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India vs Uruguay Set for 7 PM IST on Sony Sports, SonyLIV
India hosts Uruguay in an international friendly at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 6, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. IST, with television coverage on Sony Sports Network and live streaming on SonyLIV. Uruguay’s squad also visited Eden Gardens ahead of the fixture and tried cricket during a stop in the city.
France Rally Past Belgium 4-1 as Zidane’s Substitutes Shine
France recovered from a first-half deficit to beat Belgium 4-1 at the Stade de France, with substitutes Désiré Doué, Ryan Cherki and Michael Olise scoring after the 77th minute. The Nations League victory leaves Zinedine Zidane’s side top of Group A on 10 points after four games. Belgium had led through Dodi Lukébakio, but France’s bench changed the match.
Missouri Climbs to No. 14 After 45-17 Win Over Florida
Missouri vaulted 11 places to No. 14 in the AP rankings college football poll after routing Florida 45-17. The Gators fell to No. 16, while Texas stayed No. 1 for a fourth straight week ahead of its Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma. Alabama moved past Indiana, and Pittsburgh entered the Top 25 at No. 25.
Panthers Edge Lions 32-26 in Sunday Night Football Return
Carolina beat Detroit 32-26 as Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan led the Panthers’ offense in their return to Sunday Night Football. The Lions rallied around Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs, but Carolina held on for the win, according to Yahoo Sports’ game report.
Sweden Lead Romania 1-0 as Gyökeres Strikes Early in Nations League
Sweden led Romania 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League Group B4 match after Viktor Gyökeres scored in the 13th minute. ESPN’s live statistics showed Romania had more possession at that stage, but Sweden had the only shot on target. The match was listed at 23 minutes, with Romania still seeking its first points in the group.
Argentina vs Burkina Faso: Lineups, Messi and preview
Argentina face Burkina Faso in Saturday’s 8pm ET friendly with Lionel Messi absent from the lineup picture. The reigning World Cup champions bring a side that stayed compact and efficient against Bolivia, while Burkina Faso arrive with recent finishing issues and a tougher defensive assignment.
Man City vs Arsenal: City Put WSL Rivals Under Pressure
Man City vs Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium has opened with City on top, more of the ball and chances on target. A win would move the champions 10 points clear of Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
Ireland vs Israel: Nations League clash in Serbia
Ireland vs Israel was being played in Backa Topola, Serbia, after UEFA moved the fixture away from Dublin for operational reasons. The Republic of Ireland had already beaten Israel 3-0 in the teams’ previous meeting last Sunday, and this rematch opened at 19:45 BST.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan and the ICC World Cup 2027 schedule
Bangladesh vs Pakistan search traffic is now tied to the ICC’s newly released 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup schedule, which sets group-stage dates, venues and the knockout path in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
bosnia and herzegovina vs sweden: live stream, time
Bosnia and Herzegovina host Sweden in a UEFA Nations League B meeting that could shape the promotion race in Group 4. The match kicks off at 2:45 PM on Friday, October 2, with streaming available in the United States on Fubo, Fox Soccer Plus and ViX.
São Paulo vs Santos: Coutinho Sparks Derby Win
Philippe Coutinho made an immediate impact in Santos’ derby comeback over São Paulo, while coach Cuca warned the veteran still needs more conditioning before starting full matches.
Greece vs Netherlands: Nations League Kickoff, TV, Injuries
Greece vs Netherlands takes place Thursday in Thessaloniki, with Greece coming off a shock win over Germany and the Netherlands dealing with fresh injury setbacks. UK viewers can watch on Prime Video UK.
Scotland vs Switzerland: Hendry Red Card Shapes 3-0 Loss
Scotland vs Switzerland turned after Jack Hendry’s early red card, and Scotland were beaten 3-0 in Sebastien Pocognoli’s first home match in charge. Ricardo Rodriguez, Nico Elvedi and Zeki Amdouni scored for Switzerland, who moved on to six points from six in Nations League B.
poland vs romania: live score, stats and team news
poland vs romania is live from Warsaw in UEFA Nations League B Group 4, with both sides under pressure. Poland are winless in three competitive matches, while Romania arrive bottom of the group.
Germany vs Serbia: Gnabry Captains as Wirtz Sparks Lead
Germany vs Serbia took a sharp turn at the Allianz Arena as Serge Gnabry captained Germany, debutant Jonas Urbig started in goal and Florian Wirtz struck twice in a 2-0 lead. The Nations League meeting also marked another big selection call from Jürgen Klopp.
Japan vs Ecuador Ends 0-0 in Düsseldorf Friendly
Japan vs Ecuador finished goalless in Düsseldorf, Germany, with both sides sharing possession and creating chances in a tight men’s international friendly. ESPN’s match data showed Japan finished with four shots on target and Ecuador with two, while the head-to-head remains close after their latest meeting.
Indonesia Edges Malaysia in Thrilling FIFA ASEAN Cup Group Finale
Indonesia secured a dramatic top spot in Group A of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after a goal-fest victory over Bangladesh, edging out Malaysia on total goals.
roma vs barcelona: UWCL lineups set for league phase clash
Roma and Barcelona have named strong lineups for their UEFA Women’s Champions League league-phase meeting, with BBC’s live team sheet listing key starters on both sides. ESPN’s timeline shows the match already active, with Roma making a change in the 61st minute.
Hufanga earns AFC Defensive Player of Week after pick-six
Talanoa Hufanga was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after powering the Denver Broncos past the Los Angeles Rams, with two interceptions, a sack and a game-changing pick-six.
Lesotho vs Morocco: Aguerd absent for Bloemfontein clash
Morocco head into lesotho vs morocco in Bloemfontein without Nayef Aguerd, while coach Mohamed Wahbi insists the setting will not be an excuse. The AFCON qualifier comes after Morocco beat Gabon 2-0 and Lesotho lost 1-2 to Niger.
Burundi vs Algeria: AFCON qualifier stats and team news
Burundi vs Algeria in AFCON qualifying brings early pressure on Algeria after injuries in camp and a strong head-to-head record. Here are the lineups, match stats and what the result means for Group I.
ethiopia vs senegal: Vieira seeks response in Bahir Dar
Ethiopia vs Senegal returns to Group J qualification duty in Bahir Dar, where Senegal need a cleaner finish after a 1-1 opening draw and Ethiopia are chasing their first points after a 1-0 loss. Patrick Vieira is leaning on intensity, while Senegal’s younger squad tries to regain momentum.
czechia vs england: Tuchel weighs changes in Prague
England face Czechia in Prague after a 3-2 loss to Spain, with Thomas Tuchel weighing defensive changes and two players needing late checks before kickoff.
Austria vs Kosovo: Three goals, late penalty, Group B3 shift
Austria vs Kosovo ended with Austria in control after first-half goals from David Affengruber and Junior Adamu, before Carney Chukwuemeka added a third. Kosovo responded late from the spot through Edon Zhegrova, but could not change the outcome.