Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
International Football & Player Status
Manager Thomas Tuchel urged espn.com defender Ben White to "clear the air" with his England colleagues following his recall to the national setup after an absence exceeding three years, indicating that team cohesion remains paramount for the upcoming fixtures. Elsewhere, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lauded Mohamed Salah, calling him "one of the all-time greats" whose legacy at Anfield will prove exceptionally difficult to supersede, cementing the forward's standing among the club's elite. Meanwhile, midfielder Paul Pogba boosted AS Monaco's espn.com push for a Champions League berth by scoring in a friendly match ahead of his official return to competitive action.
Qualifiers & Domestic Action
Türkiye edged closer to securing a World Cup berth for the first time since their third-place finish in 2002, having secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Romania which sets up a decisive playoff against either Slovakia or Kosovo for qualification. In domestic league action, the Rugby Super League saw skysports.com a high-scoring affair as Castleford battled Bradford, highlighted by a spectacular hat-trick from winger Qareqare in the live coverage.