German star latest to take aim at Trump ahead of FIFA World Cup in US
Bayern Munich midfielder and German international Leon Goretzka says European teams are emboldened heading to World Cup.

Bayern Munich midfielder and German international Leon Goretzka says European teams are emboldened heading to World Cup.






![Cristiano Ronaldo attends a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, at the White House in Washington, DC, the United States [Tom Brenner/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-19T005724Z_780513235_RC2CZHA89RCF_RTRMADP_3_USA-SAUDI-1763556536.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


“Nigeria had a group that on paper should have seen them top.”
DR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Ronaldo at risk of being banned for first game of 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualify after red card against Ireland.
Olise and Ekitike also on target as two-time champions France qualify for 2026 World Cup with 4-0 home win over Ukraine.
Troy Parrott scores twice in first half to keep Ireland’s hopes of reaching next tournament alive with a famous victory.
Samantha Johnson looks at how Morocco’s football ecosystem can challenge football’s traditional hierarchy.

Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to break up pro-Palestinian protests at Israel’s World Cup qualifier against