Soccer News: What’s Happening on the Pitch Right Now

Whether you live for the buzz of a World Cup qualifier or the drama of a transfer window, you’ve landed in the right spot. We pull together the biggest stories, the tightest scores, and the most exciting rumors so you don’t have to hunt across the web.

Big Matches That Made Headlines

England kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park. A lucky own‑goal from Christian García and a strike from Declan Rice kept the English defense untouched and put them on top of Group K. Over in Europe, Benfica cruised to a 3-0 victory at Estádio da Luz against Tondela, with Iván Ivanović, Ørjan Aursnes, and Rafael Prestianni finding the net.

South America wasn’t left out. West Indies’ all‑rounder Jason Holder snatched a last‑ball win over Pakistan in a high‑octane T20 showdown in Florida, tying the series 1‑1. Meanwhile, Inter Milan rolled past River Plate 2-0 in Seattle to secure a spot in the Club World Cup knockout stage.

Transfer Talk and Rumors

MLS saw a surprising shuffle when D.C. United traded Patrick Mullins to Columbus Crew SC after bringing Wayne Rooney on board. The move gave D.C. United extra salary cap space while Columbus gained a proven striker.

In Europe, rumors are swirling around a potential summer move for Harry Kane, with Bayern Munich already linking the English striker to their title chase. Fans in Africa are keeping an eye on local talents eyeing moves to bigger leagues, especially after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup expanded to 32 teams, giving African clubs a bigger stage.

On the coaching front, Ruben Amorim stepped into his first press conference as Manchester United’s new manager, laying out a plan to tighten up the defence before the season opener against Arsenal. Across the Atlantic, Thomas Tuchel gave a debut to Elliot Anderson in England’s match against Andorra, showing he’s keen on fresh faces.

If you’re wondering where the next big upset might happen, look at the Premier League’s blank gameweek coming up. Fantasy managers are already picking up cheap assets from Nottingham Forest and Brentford, hoping to snag points while the big clubs rest key players.

That’s the quick lowdown on today’s soccer news. Stay tuned for deeper analysis, player interviews, and the next wave of transfer gossip. We’ll keep you in the loop so you never miss a beat on the beautiful game.