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New Zealand beat New Caledonia to Qualify for 2026 World Cup
New Zealand secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland on Monday. Goals from veteran defender Michael Boxall and forward Kosta Barbarouses, followed by a late strike from substitute Elijah…
Aubameyang Double Keeps Gabon on Course for World Cup Qualification
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Gabon defeated Kenya 2-1 in Nairobi on Sunday, extending their lead in Group F of the African 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The victory moves Gabon to 15 points from six games, two points clear of…
Sudan Hold Senegal to move closer to World Cup Berth
Sudan, a nation grappling with civil war, continued their impressive run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, holding African powerhouse Senegal to a 0-0 draw in a neutral-venue match in Benina, Libya. The result keeps Sudan top of Group B,…
Wales beat Kazakhstan in opening World Cup Qualifier
Wales secured a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium, overcoming a first-half scare to begin their campaign with three points. The performance, however, was far from convincing,…
Norway Thrash Moldova in World Cup Qualifying Opener
Erling Haaland scored as Norway began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Moldova in Chisinau on Saturday. The win marks a positive start for a Norway side aiming to reach their first World Cup since…
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…
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…
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 World Cup qualifying Group G match on Friday. The win consolidates Algeria's position at the top of the group with 12 points.
Algeria, under…
South Africa Defeat Lesotho to go top of WCQ group
Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams both scored their first international goals as South Africa secured a 2-0 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The win takes Bafana Bafana to the…