Aguirre Under Pressure as Mexico Look to End Colombia Losing Streak
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Aguirre Under Pressure as Mexico Look to End Colombia Losing Streak

Mexico against Colombia arrives early Sunday on the UTC clock, Saturday night in the Americas, and the brief is simple: J. Aguirre needs a r...

Frederic Lumiere
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Canada vs Chile Preview: Marsch’s High-Press Project Faces a Real Test in Toronto
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Canada vs Chile Preview: Marsch’s High-Press Project Faces a Real Test in Toronto

Canada and Chile meet on September 26, 2026, in a Friendly International with no scoreline to protect, no table to chase, and plenty still t...

Frederic Lumiere
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Pochettino’s Youth Gamble Meets Peru’s Spoiler Instinct in USA Friendly
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Pochettino’s Youth Gamble Meets Peru’s Spoiler Instinct in USA Friendly

Tomorrow in Orlando, the USA get another controlled experiment under M. Pochettino. Not a throwaway friendly. Not with a squad that mixes es...

Frederic Lumiere
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India Face Panama in Friendly That Could Reveal Real Progress
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PreviewSep 24, 2026

India Face Panama in Friendly That Could Reveal Real Progress

India meet Panama tomorrow in a friendly that is not really about the label. It is about levels, timing and proof. No score is available yet...

Frederic Lumiere
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Australia Face Brazil in Townsville Test of Shape, Nerve and Control
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PreviewSep 24, 2026

Australia Face Brazil in Townsville Test of Shape, Nerve and Control

Australia host Brazil tomorrow at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, and the value of this friendly is clear: T. Popović gets a ...

Frederic Lumiere
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Uzbekistan vs Iran Preview: Cannavaro’s Fergana Test Is No Ordinary Friendly
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PreviewSep 23, 2026

Uzbekistan vs Iran Preview: Cannavaro’s Fergana Test Is No Ordinary Friendly

Uzbekistan face Iran tomorrow in a friendly that looks simple on the fixture list and far more serious once the context is opened. The suppl...

Frederic Lumiere
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China vs Maldives: Heavy Favourites Must Turn Control Into Conviction
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PreviewSep 23, 2026

China vs Maldives: Heavy Favourites Must Turn Control Into Conviction

China do not need noise tomorrow. They need control. The friendly against Maldives is scheduled for September 24, 2026, with the match data ...

Frederic Lumiere
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South Korea vs Ecuador Preview: Seoul Friendly Set to Deliver a Serious Stress Test
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PreviewSep 23, 2026

South Korea vs Ecuador Preview: Seoul Friendly Set to Deliver a Serious Stress Test

South Korea face Ecuador tomorrow in an international friendly that matters more than the label suggests. No points, no table, no immediate ...

Frederic Lumiere
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Japan vs Uruguay Preview: Miyagi Friendly Offers Moriyasu and Bielsa a Real Test
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PreviewSep 23, 2026

Japan vs Uruguay Preview: Miyagi Friendly Offers Moriyasu and Bielsa a Real Test

Japan host Uruguay tomorrow at Miyagi Stadium in Rifu, with kickoff scheduled for 19:05 JST and 10:05 UTC. The first important point is simp...

Frederic Lumiere
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Palestine vs New Zealand: Control, Travel and a Quietly Important Friendly
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PreviewSep 23, 2026

Palestine vs New Zealand: Control, Travel and a Quietly Important Friendly

Palestine face New Zealand tomorrow in a friendly that carries no league points, no grouptable pressure, and still matters. The match is sch...

Frederic Lumiere
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