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1 APRIL
Joan Garcia Makes His Spain Debut — Barcelona's Goalkeeper Is Going to the World Cup

Joan Garcia Makes His Spain Debut — Barcelona's Goalkeeper Is Going to the World Cup

Playing in the same game that was overshadowed by anti-Muslim chants, Joan Garcia made his first senior appearance for Spain in the 0-0 draw with Egypt. It was a significant moment for the 23-year-old who has been one of La Liga's best goalkeepers this season.

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1 Apr 26
Lewandowski Will Not Play at the 2026 World Cup — Poland Eliminated by Sweden in Heartbreak

Lewandowski Will Not Play at the 2026 World Cup — Poland Eliminated by Sweden in Heartbreak

Viktor Gyökeres scored in the 88th minute to send Sweden through 3-2. Poland are out. Robert Lewandowski, 37, with 89 international goals, may never play at a World Cup again. "Football can be brutal," he said. He was not wrong.

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1 Apr 26
Yamal Calls Out Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain vs Egypt — "Ignorant and Racist"

Yamal Calls Out Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain vs Egypt — "Ignorant and Racist"

Lamine Yamal refused to join his Spain teammates on their post-match lap of honour after anti-Muslim chants rang around the RCDE Stadium during Tuesday's 0-0 friendly with Egypt. The next morning, he posted a statement on Instagram. It was measured, direct, and completely right.

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1 Apr 26
Raphinha Out Five Weeks — Barcelona Face Atlético Triple-Header and UCL Quarter-Finals Without Their Captain

Raphinha Out Five Weeks — Barcelona Face Atlético Triple-Header and UCL Quarter-Finals Without Their Captain

Barcelona confirmed on March 27 that Raphinha has suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to France in Boston. Five weeks out. He will miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid and at least three La Liga matches. It is a massive blow.

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1 Apr 26
The 2026 World Cup Field Is Complete — All 48 Teams Are Confirmed

The 2026 World Cup Field Is Complete — All 48 Teams Are Confirmed

Italy are out. Bosnia, Sweden, Türkiye and Czechia are in from Europe. DR Congo end a 52-year wait. Iraq return for the first time in four decades. The 2026 FIFA World Cup field is now complete. Forty-eight nations. June 11 to July 19. USA, Canada and Mexico.

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1 Apr 26
Italy Miss a Third Straight World Cup — The Four-Time Champions Have Set a Record Nobody Wanted

Italy Miss a Third Straight World Cup — The Four-Time Champions Have Set a Record Nobody Wanted

Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy on penalties to book their place at the 2026 World Cup. For the Azzurri, it is a third consecutive tournament absence — the first ever World Cup champion to suffer that fate. A national crisis that just became a national catastrophe.

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1 Apr 26