Fiji-born Rachael Lella Matakisawana Seinimaqo Ravoka is one of the players contributing to the steady rise of netball in Northern California.

Netherlands football coach Ronald Koeman plans to use tomorrow’s friendly against Uzbekistan in New York as an opportunity for his first-choice line-up ​to have a proper dress rehearsal ahead of their opening ‌World Cup clash against Japan next weekend.

For professional footballer Peter Ravai, the FIFA World Cup is more than just the biggest tournament in the game.

Former national defender, Peniame Drova, was among the crowd when Navua first won the BiC Fiji FACT title in 2003.

Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, yesterday, days before the tournament is due to kick off.

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.

Brazil called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson on Sunday to replace the ​injured defender Wesley for its ‌World Cup squad.

The Fiji men’s football side now looks ahead to its second friendly match against Vanuatu next week.

Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina, and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories.

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup after suffering a calf injury on ‌his right leg.

Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago today.

Striker Romelu Lukaku continued his comeback for Belgium with 25 minutes off the bench as they enjoyed ​a 5-0 victory over 10-man Tunisia this morning.