Deportiva Minera Overview

Deschamps warned Mbappe shouldn't be France leader

Kylian Mbappe has been told he lacks the technical brilliance of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele as questions arise over his suitability as France’s primary leader. Despite his prolific goalscoring record for Les Bleus, former international Jerome Rothen believes the Real Madrid star should no longer be considered the technical focal point of Didier Deschamps' side.

Biggest stars to have been ruled out of the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations before descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada in June for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.

JAMAL MUSIALA MICHAEL OLISE BAYERN MÜNCHEN

The world champion has already drawn comparisons between the Bayern star and Zidane

Christophe Dugarry, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, sees Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise's style as a reminder of Zinedine Zidane.

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid Champions League 2025-26

Will UCL & Ballon d’Or luck change for ‘black cat’ Mbappe?

Kylian Mbappe has been unable to get his hands on Champions League and Ballon d’Or prizes, but former France international Louis Saha has used Cristiano Ronaldo as an example of why fortunes can change quickly for a “black cat”. Luck has not been on Mbappe’s side, despite being a World Cup-winning superstar, but the most prestigious of honours are expected to come his way eventually.

Zidane's son Luca suffers fractured jaw as Algeria sweat on World Cup fitness

Algeria have been hit with a significant injury scare ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Luca Zidane emerging as a major doubt for the tournament. The Granada shot-stopper, son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, suffered a serious facial injury during a Spanish second-division clash against Almeria on Sunday.

Inside Brazil's Main Training Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

Klopp is particularly eager for one World Cup fixture

Jürgen Klopp has revealed which match at this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico he is most looking forward to.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	CD Extremadura	33	16	12	5	52	37	15	60	W D W W W
2	Deportiva Minera	33	18	6	9	49	33	16	60	W W D W L
3	CDA Aguilas FC	33	17	7	9	43	25	18	58	L W W W L
4	Real Jaen	33	16	9	8	42	32	10	57	W W W L W
5	Xerez	33	16	8	9	31	24	7	56	D D W L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

CD Extremadura

W
D
W
W
W

Deportiva Minera

W
W
D
W
L

CDA Aguilas FC

L
W
W
W
L

Real Jaen

W
W
W
L
W

Xerez

D
D
W
L
L

Frequently asked questions

When do the USWNT play?

The US Women's team play across the year, with various breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. This combines friendlies, qualification games and major tournaments, which are held every two and four years.

Which major tournaments do the USWNT play in?

The two biggest tournaments the USWNT plays in are the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. Both are held in real prestige in the women's game, while the CONCACAF Women's Championship is the main continental tournament the side plays in.

Has the USWNT won any major trophies?

The USWNT has long been one of the best teams in the world and often goes into competitions as the favorites. They've won the World Cup a total of four times, as well as picking up five Olympic Gold Medals. The team has also won the CONCACAF Women's Championship a staggering nine times.

Who are the most capped USWNT players?

There's an actual hall of fame regarding the USWNT, with many players having represented their country hundreds of times. Kristine Lilly is the most capped player, with a staggering 354 appearances to her name. Christine Sinclair is at second with 311. Two other players have picked up over 300 caps, Carli Lloyd (316) and Christie Pearce (311).

What are USWNT fans called?

The fanbase for the USWNT are known as the American Outlaws (AO for short). They are the unofficial supporters group for both the women's and men's national teams.