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Wirtz's dad insists he's 'ready' for Liverpool challenge after bulking up

Florian Wirtz is finally finding his rhythm at Liverpool after an initial period of adjustment following his high-profile move from the Bundesliga. The Germany international’s father, Hans, has revealed the physical sacrifices his son has made to conquer the unique demands of English football.

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Wirtz reveals Nagelsmann role in Liverpool struggles

Florian Wirtz has openly discussed the emotional toll of his challenging start at Liverpool. The talented German playmaker admitted that adapting to the Premier League took a significant physical and emotional toll. However, crucial support from national team coach Julian Nagelsmann helped him overcome these hurdles, leading to a recent return to peak form for his country.

🎥 | Wirtz scores two stunners in seven-goal thriller

Florian Wirtz produced a virtuoso performance to guide Germany to a dramatic 4-3 victory over Switzerland. The Liverpool playmaker was involved in every decisive moment, scoring twice and providing two assists in a back-and-forth international friendly.

Nagelsmann's surprising move pays off straight away

One of Nagelsmann's tactical moves pays off straight away. Karl makes a successful debut, whilst the defence is having an off day.

Surprising move: Nagelsmann lashes out at 'amateur' psychologists

In place of the in-form Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade was given another chance to prove himself against Switzerland. For the national coach, it was a decision based on intuition and psychology.

Nagelsmann reveals the starting line-up against Switzerland

The penultimate friendly before the final World Cup squad announcement: Germany face Switzerland on Friday. We reveal the line-up that national coach Julian Nagelsmann is relying on – he has already revealed most of the positions himself.

"He's got a screw loose": Müller jokes about Nagelsmann

Thomas Müller has humorously ruled out a return to the German national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Kimmich comes to the defence of a heavily criticised DFB star

Joshua Kimmich does not agree with the criticism levelled at Antonio Rüdiger and his role in the German national team.

Bayern star unlikely to join the DFB squad – replacement from VfB?

It appears that Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic will not be able to join the German national team.

What a surprise! Hamann would have picked a different centre-back

Dietmar Hamann would have liked to see two more names in national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the upcoming DFB internationals.

Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

Puma delivers bold Swiss flair with dynamic home design and an eye-catching away look ahead of North America.

2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

Find out the group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup and the match schedule...

2026 World Cup fixtures… and broadcasters

Find out the dates for the 2026 World Cup, the match schedule, group standings, results and all the channels broadcasting the tournament...

Canada WC draw: Lucky on paper - but Italy could flip the script

Canada got the rub of the green as preparations for the 2026 World Cup kicked into full gear. Les Rouges will face Switzerland, Qatar and the winner of a European playoff to open the tournament next summer. On paper, it’s a winnable group - but if the playoff unfolds as expected, Jesse Marsch’s team could be staring down global giants Italy in the early stages.

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IN FULL: World Cup 2026 group-stage draw

The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

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Isak opens up on injury hell after returning for big Sweden loss

Alexander Isak has lifted the lid on a difficult few months that have been hampered by injury following his £125 million ($164m) transfer to Liverpool. Much was expected of the striker following his big-money switch from Newcastle United but so far, the 26-year-old has failed to fire. After his latest cameo outing for Sweden, the forward has opened up on his tough road back to full fitness.

Sweden v Switzerland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Sweden boss Potter gives disappointing update on Isak fitness

Sweden boss Graham Potter says star striker Alexander Isak is not ready to play two full games during the international break. The £125m man has been struggling for fitness since leaving Newcastle for Merseyside. Potter did confirm the Liverpool star will play some part in his side's World Cup qualifiers; Isak has been named on the bench to face Switzerland today.

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Xhaka tells fellow PL star to 'shut up' after national team complaints

Switzerland and Sunderland star Granit Xhaka has sent out a strong message to an international team-mate who is complaining about his lack of game time after being left out of the latest squad for World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Kosovo. The 33-year-old midfielder says players should do their talking on the pitch and admits at times there's a need to simply "shut up".

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Frequently asked questions

: The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
: Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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