Scotland pulled the plug on their closed-door warm-up against Norway at the last minute, with Ståle Solbakken blasting the US training camp arrangements as highly unprofessional; Martin Odegaard spoke out after the match.
Bayern youngster Leny Kahl has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in training in Chicago, with Julian Nagelsmann calling up Asan Odogu as his replacement. Germany open their Group E campaign against Curaçao on June 14.
Arsenal title-winner Trossard appeared at Belgium's press conference on Friday, saying he is in top form and will bring his championship experience to the national team.
The Netherlands are heading to their seventh World Cup after scoring 27 goals and conceding just four in qualifying. With Japan and Sweden in the same group, the race for qualification remains wide open.
Sweden were held at home by Greece after conceding in stoppage time, with Graham Potter again criticizing his defense; substitute Taha Ali provided an assist and scored to answer his critics.
Mexico rallied for a victory to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches, while the Czech Republic and South Korea are gaining momentum, and South Africa have rescheduled their final warm-up against Jamaica.
Reports say Manchester City are weighing whether to activate Morgan Rogers' buy-back clause, aiming to hijack Arsenal, Manchester United and other clubs' pursuit this summer.
Ivory Coast rallied to beat FIFA's top-ranked France 2-1, with Diallo netting the winner in the 84th minute. France face Northern Ireland on Monday in their final warm-up friendly.
Mofokeng pulls on the No. 10 shirt for the South Africa national team, stepping into the rich legacy left by legends such as Mosoeu and Pienaar.
Conceded late in the friendly as Koeman criticized their attacking efficiency; the side travel to the United States on Thursday and face Uzbekistan again on Monday.
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