Bielsa’s Uruguay Turn Kolkata Friendly Into Ruthless Reality Check for India
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Match ReportOct 8, 2026

Bielsa’s Uruguay Turn Kolkata Friendly Into Ruthless Reality Check for India

Uruguay did not need mystery, romance or noise. They needed pressure, runners and clean execution. On Tuesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharat...

Frederic Lumiere
6 min read
Nigeria’s Super Subs Stun Russia in Six-Goal Nizhny Novgorod Thriller
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Match ReportOct 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Subs Stun Russia in Six-Goal Nizhny Novgorod Thriller

Russia had the ball, the territory, the control, and a twogoal lead. Nigeria had the better ending. That was the story at Nizhny Novgorod St...

Frederic Lumiere
7 min read
No Way Through in Amman as Jordan and Venezuela Settle for 0-0 Draw
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Match ReportOct 7, 2026

No Way Through in Amman as Jordan and Venezuela Settle for 0-0 Draw

Jordan and Venezuela drew 00 on October 6 at King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, in a friendly that gave both J. Sellami and J. Pekerman answ...

Frederic Lumiere
5 min read
Messi Pulls the Strings, Paz Makes His Mark in Argentina Win
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Match ReportOct 7, 2026

Messi Pulls the Strings, Paz Makes His Mark in Argentina Win

Argentina beat Benin 30 on October 6 at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, a friendly on the calendar but not in feeling. L. Scaloni got control...

Frederic Lumiere
5 min read
Velásquez Breaks Through, Arcila Seals It as Colombia Beat Peru 2-0
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Match ReportOct 7, 2026

Velásquez Breaks Through, Arcila Seals It as Colombia Beat Peru 2-0

Colombia beat Peru 20 on October 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, in a Friendly International that gave N. Lorenzo a useful exercise...

Frederic Lumiere
6 min read
Ellis Strikes as Pochettino’s USA Grind Out 1-0 Win Over Canada
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Match ReportOct 7, 2026

Ellis Strikes as Pochettino’s USA Grind Out 1-0 Win Over Canada

USA beat Canada 10 on October 7 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, in a friendly decided by one clean attacking action and then protected with th...

Frederic Lumiere
7 min read
Clinical Chile Punish Wasteful Mexico in 2-0 Los Angeles Win
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Match ReportOct 7, 2026

Clinical Chile Punish Wasteful Mexico in 2-0 Los Angeles Win

Chile beat Mexico 20 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a Friendly International that looked like a sharp audit of where both teams sta...

Frederic Lumiere
7 min read
Comoros 0-1 Senegal: Ndiaye Strikes Early, Koto’s Side See It Out
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Match ReportOct 5, 2026

Comoros 0-1 Senegal: Ndiaye Strikes Early, Koto’s Side See It Out

Senegal beat Comoros 10 on October 4, 2026, in a Friendly International match decided almost before it had properly settled. Iliman Ndiaye s...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Shukurov Strikes Twice as Kyrgyzstan Shut Down Lebanon Comeback
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Match ReportOct 5, 2026

Shukurov Strikes Twice as Kyrgyzstan Shut Down Lebanon Comeback

Kyrgyzstan beat Lebanon 31 on 4 October 2026, and the result was built on timing as much as control. M. Lisitsyn’s side scored twice before ...

Frederic Lumiere
6 min read
Dithejane Stuns Egypt as South Africa Steal Gritty Away Win
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Match ReportOct 5, 2026

Dithejane Stuns Egypt as South Africa Steal Gritty Away Win

South Africa left Egypt with the result that mattered in this Friendly International on 4 October 2026. Egypt had the ball, the territory, t...

Frederic Lumiere
6 min read