Spain surge toward 2026 WC berth; Switzerland too prosper

IANS | November 16, 2025 9:54 AM

Berlin, Nov 16 (IANS) Spain moved to the brink of sealing its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-0 victory over Georgia, led by an outstanding performance from Mikel Oyarzabal in the ninth round of World Cup qualifiers.

Uruguay to test depth against Mexico, US

IANS | November 15, 2025 10:52 AM

Mexico City, Nov 15 (IANS) Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa said Friday that the absences of Darwin Nunez and Federico Valverde will not greatly impact his team in friendlies against Mexico and the United States.

Football: From Stuttgart's bench to Germany's front line, Woltemade's wild year goes on and on

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:38 PM

Berlin (Germany), Nov 13 (IANS) Nick Woltemade is in great spirits while wearing the German national team shirt - joking, smiling, and displaying sharp touches on the ball. A positive mood is nothing unusual for the 23-year-old. Taking things in stride has always been a trademark for the Newcastle United striker. "I love to do what I do, playing football," he said.