2026 World Cup
Spain thrashes Serbia 3-0 in friendly with Oyarzabal brace
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Spain's national team beat Serbia 3-0 in a friendly at La Cerámica in Vila-real, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and one from debutant Víctor Muñoz. Coach Luis de la Fuente praised the Real Sociedad forward as a top player. The team displayed its strength en route to the 2026 World Cup.
The Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 in an international friendly in Amsterdam on March 27, providing a taste of the quality expected at this summer's World Cup. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders scored to secure the win for the hosts.
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Colombia's national team fell 2-1 to Croatia in a friendly match in Orlando, United States, ending a nine-match unbeaten streak. Néstor Lorenzo's side showed early intensity but struggled with finishing and defense. They face France next on March 29.
France coach Didier Deschamps will unveil his squad list on Thursday at 2 p.m. for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in the United States on March 26 and 29 in Boston and Washington. Kylian Mbappé is set to be included in the expanded group of 25 or 26 players despite recent uncertainties. The announcement precedes preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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The Hip Hop Institute 4 Peace has established the #KickRacism global anti-bias alliance ahead of the 2026 World Cup, in collaboration with the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. The initiative responds to the removal of anti-bias and zero-tolerance messages from stadium platforms and clean zones at the event. It emphasizes links between racial justice and gender equity during Women’s History Month.
A week after US missile strikes on Iran, the Iranian Football Federation is weighing withdrawal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid heightened tensions, risking financial penalties and replacement by another Asian team. FIFA continues to monitor the situation for a safe tournament.
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The government of Claudia Sheinbaum presented the Plan Kukulcán, a security strategy to protect visitors and delegations in the 2026 World Cup host cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. The initiative involves nearly 100,000 personnel and international cooperation with the United States, Canada, and FIFA. It includes security belts at key points and air defense systems.
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