Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: March 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

International Friendlies & National Team Updates

The international window saw mixed results for several major nations, with Germany staging a thrilling comeback victory over Switzerland, powered by Florian Wirtz who delivered two goals and two assists in the 4-3 friendly win Wirtz masterclass leads Germany to thrilling win. Spain secured a comfortable 3-0 dispatching of Serbia, featuring a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and the return of Rodri to the starting XI Rodri returns, Oyarzabal nets brace in Spain win, while in contrast, Scotland suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Japan after Junya Ito struck late in their opening 2026 World Cup warm-up fixture Scotland beaten by Japan at home in friendly. Elsewhere, Argentina defeated Mauritania 2-1 in Buenos Aires, though their World Cup preparations suffered a setback as forward Joaquín Panichelli was ruled out after tearing his ACL, ending his tournament hopes Argentina's Panichelli out of WC after ACL tear.

The USMNT featured Matt Turner in goal for their friendly against Belgium Turner gets chance in goal for USMNT vs. Belgium, providing him an opportunity to solidify his starting role ahead of the World Cup, while England manager Thomas Tuchel faced scrutiny over squad selection and player commitment following a 1-1 draw with Uruguay Were England players really 'playing for themselves' - and what next?. Tuchel publicly supported Arsenal defender Ben White after he was booed by sections of the Wembley crowd during that fixture Tuchel defends White after Wembley boos, though defender Jordan Henderson affirmed the squad's collective backing for White England players will support White - Henderson. Furthermore, former Northern Ireland midfielder Chris Brunt sharply criticized the scheduling of an upcoming friendly against Wales, deeming it a "complete dead rubber" that Uefa should not have sanctioned Brunt critical of 'ridiculous' Wales friendly.

Women's Super League Title Race Heats Up

The Women's Super League title race intensified as Manchester City delivered a commanding performance, thrashing second-place Manchester United 3-0 to extend their lead to 11 points Man City show why they are worthy WSL title winners as tired United wilt. Despite the decisive loss, Manchester United manager Marc Skinner maintained his conviction that the club could still achieve European qualification Skinner: Utd can qualify for UWCL despite City loss. In the North London Derby, Arsenal kept their own title aspirations alive by overcoming Tottenham Hotspur 5-2, largely thanks to a rapid first-half hat-trick from Alessia Russo Quickfire Russo hat-trick sees off Spurs as Arsenal stay in WSL title race. Meanwhile, Liverpool secured a vital 3-2 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, with a stunning goal from Holland scoring a stunner, allowing the 10-player Reds to move eight points clear of the relegation zone Holland scores stunner as 10-player Liverpool edge Everton.

Rugby League & NWSL Milestones

In Rugby League action, Leigh secured a dramatic victory in the Champions League competition when Gareth O'Brien converted a golden-point drop goal in the dying moments, edging past Toulouse 21-20 Leigh snatch golden-point glory after O'Brien drop goal. In the fourth tier of English football, Southend United and Wealdstone advanced to the FA Trophy final after defeating their National League North rivals, setting up a clash at Wembley Stadium Southend and Wealdstone tee up Wembley date in FA Trophy. Separately, the National Women’s Soccer League achieved a significant attendance benchmark as the Denver Summit drew a massive crowd of 63,004 for their inaugural home match against the Washington Spirit at Mile High Stadium Denver sets NWSL attendance record at Mile High.

Global Sports & Financial Tidings

In the world of thoroughbred racing, Magnitude, trained by Steve Asmussen, captured the 30th running of the Dubai World Cup, marking the trainer's second victory in the prestigious event Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup after Calandagan and Ombudsman triumph. Domestically, the Flat turf season commenced in Doncaster, where Jack Channon recorded a significant double, aided by Urban Lion’s victory in the Lincoln Handicap Channon's Urban Lion edges out Rogue Diplomat in Lincoln thriller. Chelsea's fullback Malo Gusto offered vocal support for manager Liam Rosenior, stating he could not comprehend the criticism the coach has recently faced Chelsea's Gusto defends 'top coach' Liam Rosenior. In financial news related to sports entities, Hibernian chief executive Dan Barnett stated that the club’s current operational losses are "not sustainable" and outlined necessary steps toward achieving long-term fiscal stability Hibs losses not sustainable, says chief executive.