Football Team News Yesterday
Thursday, 12 November 2026. Confirmed absentees, doubts and returns for every match we cover, grouped by competition, with the stadium, the kickoff forecast and links to the reports. Kickoff times are in your time zone.
Friendlies
New Zealand
IndiaChris Wood captains New Zealand against India in Auckland
New ZealandIndiaChris Wood captains New Zealand against India in Auckland
First of two friendlies; the second is at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium on 15 November. Alex Paulsen is expected in goal with Max Crocombe not in the squad. India coach Khalid Jamil named 23 players.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
Guinea
Eritrea4 outGuinea without Guirassy, Sow and Diaby Fadiga against Eritrea in Conakry
4 out
GuineaEritreaGuinea without Guirassy, Sow and Diaby Fadiga against Eritrea in Conakry
Guinea host Eritrea at the Stade du 28 Septembre before the return game in Cairo on 16 November. Amadou Diawara and Mouctar Diakhaby are recalled; Ousmane Condé and Sékou Salifou Sylla came in as replacements. Guinea sit second in Group D.
Serhou Guirassythigh
Saidou Sowknee- SSSoumaila Syllawithdrawn
- LFLamine Diaby Fadigainjury
Amadou Diawararecalled- MDMouctar Diakhabyrecalled
No absences reported.
Congo DR
Sierra LeoneLine-ups out2 outBakambu back for DR Congo, Wan-Bissaka out against Sierra Leone
2 out
Congo DRSierra LeoneBakambu back for DR Congo, Wan-Bissaka out against Sierra Leone
DR Congo top Group E after two wins. Swiss league top scorer Samuel Essende and Théo Bongonda were left out, and Stephy Mavididi awaits FIFA registration. The return leg is in Morocco on 17 November.
Aaron Wan-Bissakainjury- WKWilly Kambwalainjury
No absences reported.
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Benin
Central African RepublicLine-ups outBenin face Central African Republic with Group F lead at stake
BeninCentral African RepublicBenin face Central African Republic with Group F lead at stake
Gernot Rohr's 25-man squad does not include Steve Mounié. Benin beat Mauritania 2-1 on matchday two; the return leg is on 16 November.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Ivory Coast
GambiaLine-ups out3 outAmad Diallo leads Ivory Coast against Gambia in Bouaké, Bonny withdraws
3 out
Ivory CoastGambiaAmad Diallo leads Ivory Coast against Gambia in Bouaké, Bonny withdraws
Hervé Renard's first competitive games since returning; Oumar Solet is among four first call-ups. Ivory Coast and Gambia are level on six points at the top of Group C, with the return leg on 17 November.
Ange-Yoan Bonnywithdrew
Amad Diallo - HKHassane Kamara
- MGMartial Godo
Jesper Ceesayinjury
Suleiman Camarainjury
- YMYankuba Minteh
- MBMusa Barrow
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Senegal
SudanLine-ups out1 out1 doubtfulSenegal without Mamadou Sarr against Sudan; Mané and Gueye not selected
1 out1 doubtful
SenegalSudanSenegal without Mamadou Sarr against Sudan; Mané and Gueye not selected
Patrick Vieira named his squad on 5 November without Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye and called up uncapped Massiré Sylla (Union Saint-Gilloise) after Sarr's calf injury. The 2027 AFCON qualifier is the first leg of a double-header, with the return in Sudan on 16 November.
Mamadou Sarrcalf
Krépin Diattainjury, awaiting tests
No absences reported.
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UEFA Nations League
Türkiye
BelgiumLine-ups out8 outTürkiye without Kenan Yildiz and Bardakci as Belgium visit
8 out
TürkiyeBelgiumTürkiye without Kenan Yildiz and Bardakci as Belgium visit
Türkiye are bottom of Group A1 with no points from four games, while Belgium sit third on six points and need a win to boost their quarter-final hopes. Belgium are expected to start De Bruyne, Doku and De Ketelaere; Josué Kongolo earns a first senior call-up.
- KYKenan Yıldızfoot injury
- ABAbdülkerim Bardakcısuspended
- TCThibaut Courtoisbreak from international duty
- RLRomeo Laviasuspended
- KWKoni De Winterdeclined call-up
- AOAmadou Onanainjury
- ASAlexis Saelemaekersinjury
Lois Opendainjury
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Albania
FinlandLine-ups outGroup C1 leaders Albania host Finland with Berisha back in goal
AlbaniaFinlandGroup C1 leaders Albania host Finland with Berisha back in goal
Albania lead Group C1 on 9 points and a win in Tirana could secure promotion; Finland, on 7, risk elimination with a defeat after beating Albania 2-1 in October thanks to two Leo Walta goals. Rey Manaj is expected to lead Albania's attack.
Etrit Berishasuspension
- OAOliver Antmanfamily reasons
- NSNaatan Skyttainjury
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England
CroatiaLine-ups out6 outEngland without Saka, Guéhi and Konsa as Kane closes on caps record
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EnglandCroatiaEngland without Saka, Guéhi and Konsa as Kane closes on caps record
Harry Kane is expected to start and become England's most-capped player. Dan Burn and Ben White were called up as replacements; Josko Gvardiol is fit for Croatia after a knock. England sit second in Group A3 on 9 points, three behind Spain.
Marc Guéhihip
Ezri Konsaknee
Bukayo Sakathigh
Marcus Rashfordhip
Trevoh Chalobahinjury
Cole Palmernot in squad
No absences reported.
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Italy
FranceLine-ups out10 out1 doubtfulMbappé a doubt for France at San Siro; Dembélé and Saliba out
10 out1 doubtful
ItalyFranceMbappé a doubt for France at San Siro; Dembélé and Saliba out
Mbappé missed training on Wednesday and is under treatment after returning to the squad from a three-match absence. France lead Group A1 by three points over Italy, and a win would secure a quarter-final place. Federico Gatti replaces the injured Gianluca Mancini in Italy's squad.
Giovanni Di Lorenzoinjury
Giacomo Raspadoriinjury
Moise Keaninjury
Gianluca Mancinimuscle injury
- WSWilliam Salibainjury
Ousmane Dembéléinjury
Manu Konéinjury
Maghnes Aklioucheinjury
Pierre Kaluluinjury
Esteban Lepaulinjury
Kylian Mbappéunder treatment
- IKIbrahima Konatéinjury
- ATAurélien Tchouaméniinjury
Dayot Upamecanosuspension
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Czechia
SpainLine-ups out3 outSpain without Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal for Czechia trip
3 out
CzechiaSpainSpain without Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal for Czechia trip
Yamal stayed with Barcelona to rest a knee with fluid and inflammation and is expected to join up for the England game on 15 November. Victor Munoz and Jorge de Frutos were called up. Spain have already qualified for the quarter-finals with 12 points from four games.
No absences reported.
Lamine Yamalknee inflammation
Mikel Oyarzabalknee- ABAnder Barrenetxeainjury
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Copa del Rey
Spain·1 match·
Calvo Sotelo
AlbaceteLine-ups outTwice-postponed Calvo Sotelo v Albacete cup tie finally set for Thursday
Calvo SoteloAlbaceteTwice-postponed Calvo Sotelo v Albacete cup tie finally set for Thursday
The Copa del Rey tie was called off on 28 October after the Urda rail accident and again on 4 November when Spanish competitions were suspended after the death of Jesús de Miguel. It is now scheduled for Thursday 12 November at 18:30 local time, the only date both clubs had available.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Primera A
Colombia·8 matches·
Deportivo Pasto
JuniorPasto's senior players on strike over unpaid wages before Junior visit
Deportivo PastoJuniorPasto's senior players on strike over unpaid wages before Junior visit
Deportivo Pasto's professional squad stopped working over two months of unpaid salaries, and a group of under-20 players lost 5-0 at Santa Fe on 8 November. No agreement has been reported ahead of the final regular-season game.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
Llaneros
ChicoLlaneros host Boyacá Chicó in Villavicencio with nothing at stake
LlanerosChicoLlaneros host Boyacá Chicó in Villavicencio with nothing at stake
The game kicks off Thursday 12 November at 7:00 p.m. Colombia time at the Bello Horizonte Rey Pelé. Neither side can reach the final eight; the round closes with seven simultaneous games on Saturday.
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Internacional de Bogota
Santa FeInter Bogotá v Santa Fe set for Friday 13 November at Techo
Internacional de BogotaSanta FeInter Bogotá v Santa Fe set for Friday 13 November at Techo
Dimayor scheduled the Bogotá derby for Friday 13 November at 8:30 p.m. Colombia time at the Metropolitano de Techo. Santa Fe are already through to the final eight, while Internacional de Bogotá are eliminated.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Deportivo Pereira
America de CaliPereira v América to be played in Yopal on Saturday 14 November
Deportivo PereiraAmerica de CaliPereira v América to be played in Yopal on Saturday 14 November
Dimayor scheduled the game for Saturday 14 November at 3:30 p.m. Colombia time at the Santiago de las Atalayas stadium in Yopal. América de Cali (36 points) are already qualified for the final eight; Pereira are out of contention.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Millonarios
Alianza ValleduparMillonarios v Alianza set for Saturday 14 November at El Campín
MillonariosAlianza ValleduparMillonarios v Alianza set for Saturday 14 November at El Campín
Dimayor scheduled the final-round game for Saturday 14 November at 3:30 p.m. Colombia time, simultaneous with six other matches. Millonarios (27 points) clinch a top-eight place with a win; Alianza are already eliminated.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Cucuta
JaguaresCúcuta v Jaguares set for Saturday 14 November at the General Santander
CucutaJaguaresCúcuta v Jaguares set for Saturday 14 November at the General Santander
Dimayor scheduled the final-round game for Saturday 14 November at 3:30 p.m. Colombia time, simultaneous with six other matches. Cúcuta (24 points) must win and need Águilas, Tolima and Once Caldas to drop points; Jaguares are already eliminated.
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Atletico Nacional
Once CaldasNacional v Once Caldas set for Saturday 14 November in Medellín
Atletico NacionalOnce CaldasNacional v Once Caldas set for Saturday 14 November in Medellín
Dimayor scheduled the final-round game for Saturday 14 November at 3:30 p.m. Colombia time at the Atanasio Girardot, simultaneous with six other matches. Nacional top the table on 39 points and are already through; Once Caldas (27) secure a top-eight place with a win.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
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Águilas Doradas
Independiente MedellinÁguilas Doradas v Medellín set for Saturday 14 November at the Cincuentenario
Águilas DoradasIndependiente MedellinÁguilas Doradas v Medellín set for Saturday 14 November at the Cincuentenario
Dimayor scheduled the final-round game for Saturday 14 November at 3:30 p.m. Colombia time, simultaneous with six other matches, and it will be played with fans. Águilas Doradas (25 points) must win and hope Tolima or Once Caldas slip to reach the top eight; Medellín sit sixth on 29.
No absences reported.
No absences reported.
Team news is compiled from the linked reports at the time shown on each match and can change before kickoff; check the official line-ups about an hour before the match. Player photos and season stats come from API-Football; weather is the OpenWeather forecast for the stadium's city at kickoff.