The 2023 Asian Cup has shown that the gap between Asia’s elite and the second tier has closed, and that could have a significant flow-on effect at the 2026 World Cup.
After 81 scoreless minutes, Spain and Sweden’s showdown had a goal-ridden finale. Meanwhile, Australia and England are set to meet in the second semifinal.
European soccer is back, with the English Premier League, Spanish LaLiga, and French Ligue 1 all beginning this weekend. We also had a first look at Bayern in the German Super Cup. Here’s what you missed on Saturday.
