Day: March 23, 2026

Italy faces Northern Ireland in a playoff semifinal in Bergamo, desperately trying to get through the playoffs and not miss out on a third consecutive World Cup finals.

France will face Brazil ​in Boston on March 26 before taking on Colombia ⁠in Washington on March 29.

Arteta had opted to keep faith with Kepa instead of picking first-choice stopper David Raya because the former Chelsea star has been a regular in the League Cup this season.

Cher Ndour’s 77th-minute tap-in earned Fiorentina a precious point in its bid to avoid relegation and slowed Inter Milan’s charge to a 21st league title.

Alex Sandro was injured in a Serie A (Brazil) match between Flamengo and Corinthians, forcing Carlo Ancelotti — Brazil’s head coach — to make the late change.