Switzerland too strong for Jordan

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Switzerland too strong for Jordan

St. Gallen: Switzerland proved too strong for Jordan as the European side sailed to a 4-1 win in an international friendly on Sunday.

Both teams are in the final stages of their preparation for the FIFA World Cup 26, with debutants Jordan to feature in Group J alongside defending champions Argentina, Algeria and Austria.

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Ogawa strike helps Japan edge Iceland

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Ogawa strike helps Japan edge Iceland

Tokyo: Japan scored a late goal through substitute Koki Ogawa to beat Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday in their final friendly before the FIFA World Cup 26.

Ogawa pounced in the 87th minute to send Japan to the United States, Canada and Mexico on a high in front of over 60,000 fans at the National Stadium.

Son on the double as Korea Republic cruise past Trinidad and Tobago

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Son on the double as Korea Republic cruise past Trinidad and Tobago

Los Angeles: Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a double as Korea Republic warmed up for the FIFA World Cup 26 by defeating Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a friendly on Saturday.

The 33-year-old has faced growing questions about his faltering form after scoring only twice for his club Los Angeles FC this season.

Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil United States' party

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil United States' party

Pasadena: Efforts to boost football in the United States rest heavily on the national team's success at the FIFA World Cup 26 - but their Group D opponents Australia have every intention of crashing the co-hosts' party.

"It's our role to spoil one part of it," Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill said on Saturday.

Nepal book spot in style; India turn on the power

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Nepal book spot in style; India turn on the power

Goa: Nepal topped Group A of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 with a 2-0 win against Sri Lanka on Sunday, with the victory also confirming Bhutan's progression to the knockout stage.

India defeated defending champions Bangladesh 3-0 to take the Group B pole, with both sides advancing.