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2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Osimhen and Lookman Return to Nigeria Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
New Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named both Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The inclusion of Osimhen, who has missed Nigeria's first four qualifying…
Messi Leads Argentina Squad for Key World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has named a 33-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, with Lionel Messi headlining the selection. The squad features a blend of experienced stars…
Tuchel’s Tough Start as England Manager and the Challenges Ahead
Thomas Tuchel is yet to manage his first game as England’s head coach, but he is already facing many challenges. The former Chelsea boss, who replaced Gareth Southgate, is preparing to announce his first squad for the upcoming World Cup…
Argentina 6-0 Bolivia : Messi’s Hat-trick Steals the Show
Argentina delivered a masterclass performance as they demolished Bolivia 6-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. The Albiceleste, led by a sensational Lionel Messi, outclassed their…
Kadesh’s Late Heroics Put Saudi Arabia Back on Track for World Cup, Leaves China Reeling
In a thrilling match in Dalian, Saudi Arabia overcame a one-man disadvantage and an early deficit to defeat China 2-1, thanks to a late winner from the unlikely hero, Hassan Kadesh. The victory, secured in the dying minutes, puts the…
Top five African stars to watch out for in Qatar
From Doha to Ar-Rayyan; to Al Wakrah, Lusail, or Al-Khor, there will be no paucity of some African magic, thanks to the African contingent of Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Senegal who will be flying the continent's flag.
Wales edge Ukraine in emotional playoff final to seal World Cup spot
Qatar 2022 will see Wales make their first World Cup finals appearance since 1958 after a hard-fought victory over Ukraine on an emotional night in Cardiff. An unfortunate own goal by Andriy Yarmolenko and a superb performance from…
Bruno Fernandes double sends Portugal to Qatar World Cup
Bruno Fernandes scored twice in Portugal's play-off final victory against North Macedonia to send them to the World Cup in Qatar.
Fernandes won the ball in midfield, played a one-two with Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo,…
Mane sends Senegal to Qatar in shootout after Salah misses for Egypt
Sadio Mane netted the decisive penalty in a shootout to take Senegal to the 2022 World Cup after Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah missed his spot-kick for Egypt.
In a repetition of February's Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal were…
Euro champions Italy fail to qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup after shock loss to North Macedonia
Italy, the European champion, will not compete in the World Cup. Again.
The unexpected happened in Palermo on Thursday, when the Azzurri were defeated 1-0 by North Macedonia in their playoff semifinal, thanks to a last-gasp goal by…