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Iran Eye World Cup Qualification with a point against Uzbekistan
The penultimate round of Asian 2026 World Cup qualifying sees several key matches on Tuesday, with Iran on the brink of joining Japan in securing a place at the tournament. South Korea, meanwhile, will be looking to solidify their position…
Tuchel Urges “Discipline” from Bellingham to Maximize Impact for England
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called for greater "discipline" from midfielder Jude Bellingham, suggesting the young star needs to conserve energy for crucial moments. Tuchel's comments come after Bellingham played a key role in…
Saudi Arabia back on track with Vital Win Over China in World Cup Qualifier
Saudi Arabia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over 10-man China in Riyadh on Thursday, reviving their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes. Salem Al-Dawsari's second-half goal proved decisive, ending a lengthy goal drought for the Green Falcons…
Algeria ease past Botswana to go top of WCQ group G
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria secured a 3-1 away victory over Botswana in their fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA World Cup qualifying Group G match on Friday. The win…
South Africa Defeat Lesotho to go top of WCQ group
Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams both scored their first international goals as africa/">South Africa secured a 2-0 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener…
African World Cup Qualifying: New Leaders Emerge in Group Stage
The African 2026 World Cup qualifiers saw a series of upsets on Thursday, with Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon, and Mozambique all securing victories that propelled them to the top of their respective groups. The results shake up the qualifying…
Osimhen Brace helps Nigeria claim first 2026 World Cup qualifying win
Victor Osimhen marked his return to Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign with a brace, leading the Super Eagles to a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. The win, Éric Sékou Chelle's first as Nigeria coach, provides a much-needed boost…
Stoppage time Winner Completes Morocco’s Comeback against Niger
Morocco secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Niger in their World Cup qualifying campaign, overcoming a second-half deficit with a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Bilal El Khannouss. The win strengthens Morocco's position in their…
Salah on target as Egypt move closer to World Cup Qualification
Egypt took a significant step towards 2026 fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FIFA World Cup qualification with a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia on Thursday evening. The match, played at the Larbi…
Lewis-Skelly Scores on Debut as England Begin Tuchel Era with Win Over Albania
England began the Thomas Tuchel era with a 2-0 victory over Albania in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at Wembley, although the performance was more functional than flamboyant. Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly marked his senior debut…