World Cup friendly in Tampa, Florida, with Thomas Tuchel hoping to learn something about his squad ahead of the tournament starting

Despite being the better side most the evening, No. 30 Canada surrendered a first-half lead and played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Ireland in its final tune-up before the global showcase.

The USMNT finished their World Cup preparations with one final friendly on Saturday, as they fought well but came up short in a 2-1 loss to Germany in a 'Send-off Match' in Chicago.

Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 on Saturday night (6) in its final friendly before its World Cup debut, which will take place next Saturday (13) against Morocco; Bruno Guimarães and Endrick scored for the team, while Zico pulled one back for the African side.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup, with some significant omissions, including Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer, and some brave calls

The U.S. men’s soccer team gave perennial power Germany a good game on Saturday in both squads’ last contest before the World Cup. But the four-time champions prevailed, 2-1, before a festive crowd of 63,