Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

Bayern Munich edged Real Madrid in a seven-goal thriller to clinch a 6-4 aggregate win in their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday night.

Bayern Munich came from behind three times in a see-saw thriller to beat Real Madrid 4-3 and advance 6-4 on aggregate to a Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool and France striker Hugo Ekitiké will undergo medical tests on Wednesday on a leg injury that could keep him out of the this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool (2-0) thanks to a brace from Ousmane Dembélé and have reached the semi-finals for the third year running.

Ousmane Dembélé scored twice in the last 20 minutes at Anfield on Tuesday night to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 second leg win over Liverpool and a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Champions League.

Veteran football coach Carlos Queiroz described himself as a man on a mission as he took charge of the Ghana national side just over two months before they play their first match at the 2026 World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique urged his players to disregard their two-goal advantage and play to win the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

The Parisians head to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. After a 2–0 first-leg win, the Paris club arrive with a strong advantage and are targeting a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

Olympique Lyonnais have returned to winning ways after a nine-game drought, climbing to fifth in the table and keeping their hopes of a Champions League spot alive. Meanwhile in England, Manchester City secured a comfortable win over Chelsea, piling p…