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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

International Soccer Coaching Carousel

The coaching landscape for major international teams is in flux following recent tournament exits. France's Didier Deschamps era concluded with a World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, sparking speculation about Zinedine Zidane taking the reins to lead the talented squad. Meanwhile, the USMNT's World Cup campaign has also concluded, intensifying the search for a successor to Mauricio Pochettino, with a list of 11 potential candidates emerging for the U.S. Soccer's hiring pool. Some argue that despite perceived setbacks, the USMNT may be making progress that hasn't yet been reflected in results and luck just hasn't been on its side.

Player Transfers and Injury News

Several notable player movements and injury updates have surfaced. Mason Greenwood has officially signed with Fenerbahçe, marking his third club in as many years after his departure from Marseille. On the injury front, Manuel Ugarte has undergone knee surgery following an issue sustained during the World Cup, as confirmed by Manchester United to undergo surgery.

European Club Competitions and Player Stock

As club competitions heat up, some players are making their mark while others are facing challenges. In European qualifying, Hibernian will face Kosovan side Malisheva in the second round of Conference League qualifying after Malisheva secured a 6-2 aggregate victory over Vllaznia.

Boxing and Historical Football Concerns

Looking beyond the pitch, a significant boxing match has been scheduled, with Conor Benn set to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on September 12. Separately, a concerning historical link between heading the ball and brain disease has been highlighted, with an inquest concluding that England's 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died from a condition caused by heading footballs. Kylian Mbappé also voiced criticism of France's tactics following their World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain, suggesting the team was "sloppy".