Football Archives: 06/2026

Denmark, Spain and France have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, leaving all four home nations in the UEFA play-offs.

Arsenal have identified Arnaldo Abrantes as favourite to replace Dr Zafar Iqbal after a surprise medical department change.

Arsenal have confirmed Max Porter has left his Under-21 role to join Stoke City as an assistant manager after nine years at the club.

Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles injury, but Thomas Tuchel plans to start him in England’s World Cup opener.

Arsenal Under-21 head coach Max Porter is set to join Stoke City after nine years on the club’s coaching staff.

Alex Iwobi is set for his 100th Nigeria cap against Portugal, more than a decade after the former Arsenal youngster made his debut.

Jurrien Timber has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with a groin injury, with Lutsharel Geertruida called up in his place.

Arsenal are set for a strong 2027 Women’s World Cup presence, with several players qualified and others facing play-offs or key final games.

Feyenoord have confirmed Robin van Persie will leave after an internal review, despite securing second place and Champions League qualification.

Arsenal like Junior Kroupi, but Bournemouth’s stance, his comments and a £100m-plus valuation make a summer deal look unlikely.

The England manager says Rice is part of his core group, with Arsenal’s four internationals now in camp before the final World Cup warm-up match…

Martin Odegaard scored late to rescue Norway in a 1-1 draw with Morocco after Brahim Diaz had punished a poor start in New Jersey.

Leandro Trossard helped Belgium to extend their unbeaten run by scoring the opening goal in their friendly win over Tunisia on Saturday, their final pre-World Cup fixture.

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz bagged a goal and an assist in a friendly match against World Cup hosts the USA on Saturday, helping Germany complete a perfect warm-up to the final tournament.

Ethan Nwaneri has been the only Arsenal player training with the England squad so far, with the Gunners’ World Cup call-ups set to make a late arrival this week.

Didier Deschamps has dismissed concern over William Saliba’s World Cup fitness, saying the Arsenal defender is fine.

Barcelona are being linked with Piero Hincapie, but Arsenal remain expected to complete their permanent deal for the defender.

Katie McCabe is set to join Chelsea after leaving Arsenal, having turned down a late contract offer in April.

David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice have been named in UEFA’s Champions League Team of the Season after Arsenal reached the final.

Declan Rice warned Arsenal’s rivals they are “coming back for more” as the Premier League champions celebrated their title parade.