Scaloni Warns Argentina Needs Improvement Before World Cup Squad Finalization

Scaloni Warns Argentina Needs Improvement Before World Cup Squad Finalization

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has indicated that places in the final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are not secure, following a less-than-convincing 2-1 victory over Mauritania on Friday. Scaloni stressed that upcoming performances, including Tuesday’s friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera, will be crucial in determining who makes the … Read more

Australia Grants Asylum to Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Amid War Concerns & Trump Plea

Australia Grants Asylum to Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Amid War Concerns & Trump Plea

GOLD COAST, Australia – Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s national soccer team, a decision announced Tuesday by a government minister. The move comes after days of appeals from Iranian groups within Australia and, notably, from U.S. President Donald Trump, urging the Australian government to assist the players who faced … Read more