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Open with star-studded farewell party Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared
World Cup.** The Arsenal attacker missed part of the season climax through a muscle injury, though he did return in time for the club's run-in as they won the Premier League title. Tuchel
World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland. As the Gunners' attentions turn to a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses why Kelly is not an automatic choice for either club
Cup final. While some of these goals have come from midfield, O’Reilly looks to have the defensive skills and positional nous to become a world-class full back – although he’s still a work
match between Red Star and Lille in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ap_6a1d7c22988b3-1780317218.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Bouaddi, left, in action with Red Star Belgrade’s Tomas Haendel in a Europa League playoff
World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on 12 June. Edwards said it was the best she had seen Capsey play, and praised her work ethic over the winter. "To play the way she did from
matches and squad **Previous World Cup appearances:** 18 **Best performance:** Winners (1978, 1986, 2022) **First appearance:** 1930 (Uruguay) **Top goal scorer:** Lionel Messi (13) **Most appearances:** Lionel Messi (26) **Player to watch:** Lionel Messi **FIFA
matches featuring in the primetime slot. The French Open was forced to act when a number of players complained about the [on-court advertising blocks](/sport/tennis/articles/cx21jd92139o) that caused injury to Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez
World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on Friday. Sciver-Brunt spent welcome time in the middle, and alongside Amy Jones' fluent 64 at the top of the order and a late cameo of 30 from
World Cup last July, [beating them 2-0](/sports/2025/7/5/nine-man-psg-into-club-world-cup-semis-with-wild-2-0-win-over-bayern-munich) in the quarterfinals. Whatever happens, plenty of goals seem likely – both sides have scored 38 in the Champions League so far this season, more than
matches, they conceded 76 points compared to 29 the previous year. But after going behind in shambolic fashion in the 13th minute, with France breaking the length of the field for Pauline Bourdon Sansus' opener
World Cup remains the pinnacle. Tuchel's squad will be made public on Friday. For the fortunate 26, opportunity beckons – England head to this tournament as one of the fancied few to lift the trophy
World Cup? There is a lot of talk in Germany at the moment. "He is good, but he is not quite at his best anymore, which is natural." That was perhaps reflected in the return
matches. That is after they went 34 years (1985-2019) without a win over their closest rivals. They are now playing successive World Cups – to qualify for the World Cup in [Qatar in 2022](/news/2022/12/1/despite-early-world-cup-exit-canada-has-high-hopes-for-future
match against Atletico Madrid.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/64b3bdf9abaebf16ea64e3272aab8874071d1f8f/367_0_3129_2504/master/3129.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka raises his hands in delight Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian ***Football*** | Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal [edged Arsenal past Atlético Madrid](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/05/arsenal-atletico-madrid-champions-league-semi-final-second-leg-match-report)
World Cup. ## From not in squad to leading contender? For 20 minutes during Nottingham Forest's [3-1 win at Chelsea](/sport/football/live/cdxprg8wk5yt) on Monday, Cole Palmer and Gibbs-White were on the pitch together. Both
opener on Saturday in Sao Paulo. Marta, [a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year,](/sports/2023/7/23/brazil-marta-and-her-last-chance-at-world-cup-glory) was subbed into the match in the 80th minute, making her 212th appearance for Brazil. Dudinha appeared
World Cup final win over Canada are sidelined either by injury or pregnancy. Kabeya's absence gives Bristol teenager Demelza Short, who made her Test debut in the second row against Scotland, a start
match ticket pricing,](/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yro) local transport and tax costs, and the political backdrop have put visitors off. For the hotels, this World Cup could fall flat. ## Fifa bookings 'manufactured artificial demand' The AHLA said hotels
match between Brazil and France and his rise to superstardom. **Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images** Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images Herrera says "Waka Waka" in 2010 ushered in a shift toward Latin songs with more