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Ranieri Says No to Italy – What’s Next for the Azzurri?
In a surprising twist, Claudio Ranieri has officially turned down the chance to become Italy’s national team head coach, even though he was the top pick to replace Luciano Spalletti. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had high hopes…
Brazil and Ecuador Secure 2026 World Cup Qualification
Brazil and Ecuador have booked their places at the 2026 fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA World Cup, securing South America's second and third automatic qualification spots on Tuesday.…
Australia Qualifies for World Cup; Oman deny Palestine
Australia secured their place at a sixth consecutive fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Tuesday, while a dramatic late…
De Bruyne’s Late Winner Rescues Belgium in 4-3 Thriller After Wales Fightback
Kevin De Bruyne scored a dramatic late winner to secure a 4-3 home victory for Belgium over Wales in their World Cup qualifier on Monday, after the visitors had staged a remarkable comeback from a three-goal deficit.
Belgium appeared to be…
Renard Rallies Green Falcons for Final World Cup Showdown Against Australia
Saudi Arabia face a monumental challenge in their final World Cup qualifier against Australia on Wednesday, needing a victory by at least five goals to secure a direct spot at the 2026 tournament in North America.
Ahead of the decisive…
Dominant Win Over Italy Sparks Renewed World Cup Hope for Norway
A commanding 3-0 victory over four-time world champions Italy in their World Cup qualifier on Friday has ignited fervent hope across Norway that the nation's 26-year absence from football's biggest tournament may be coming to an end.
Goals…
Kane’s Goal Spares England’s Blushes in Narrow 1-0 Win Over Andorra
Captain Harry Kane scored the only goal as a lacklustre England laboured to a 1-0 victory over Andorra on Saturday, maintaining their 100% start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.
On a sultry afternoon in Barcelona, where the match was…
Uzbekistan and Jordan Secure Historic First-Ever World Cup Qualifications
Uzbekistan and Jordan have qualified for the fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA World Cup for the first time in their respective histories, while South Korea also confirmed their place in…
Ancelotti’s Brazil Debut Ends in Lacklustre 0-0 Draw with Ecuador
Carlo Ancelotti's tenure as Brazil's head coach began with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a tightly contested South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
In Ancelotti's first match in charge, a much-anticipated…
Vinicius Jr’s Brazil form crucial for Ancelotti in World Cup qualifiers
New Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated on Wednesday that the national team must help star forward Vinicius Jr. replicate the world-class form he consistently displays for Real Madrid.
Speaking ahead of his managerial debut for Brazil…