Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: March 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

USMNT & International Friendlies

The United States Men's National Team suffered a heavy defeat against Belgium in a friendly where several players, including Christian Pulisic, expressed confusion over the similarly colored kits that made distinguishing teammates difficult Pulisic, US 'shocked'. While Matt Turner started in goal, potentially vying with Matt Freese for the World Cup starting role Turner gets chance, the overall performance saw Tim Weah struggle to influence the match positively Weah poor as USMNT suffer. Elsewhere in international fixtures, Argentina secured a 2-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Mauritania, with Lionel Messi coming off the bench in the second half Argentina edge Mauritania, while Canada's 2-2 draw with Iceland saw them receive a red card for the third consecutive match, prompting coach Jesse Marsch to defend his side against accusations of being a "dirty team" Marsch: Canada not 'dirty team'.

Scotland Struggles & Managerial Status

Scotland faced considerable domestic disappointment following their 1-0 friendly loss to Japan at Hampden Park, with manager Steve Clarke admitting surprise and dismay after hearing some fans boo the team Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo. Tom English noted that the performance was "too flat and timid," suggesting the match revealed the standard Scotland must strive to reach if they hope to compete upon their World Cup return Scotland's Hampden warriors. Key decisions remain for Coach Steve Clarke, particularly regarding the first-choice defensive pairing What is Scotland's first-choice, as the team navigates this difficult international window. Meanwhile, in Scottish club news, Craig McLeish will remain St Mirren's interim manager until the conclusion of the season McLeish remains St Mirren.

Women's Super League Title Race Heats Up

The Women's Super League title race intensified dramatically as Manchester City decisively thrashed second-place Man United 3-0, extending their lead to 11 points and demonstrating why they are positioned to claim the championship Man City show why they are worthy. City's victory puts them within five points of securing the title Live WSL table, though manager Marc Skinner maintained that Manchester United could still achieve European qualification despite the setback Skinner: Utd can qualify. In a high-scoring derby, Arsenal kept their own title hopes alive by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5-2, propelled by a quickfire first-half hat-trick from England striker Alessia Russo Russo 'stepping up' as Arsenal lead. Liverpool also secured a vital result, edging Everton 3-2 in the Merseyside derby despite playing with ten players, a win that pushed them eight points clear of the WSL relegation zone Holland scores stunner.

Transfer Rumours & Player Futures

Speculation continues to swirl around major European clubs, with reports suggesting that Chelsea's Cole Palmer is feeling disillusioned amid reported interest from Manchester United Papers: Palmer disillusioned at Chelsea. In defensive circles, Newcastle United remains keen on securing Manchester City's James Trafford, while Real Madrid is reportedly monitoring Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton Newcastle still keen on Trafford. Further south, Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering a return to AS Roma once his current contract concludes Salah eyes Roma after Liverpool exit. In England team personnel news, manager Thomas Tuchel has seemingly demoted Harry Maguire by naming four centre-backs ahead of him in the pecking order, raising questions about Maguire's World Cup prospects Tuchel names four centre-backs.

NWSL Milestones & International Tennis

The National Women's Soccer League achieved a remarkable attendance benchmark as the Denver Summit's inaugural home match drew a record crowd of 63,004 spectators Denver Summit's record NWSL crowd. While this specific attendance figure is unlikely to be matched during the current season, it establishes a new standard for both NWSL clubs and future US Women's National Team fixtures. In tennis news following the conclusion of the Miami Open, Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title by defeating hometown favorite Coco Gauff, allowing her to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' Sabalenka beats Gauff. Jannik Sinner was also on the verge of achieving the same feat in the men's draw, reaching the final where a victory would make him the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to secure the 'Sunshine Double' Sinner closing in on 'Sunshine Double'.

Golf, Horse Racing, & Rugby Updates

The Texas Children's Houston Open saw Gary Woodland maintain a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard heading into the final round, with both players aiming to secure coveted spots at The Masters Woodland in pole position. Woodland posted a composed five-under 65 to reach 18 under par, putting pressure on Hojgaard who trails by a single stroke Hojgaard chasing Woodland. On the international racing circuit, Steve Asmussen secured his second Dubai World Cup victory when Magnitude triumphed in the 3000-meter race Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup. Meanwhile, in domestic rugby union, Harlequins dealt a significant setback to Bristol’s Gallagher Premiership play-off aspirations, defeating them 18-14, while Northampton secured a late victory to deny Saracens Harlequins dent Bristol play-off hopes.