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• USMNT vulnerable defense exposed in 5-2 rout by Belgium

  Belgium overturned an early deficit to thrash the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, brutally exposing the Americans’ defensive frailties. ​Belgium extended their unbeaten streak to ten matches after coming from behind to dismantle the United States in Atlanta. Although Weston McKennie opened the scoring for the hosts in the 39th minute, the Red Devils responded emphatically through Zeno Debast and Amadou Onana. A Charles De Ketelaere penalty and a late Dodi Lukébakio brace compounded a miserable afternoon for returning American goalkeeper Matt Turner. ​The defeat marked a historic defensive collapse for the U.S., representing their first three-goal home loss after scoring first since 1959. Playing before a disappointed crowd of over 66,000, the Americans struggled to contain Belgium’s clinical second-half surge despite a late consolation from Patrick Agyemang. The Red Devils now turn their attention to a Tuesday clash against Mexico in Chicago following this dominant display.

• Cristiano Junior trains with Real Madrid Academy with view to joining club

  Cristiano Ronaldo’s 15-year-old son, Cristiano Jr, has begun training with Real Madrid’s under-16 side, signaling a potential return to the club where his father remains the all-time leading goalscorer.

  ​Cristiano Ronaldo Jr trained with Real Madrid’s academy on Tuesday as he explores joining the Spanish club’s youth ranks.

  The 15-year-old striker, currently with Saudi side Al Nassr’s academy, previously followed his father’s career path through the youth setups of Juventus and Manchester United.

  A permanent move would return him to the city where his father scored a record-breaking 450 goals over nine seasons.

  ​The teenager, a Portugal youth international, debuted for his country’s under-15 side last year and has since progressed to the under-17 level.

  While born in the United States, his international future remains with Portugal, following in the footsteps of his 41-year-old father.

  Ronaldo senior has captained the national team since 2008, scoring “the most goals in the nation’s history with 143 goals.”

• CAF eyes tenth World Cup slot as DR Congo set for historic playoff, Nigeria, Senegal, star anew

  While the DR Congo stands on the verge of a historic 2026 World Cup berth in the inter-confederation playoffs, Nigeria and Senegal begin new cycles following a turbulent period of coaching changes and administrative controversy.

  ​The Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in Zapopan, Mexico, as favorites to secure Africa’s tenth World Cup spot.

  Seeded in Path 1, Sebastien Desabre’s “Leopards” await the winner of the Jamaica versus New Caledonia semi-final for a decisive clash on March 31.

  Desabre, who has successfully recruited several diaspora stars, remains confident in ending a 52-year drought, noting, “The nation will come to a standstill for Congo DR’s final.”

  ​Nigeria’s Super Eagles travel to Antalya, Turkey, to face Iran and Jordan without talisman Victor Osimhen, who is sidelined following arm surgery.

  Head coach Eric Chelle has utilized this window to blood new talent like Philip Otele and Collins Sor while maintaining his tactical diamond formation.

  Despite missing the World Cup, Chelle is focused on the “Mission ’27” reboot, aiming to restore national pride after their recent AFCON semi-final exit.

  ​In a week dominated by off-field drama, Senegal officially begins its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being stripped of their AFCON title.

  CAF awarded the trophy to Morocco following a chaotic final, citing Senegal’s brief walk-off as a forfeit.

  Amidst the tension, the Teranga Lions face Peru in Paris, where coach Pape Thiaw must stabilize a squad that feels “unequivocally rejected” by the continental governing body.

• 2026-27 Nations League draw revealed as England, Wales discover daunting League A opponents

  England have been placed in a challenging 2026-27 Nations League group alongside Spain, Croatia, and Czechia, marking Thomas Tuchel’s first major tournament cycle since extending his contract.

  ​England’s return to the top tier of the Nations League will feature a high-stakes reunion with Spain, the team that denied them glory in the Euro 2024 final.

  Following their promotion under Lee Carsley, the Three Lions were placed in League A Group 3, where they will also contend with recurring rivals Croatia and a resilient Czechia side.

  This daunting draw coincides with the confirmation that Thomas Tuchel has extended his managerial deal until 2028, ensuring he will lead the squad through this competitive cycle following the 2026 World Cup.

  ​The tournament structure also presents a difficult task for Wales, who must navigate a group containing title-holders Portugal, Norway, and Denmark.

  Meanwhile, Scotland will face Switzerland and Slovenia in League B, while Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland prepare for tests against Hungary and Austria respectively.

  Fixtures are scheduled to commence in late September 2026, utilizing a revised international window format.

  Regarding the challenging path ahead, FA sources indicated that the schedule provides “belated revenge” opportunities as England seeks to re-establish dominance among Europe’s elite.

• World Cup match footage to be broadcast live on TikTok, FIFA says

  FIFA has partnered with TikTok to broadcast live 2026 World Cup clips and exclusive creator content to boost global fan engagement and viewership.

  FIFA has announced a landmark collaboration with TikTok to broadcast live video clips of the 2026 World Cup this summer.

  Running through the end of 2026, the partnership aims to bring fans “closer to the action” through “relatable perspectives.”

  Beyond match footage, the platform will feature exclusive access to training sessions and press conferences, utilizing a select group of creators to drive engagement ahead of the tournament in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

  The move follows a successful 2023 Women’s World Cup collaboration, which generated billions of views.

  FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom noted the necessity of the deal, stating, “As football grows and evolves — uniting an increasing number of people — so should the way it is shared and promoted.”

  The app will also integrate gamification features like filters and stickers, alongside direct ticket information, to capitalize on the high likelihood of viewers tuning into full matches.

  Despite past political hurdles regarding the app’s status in the United States, recent agreements have cleared the way for its operation during the tournament.

  The event kicks off June 11, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa.

  Regarding the innovative digital approach, Grafstrom added, “This is an innovative and creative collaboration that will connect more fans across the globe to the FIFA World Cup in unprecedented ways, bringing them behind the curtain and closer to the action than ever before.”