Ronald Koeman, Netherlands, Algeria, Donyell Malen
4 June 2026

Netherlands lost 1-0 to Algeria in a World Cup warm-up match at De Kuip, leaving Ronald Koeman frustrated. The Oranje dominated spells of the game, but failed to score before Algeria struck late.

Koeman criticised his players for being too nice and lacking aggression before their final preparation match against Uzbekistan. Donyell Malen was singled out after hitting the woodwork and missing chances that could have changed the game.

Romelu Lukaku, Belgium, Croatia, Rudi Garcia
3 June 2026

Romelu Lukaku scored his 90th international goal as Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match. The Napoli striker came off the bench and sealed the victory deep into stoppage time in Rijeka.

Youri Tielemans opened the scoring after sustained Belgium pressure before Lukaku finished a direct move in the 96th minute. Rudi Garcia praised his pressing and impact, easing concerns over his sharpness before the tournament.

Celtic, Rangers, Grant Scott, Morgan Cross
30 May 2026

Celtic beat Rangers in the Women’s Scottish Cup final, with Morgan Cross scoring the decisive first-half goal. The win gave Grant Scott his first trophy with the club and rescued a difficult domestic season.

Celtic held on despite Emma Lawton’s red card and long spells of Rangers pressure. The result ended Celtic’s 11-game winless run against their rivals and leaves both Old Firm sides facing important summer rebuilds.

Manchester City, Brighton, Khadija Shaw, Andree Jeglertz
31 May 2026

Manchester City beat Brighton 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final to complete a domestic double. Khadija Shaw scored the opener and added an assist, underlining her importance after signing a new long-term contract.

Brighton started strongly, but Shaw’s header changed the game before Alex Greenwood struck before half-time. Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema finished the job, giving City their first FA Cup since 2020.

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, Senegal, Mauricio Pochettino
31 May 2026

Christian Pulisic scored and assisted as the USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly. Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun also scored, giving Mauricio Pochettino’s side a needed lift before facing Germany.

The United States started sharply and led 2-0 before defensive errors let Senegal back in through Sadio Mané. Balogun restored the lead after half-time, but the match still exposed concerns over defensive depth and control.

Toluca, UANL Tigres, Luis Garcia
30 May 2026

Toluca won the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time since 2003 after beating UANL Tigres 6-5 on penalties. Goalkeeper Luis Garcia saved two spot-kicks to deliver the club’s third continental crown.

Jorge Diaz Price put Toluca ahead in extra time before Joaquim Pereira forced penalties with a late header. Garcia then denied Fernando Gorriaran and Jose Juan Purata, sending Toluca into the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhães, Luis Enrique
30 May 2026

Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League after beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Budapest. Gabriel Magalhães missed the decisive spot-kick as Luis Enrique’s side became back-to-back European champions.

Arsenal led early through Kai Havertz before Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot. The shootout turned on misses from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel, while PSG held their nerve to join a rare group of repeat Champions League winners.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Women’s World Sevens
30 May 2026

Chelsea won the Women’s World Sevens title in London after beating Manchester United 6-5 in the final. The seven-a-side event mixed WSL players, flair-heavy rules and a $500,000 prize for the winners.

The tournament used rolling substitutes, no offsides and shorter matches to encourage attacking football and showpiece celebrations. Chelsea’s win came at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, one day before the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley.

Crystal Palace, Rayo Vallecano, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Oliver Glasner
27 May 2026

Crystal Palace won their first European trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal as Oliver Glasner ended his time at the club with silverware.

Palace held firm in a tight final after Mateta’s finish gave them control. The victory completed a landmark night for the club, while Adam Wharton’s midfield display added another strong statement before England’s World Cup campaign.

Jodi Jones, Notts County, Salford City
25 May 2026

Jodi Jones inspired Notts County to League One promotion with a standout Wembley display against Salford City. The winger helped create two first-half goals and scored the third in a 3-0 play-off final victory that ended an 11-year third-tier wait.

Jones’ performance capped a long comeback after three ACL operations and years without regular league starts. He now has two promotions with Notts, while Salford’s high-profile owners watched their side miss another step up at Wembley.