World Cup power rankings: Spain and Argentina lead the pack while England and France jockey for position

With less than seven months until the tournament kicks off, here's where things stand heading into the home stretch.

Germany not as good as England, Spain or France as Didi Hamann dismisses World Cup favourites tag after 'trepid' qualifying campaign

Dietmar Hamann says Germany's 6–0 rout of Slovakia on Monday – which secured their place at next year’s World Cup – should ...

Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink

A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global ...

Real Madrid dealt injury blow as defender Dean Huijsen leaves Spain camp to recover from muscle issue

Real Madrid have suffered another setback as Dean Huijsen has withdrawn from Spain duty due to muscle discomfort, raising concerns of a relapse of the soleus injury he suffered in October. The ...
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Spain and England renew women's soccer rivalry in 2027 World Cup qualifying group

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Spain and England will renew their great rivalry in women’s soccer in a qualifying group for the 2027 World Cup. Defending world champion Spain and European champion England ...