Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

International & World Cup Roster News

Brazil extended manager Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure through the 2030 World Cup cycle, securing the veteran coach for another four years as the Seleção plans for the tournament in North America. Meanwhile, French national team coach Didier Deschamps finalized his roster for the competition, making notable inclusions such as rewarding goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up while omitting Eduardo Camavinga in favor of striker Michael Olise. Elsewhere, concerns persist over the fitness of Asian stars ahead of the tournament, as Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed that Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma will sit out the final two league matches due to injury, casting doubt on his World Cup availability.

WSL Player Movement & Awards

The Women's Super League is set for significant roster turnover as the season concludes, with two major international players announcing departures from top clubs. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe will depart Arsenal once her current contract expires this summer, following the confirmation that prolific Australian striker Sam Kerr is leaving Chelsea at the end of the campaign. Amid these movements, Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw secured a nomination as part of the eight-strong shortlist for the 2025-26 WSL Player of the Season award, underscoring her dominant individual performance despite her club's final standing.

Golf Note (Outlier)

Although not directly related to football fixtures, Rory McIlroy lamented his performance at the PGA Championship, admitting he must urgently improve his "wayward" driving after his attempt at a second consecutive major title devolved into a struggle simply to make the weekend cut line.