairi's Rotation Masterclass: Bench Drives Sri Lanka Past Bhutan 4-1
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Al Mutairi's Rotation Masterclass: Bench Drives Sri Lanka Past Bhutan 4-1

Sri Lanka beat Bhutan 41 last night at Sugathadasa Stadium, a friendly that confirmed Abdullah Al Mutairi can rotate heavily and still keep ...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Friendly in Name Only: China and Thailand Trade Tactical Tweaks Before Qualifying Crunch
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Friendly in Name Only: China and Thailand Trade Tactical Tweaks Before Qualifying Crunch

China welcome Thailand to the Yellow Dragon Stadium today, a friendly on paper but decisive for both federations as they calibrate the next ...

Frederic Lumiere
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Possession vs press: Philippines and Myanmar chase momentum before WCQ
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Possession vs press: Philippines and Myanmar chase momentum before WCQ

Philippines vs Myanmar kicks off at 11:30 UTC in Manila, a key checkpoint for Albert Capellas as he tries to hardwire consistency into this ...

Frederic Lumiere
2 min read
Al Sabhi hat-trick fires Oman past Mozambique in statement 4-1 win
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Al Sabhi hat-trick fires Oman past Mozambique in statement 4-1 win

Oman punished Mozambique 41 on Sunday in Jakarta, a result that keeps Tarik Sektioui’s side moving cleanly through this June window and stre...

Frederic Lumiere
2 min read
Bajaber Brace, Ouma Cameo Fire Kenya Past 10-Man Lesotho in McCarthy’s Rebuild Statement
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Bajaber Brace, Ouma Cameo Fire Kenya Past 10-Man Lesotho in McCarthy’s Rebuild Statement

Result: Kenya 40 Lesotho on 7 June 2026 at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, a comprehensive friendly win that keeps B. McCarthy’s rebuild ...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Jensen’s Shuffle Delivers Again as Denmark Edge Ukraine in Resilient Friendly Win
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Jensen’s Shuffle Delivers Again as Denmark Edge Ukraine in Resilient Friendly Win

Result Denmark were leading Ukraine 21 at Nature Energy Park in Odense on 7 June when the friendly was abandoned after Christian Eriksen c...

Frederic Lumiere
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Kosovo punish ill-disciplined Andorra in 3-0 statement for Foda’s new era
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Kosovo punish ill-disciplined Andorra in 3-0 statement for Foda’s new era

Kosovo beat Andorra 30 at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Prishtinë on Sunday, 7 June 2026, delivering the kind of composed performance that unders...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Modrić Bows Out in Varaždin, Pašalić’s Late Winner Underscores Croatia Depth
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Modrić Bows Out in Varaždin, Pašalić’s Late Winner Underscores Croatia Depth

Mario Pašalić scored in the third minute of stoppage time to give Croatia a 21 win over Slovenia in Varaždin, keeping Z. Dalić's World Cup t...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read