Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 5:41 AM ET

Recent International Matches

Brazil continued their World Cup warm-up campaign with a 2-1 victory over Egypt, thanks to a goal from Endrick early in the second half. The Brazilian team has shown strong form in their final tune-up matches ahead of the tournament. Meanwhile, the United States Women's National Team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brazil in Sao Paulo, despite Sophia Wilson scoring her first goal for the US since 2024. In other international action, Portugal secured a 2-0 win over Chile, though the match was marred by an incident involving forward Rafael Leão, who was sent off for punching an opponent during the game.

World Cup Preparation and Controversies

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino finally felt the excitement he expected from the American fanbase during his team's 2-1 loss to Germany at Soldier Field. The match represented a final opportunity for the USMNT to fine-tune their preparations before the World Cup, with Antonee Robinson delivering a stunning 7/10 performance highlighted by a remarkable volley. However, Iran's soccer federation has accused the United States of "vindictive behavior" after claiming that visas were refused for "key managerial and administrative members" of their World Cup team. The diplomatic tension surrounding the tournament continues to grow as the event approaches.

Club and National Team Developments

West Ham's chairman David Sullivan has stepped down with immediate effect following unspecified allegations, creating uncertainty at the Premier League club just before the World Cup break. Meanwhile, Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has acknowledged he "has some decisions to make" regarding his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday. The Socceroos will take confidence from a 1-1 draw with Switzerland into their World Cup opener against Türkiye next week, showing promise despite slow starts in their warm-up matches.