The United States will host 78 matches, while Canada and Mexico will each stage 13 games in the 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026.

Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France

Spain and Netherlands played out an exciting 2-2 draw in the first-leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final.

Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday he was delighted to be reunited with his France team-mates as he prepares to win his first international cap in six months against Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals.

PSG's 19-year-old talented midfielder Desire Doue has also been handed a maiden call-up.

France head coach Didier Deschamps will step down from the role when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup, a source close to the team said on Tuesday.

A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti did not think that Kylian Mbappe's injury was serious.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe's lawyer said in October that he was "shocked" to see his name linked to the investigation.

The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.

Paul Pogba's Juventus career is over after the Serie A club announced on Friday that the France midfielder's contract had been terminated even though his doping ban was cut to 18 months on appeal

The match took place under heavy security after fans from the Maccabi Tel Aviv club were attacked in Amsterdam last week following a Europa League match against Ajax.

Despite the shock decision to bench captain Harry Kane, England also thrashed Greece 3-0.

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals.

Paris police chief have been asked to take necessary security measures for the match.

"It is for the best" was what Didier Deschamps said on Kylian Mbappe not being included in the France squad for the UEFA Nations League.

Pogba is currently serving an 18-month ban due to doping.

Kylian Mbappe was "shocked" to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation and the Real Madrid and France star will take legal action for libel