Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over ⁠the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring alarm bells for the World Cup co-host. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/29/soccer/belgium-beats-usmnt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #usmnt #2026worldcup #belgium
Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-host

Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win.

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Hajime Moriyasu's measured leadership has overseen a period of steady progress for Japan — and raised expectations ahead of this year's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/27/soccer/world-cup/hajime-moriyasu-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #samuraiblue #hajimemoriyasu #japanfootballassociation #2026worldcup
How Hajime Moriyasu has shaped Samurai Blue in his image

Moriyasu's measured leadership has overseen a period of steady progress for Japan — and raised expectations ahead of this year's World Cup.

The Japan Times

Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE: World Cup play-off result, latest updates and fan reaction

The dream of qualifying for a first World Cup in 40 years is now over for the Green…
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French soccer icon Zinedine Zidane ⁠has agreed to take over his national team's head coaching duties following this summer's FIFA ​World Cup, ‌ESPN reported Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/24/soccer/zidane-france-coach/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #zinedinezidane #france #2026worldcup #realmadrid
Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer

Zidane, who ​managed La Liga ⁠powerhouse Real Madrid for two stints, ⁠has long ​been expected to ​eventually become the ​manager ‌for France.

The Japan Times

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches out of U.S. – NBC Los Angeles

Iran’s Embassy in Mexico on Tuesday said the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s World Cup…
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Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad list is out… but some big names are missing 👀🇧🇷

Neymar Jr. has not been included in the squad to face France and Croatia in this month’s friendlies ❌

Endrick is back with the Seleção ✅

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