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Croatia

Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England 1-0

Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.
Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.

Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brazil midfielder Danilo (18) reacts with forward Luiz Henrique (20) after scoring a goal against Croatia in the first half during an international friendly at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brazil midfielder Danilo (18) reacts with forward Luiz Henrique (20) after scoring a goal against Croatia in the first half during an international friendly at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs

US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford in front of Croatia’s Adriatic port of Split on March 28. A non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room on March 12, injuring three sailors.
US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford in front of Croatia’s Adriatic port of Split on March 28. A non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room on March 12, injuring three sailors.

Croatia beat Colombia 2-1 in World Cup warm-up

Igor Matanovic heading in Croatia's second goal in the international friendly match against Colombia at Camping World Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Croatia won 2-1.
Igor Matanovic heading in Croatia's second goal in the international friendly match against Colombia at Camping World Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Croatia won 2-1.

Vinicius Jr eager to replicate Real Madrid success with Brazil ahead of World Cup

Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. before the match REUTERS/Vincent West
Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. before the match REUTERS/Vincent West

France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly

Brazil will count on veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti to help them win their record-extending sixth World Cup.
Brazil will count on veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti to help them win their record-extending sixth World Cup.

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka march on in Miami as more seeds crash out

Jannik Sinner of Italy comes to the net against Corentin Moutet of France during their Miami Open clash.
Jannik Sinner of Italy comes to the net against Corentin Moutet of France during their Miami Open clash.

Alisson ruled out of Brazil squad due to injury

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 15, 2026 Liverpool's Alisson Becker in action REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 15, 2026 Liverpool's Alisson Becker in action REUTERS/Phil Noble

Rodriguez leads Colombia squad for Croatia, France friendlies

Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Colombia v Bolivia - Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium, Barranquilla, Colombia - September 4, 2025 Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Colombia v Bolivia - Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium, Barranquilla, Colombia - September 4, 2025 Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Igor Tudor sees Tottenham Hotspur ‘turning point’ in EPL after draw with Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison scores their first goal against Liverpool.
Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison scores their first goal against Liverpool.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.