Tag: Friendlies
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Matildas Prep for New Zealand Tests Ahead of 2026 Asian Cup
Two-Test Build-Up as Asian Cup 2026 Looms The Matildas are entering a pivotal window, with just two matches on the calendar before they turn their attention to the 2026 Asian Cup, which Australia will host. In a bid to fine-tune their balance, attacking dynamics, and defensive organization, the team will face New Zealand in a…
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Matildas Eye 2026 Asian Cup After Two-Game Test Against New Zealand
Two Warm-Up Matches Before a Grand Stage The Matildas are on a short, high-stakes sprint toward the 2026 Asian Cup, with only two matches standing between them and a continental showcase that Australia will host. Coach Gregg Berhalter? No, this is a different selection; current speculation and official squad notes point to a younger, hungry…
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Messi delivers another masterclass as Argentina end year with win over Angola
Messi’s magic seals another masterclass for Argentina In a year-ending clash that showcased the enduring brilliance of Lionel Messi, Argentina closed out the season with a convincing victory over Angola. The 89th-ranked visitors offered stubborn resistance early on, but Messi’s genius and the host nation’s attacking depth quickly tipped the balance. From the opening minutes,…
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Comoros Welcome Namibia Home: Two Friendly Tests Ahead of AFCON Finals
Comoros Welcomes Namibia for Two Friendly Tests in Moroni Comoros is set to host Namibia in a pair of international friendlies in Moroni, marking the team’s return to home soil after a two-year exile. The matches, scheduled for November 14 and November 17, provide a valuable opportunity for coach Stefano Cusin to evaluate his squad…
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USA Comeback: Haji Wright’s Double Seals Win Over Australia
USA Rally To Edge Australia 2-1 In Colorado The United States secured a 2-1 victory over Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stadium in Colorado, clawing back from a first-half setback to claim a win that boosts their World Cup preparations. Haji Wright struck twice to overturn Jordy Bos’s shock opener and hand Tony Popovic his…
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Socceroos stun USA as Bos fires in WC dress rehearsal amid flare-ups in Denver
Australia’s dramatic friendly with the United States ends with a 1-1 draw after a heated showdown in Denver The Socceroos and the United States produced a tense, high-intensity friendly in Denver, with Jordy Bos breaking the deadlock 19 minutes into the match courtesy of a composed left-foot finish. The strike came as a reminder of…
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Socceroos star’s strike stuns USA as tempers flare in WC dress rehearsal – LIVE Commentary
Two teams, one dramatic night in Denver In a high-stakes friendly that carried the weight of a World Cup tune-up, Australia pulled off an early shock in Denver, only for the United States to respond in kind. Jordy Bos’s left-footed strike surged into the corner of the net after 19 minutes, giving the Socceroos a…
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Socceroos stun USA as Frustration Flare in WC Dress Rehearsal
Australia edge USA in tense Denver friendly as Bos fires early lead The Socceroos produced a sharp early moment in Denver, with Jordy Bos volleying a superb left-foot strike to give Australia a 1-0 lead against the United States 19 minutes into the friendly. The goal underlined Australia’s threat on the break and their willingness…
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Japan Stuns Brazil with Second-Half Comeback to Clinch Historic 3-2 Win
Historic Upset in Tokyo: Japan tops Brazil 3-2 Japan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat five-time world champions Brazil 3-2 in a packed Tokyo Stadium, marking a historic milestone for the hosts. The win ended a 14-match winless run against Brazil, with Japan finally tasting victory after 11 Brazil wins and two draws in…
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England 3-0 Wales: Tuchel’s Wembley Test Boosts Three Lions Momentum
England Ease to 3-0 Win Over Wales at Wembley England, under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel, produced a convincing 3-0 friendly victory over Wales at Wembley. The result reinforced a rising sense of momentum for the Three Lions after their recent impressive display against Serbia and suggested a growing tactical cohesion, even as a…