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UEFA Nations League: Merino rescues Spain, earns draw against Netherlands

UEFA Nations League: Merino rescues Spain, earns draw against Netherlands

Netherlands and Spain played a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-final, as Mikel Merino rescues La Roja. Merino scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Spain salvaged a draw, despite scoring first against the Dutch. The defending champions got the night running with the opening goal, after Nico William scored in the

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UEFA Nations League: Croatia stuns France with first leg win

UEFA Nations League: Croatia stuns France with first leg win

Croatia secured a convincing 2-0 home win over France to take control of their Nations League quarter-final. Despite Andrej Kramaric early penalty miss, the hosts won the first leg with goals from Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic. France started the game as the better side but eventually fell to the Croatians, after several missed chances.

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UEFA Nations League: Denmark edges Portugal in last-8 first leg
  • Denmark
  • March 20, 2025
  • 2 min read

UEFA Nations League: Denmark edges Portugal in last-8 first leg

Denmark enjoyed a home win over Portugal in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash. Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to secure a 1-0 win over Portugal, despite Christian Eriksen first-half penalty miss. Denmark started brightly, and Mika Biereth forced an early mistake as he charged down Diogo Costa’s attempted long

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UEFA Nations League: Germany defeats Italy in quarterfinals first-leg
  • Germany
  • March 20, 2025
  • 2 min read

UEFA Nations League: Germany defeats Italy in quarterfinals first-leg

Germany had a turnaround as they triumphed over Italy, in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-final. Joshua Kimmich created both goals as Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka helped Germany come from behind to beat Italy 2-1 at San Siro. The Italians scored first as they got an early 9th minute goal in

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Japan seals 2026 World Cup qualification, becomes first nation to qualify

Japan seals 2026 World Cup qualification, becomes first nation to qualify

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after enjoying a 2-0 win over Bahrain. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo fired Japan into the next year’s 48-team tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Crystal Palace midfielder Kamada broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, finishing coolly

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