Kylian Mbappé praises Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary career at Real Madrid and says he remains the number one player at the club despite leaving seven years ago. Ronaldo scored 450 goals and won 16 titles with the club.

France prepares to face Iceland in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, aiming for their fourth consecutive win and to maintain their lead in Group 4. France leads the group with 9 points, while Iceland is third, one point behind Ukraine.

Ghana officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win over Comoros in the final round of African qualifiers. Mohammed Kudus scored the only goal, leading Ghana to top Group 10 with 25 points and secure their fifth World Cup appearance.

On October 13, 2000, Hossam Ghaly scored his first goal for Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League. He had a distinguished career with Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team before retiring in May 2018 and later taking on administrative and political roles.

Global football paused major European leagues due to the FIFA international break, offering non-international players a chance to rest and rehabilitate. Top clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City used this period to recharge and prepare their players physically and mentally for the season's remainder.

Zinedine Zidane shared insights about his childhood, passion for football, Algerian roots, professional career with clubs like Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid, and his achievements with the French national team.

Emirati artist Abdullah Al Bakhair expressed joy over the UAE national team's 2-1 victory against Oman in the Asian qualifiers playoff for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the strong connection with the tournament from Doha.

Cape Verde aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the first time when they face Eswatini in the final round of African qualifiers. Cape Verde leads Group D with 20 points after a 3-3 draw with Libya and holds a two-point lead over Cameroon.

Morocco's under-20 team qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup semi-finals after a 3-1 win over the United States in the quarter-finals. Coach Mohamed Wahbi praised the players' spirit and balanced performance between defense and attack.

The Netherlands secured a dominant 4-0 win over Finland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, strengthening their position at the top of Group 7.