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Sullivan Makes Historic USMNT Start in Peru Win

Cavan Sullivan and United States
26 September 2026

Cavan Sullivan made his senior United States debut in a 4-1 friendly win over Peru, becoming the youngest USMNT starter since Freddy Adu in 2006. At 16 years and 362 days, Sullivan became the country’s fourth-youngest capped player.

Sullivan earned the call-up after producing seven goals and 12 assists in 26 MLS appearances for Philadelphia Union. Fellow teenagers Justin Ellis and Julian Hall supplied the goals as the United States began its post-World Cup international schedule with victory.

Spain Rally Past England 3-2 at Wembley

England and Spain
26 September 2026

Spain opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 comeback victory over England at Wembley. Lamine Yamal struck inside two minutes before Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead, with Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal turning the match around.

Kane missed a second-half penalty with England leading 2-1, and Spain punished further defensive mistakes. Baena equalised on the hour before substitute Oyarzabal scored in the 74th minute, extending the world champions’ unbeaten run to 39 matches.

Modric Becomes Croatia’s Oldest Scorer in Prague Win

Luka Modric and Croatia
26 September 2026

Luka Modric became Croatia’s oldest goalscorer as the 41-year-old captain helped his country beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Prague. His second-half strike was his 30th international goal and broke new ground for the national team.

Adam Karabec quickly equalised for the hosts before Ivan Perisic crossed for Marco Pasalic to head Croatia back in front. A later Czech equaliser was ruled out by VAR, allowing Croatia to complete the Nations League victory.

Mbappe Knee Tests Point to Two-Week Absence

Kylian Mbappe, France and Real Madrid
26 September 2026

Medical tests have identified Kylian Mbappe’s France injury as a hyperextension of his left knee, with reports placing his recovery at roughly two weeks. The diagnosis follows his withdrawal from the national squad after scoring against Turkey.

Mbappe returned to Madrid for scans after leaving France’s Nations League opener and was found to have avoided a more serious injury. Real Madrid hope he can recover around the resumption of La Liga against Villarreal on 10 October.

Ward Returns as Liverpool Sporting Director

Julian Ward and Liverpool
26 September 2026

Liverpool have formally appointed Julian Ward as their new sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes after his September departure. Ward returns to the senior football-operations position for a second spell, having previously held it during the 2022-23 season.

Ward has been back within Fenway Sports Group since 2024 as technical director, overseeing player-development pathways and the academy. He now takes leadership of Liverpool’s football operations and will support head coach Andoni Iraola in the role.

UEFA Fines Feyenoord €74,375 Over Camp Nou Misconduct

Feyenoord and UEFA
26 September 2026

UEFA has fined Feyenoord a combined €74,375 for multiple supporter incidents surrounding their Champions League match at Barcelona, including racist behaviour, thrown objects, an improper message and damage inside the Camp Nou away section.

Feyenoord also received a suspended 25% reduction in their away-ticket allocation for one European match, with a two-year probation period attached. The club identified one supporter involved in racist behaviour and imposed a stadium ban.

Four Clubs Lodge Protective Claims in City Case

Manchester City and Premier League clubs
26 September 2026

Four Premier League clubs have lodged protective claims reserving their right to seek compensation if Manchester City’s reported financial-rule guilty findings stand, according to football law expert Paul Gilroy KC in the BBC Sport report.

The step advances the issue beyond clubs merely seeking legal advice, which was reported in the previous batch. No compensation has been awarded, and City’s sanctions and expected appeal remain unresolved while the Premier League process continues.

Ireland Vote Keeps Israel Nations League Fixtures On

Republic of Ireland and the Football Association of Ireland
26 September 2026

Republic of Ireland players voted by a significant majority to fulfil their Nations League fixtures against Israel after hours of internal discussions had cast doubt on whether Sunday’s match in Debrecen would proceed as scheduled.

The FAI confirmed the decision after delaying the team’s news conference and training session while players met at their hotel. The association said different views were expressed, but the majority supported playing both scheduled fixtures against Israel.

Egypt Leave Salah Out Over Artificial Pitch

Mohamed Salah and Egypt
26 September 2026

Egypt have left Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan because the match in Juba will be played on artificial turf. The forward has not travelled with Hossam Hassan’s squad.

The Egyptian Football Association said the decision was agreed with Salah before the Angola match and was taken to protect him from unnecessary risk. Salah started Friday’s goalless draw with Angola before being substituted after 60 minutes.

Fishlock Breaks Seattle Reign Career Scoring Record

Jess Fishlock and Seattle Reign
26 September 2026

Jess Fishlock scored twice in Seattle Reign’s 2-0 NWSL victory over Boston Legacy to surpass Megan Rapinoe as the club’s career leading scorer. Her two long-range finishes took her Reign total from 50 goals to 52.

Fishlock struck in the 23rd and 64th minutes as Seattle moved into sixth place with four games remaining. Boston were held scoreless for the first time since May 30 and were eliminated from playoff contention.

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