Joshua Kimmich has cast doubt over Germany's status ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting the four-time champions must rebuild their reputation on the global stage.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in Monday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Getafe CF.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has backed Marc-Andre ter Stegen after the goalkeeper suffered another injury setback, describing the situation as "incredibly bitter" as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues.
Former Bafana Bafana winger Siphiwe Tshabalala has reflected on his recent trip to Mexico as a FIFA legend – an initiative aimed at building excitement ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the Americas later this year.
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.
England extended their flawless march towards the 2026 World Cup with another commanding display, beating Albania 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect qualifying campaign of eight wins from eight without conceding a single goal.