Venezuela has fired coach Fernando Batista after the men’s national team failed — again — to qualify for the World Cup. Venezuela is the only South American team to have never competed in ...

Peru has had a slow start to qualifying and is struggling to score goals. They'll be counting on their home fans in Lima to lift them, and experienced players like Paolo Guerrero could still make a ...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shake hands during a signing ceremony at Palácio da Alvorada, Brazilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. Credit: Palácio do ...

Bolivia hosts Brazil in a World Cup Qualifier in El Alto. Here’s everything you need to know about Bolivia vs Brazil. As of September 9th, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are: Below ...

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat, making him the first former president convicted of such a ...

In April, when Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs on dozens of countries, Brazil emerged largely unscathed. Brazilian exports to the United States became subject to ten percent levies ...

Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The 2026 World Cup is ...

Uruguay is set to take on Peru in this 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at Centenario Stadium. Uruguay arrives in a strong position, sitting fourth in the CONMEBOL standings with 24 points; ...

Brazil is set to take on Chile in this 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at Maracanã Stadium. Brazil, under coach Carlo Ancelotti, has already secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup and is ...