World Cup Qualification UEFA news

Kylian Mbappe equalled Thierry Henry's scoring record for France as he netted against Ukraine on Friday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The Real Madrid star now has 51 international strikes to his name and is Les Bleus' second-highest goal-scorer of all-time, only behind former Arsenal and Chelsea star Olivier Giroud.

Thomas Tuchel has raised eyebrows by recalling a player that hadn't been a part of the Three Lions set-up since 2018

Jamal Musiala has been dubbed irreplaceable "like Lionel Messi" by German icon, Lothar Matthaus, after a shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovakia. The Bayern Munich midfielder fractured his fibula and damaged ankle ligaments following a brutal collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Club World Cup. The 22-year-old was stretchered off in Atlanta, visibly distraught, and Bayern later confirmed he requires surgery that will sideline him for several months.

France sealed a 2-0 victory over Ukraine but Didier Deschamps left the pitch with a bitter taste as the Ballon D'Or frontrunner, Ousmane Dembele, hobbled off with a hamstring injury. However, the winger's setback paved the way for Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike to make his international debut in Wraclow.

England face Andorra this weekend and will do so at Villa Park instead of Wembley for a very simple reason.

Roberto Martinez says Portugal will carry the legacy of Diogo Jota into the 2026 World Cup as they aim to win the tournament for their late star.

Liverpool legend Emile Heskey has questioned the ongoing inclusion of Jordan Henderson in the England squad, insisting he is "blocking" youngsters.

Joshua Kimmich was critical of Germany's "attitude" as he reflected on the shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

Poland's all-time leading scorer, Robert Lewandowski, set out to correct the record after returning to the team following a controversial absence.

Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger gave a passionate speech to his team-mates after their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.

England coach Thomas Tuchel believes there is no reason why his team cannot replicate the success of the women's and under-21 sides and win a trophy.

Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Manuel Neuer is the only solution for Germany's goalkeeper crisis ahead of the World Cup.

England coach Thomas Tuchel has likened playing Andorra to chewing gum as the Three Lions prepare to face the minnows three months after their scrappy 1-0 win.

England have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Manchester City defender John Stones was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. The 31-year-old, who was back in the national setup for the first time under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, will now miss both fixtures against Andorra and Serbia. His absence continues a difficult run of fitness concerns.

Denzel Dumfries joked that he "should have scored more" for Netherlands after netting his 11th international goal in Thursday's draw against Poland.

Frenkie de Jong has voiced his frustration after Netherlands surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 with Poland in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

Kevin De Bruyne says he didn't have much say in choosing Belgium's new captain as coach Rudi Garcia picked of Youri Tielemans to wear the armband.