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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…
Germany to Face Spain at Qatar World Cup as Draw is over
The draw for the 2022 World Cup took place today in Doha, Qatar, as the 32-nation group stage was announced. Only 29 of the 32 teams involved have been confirmed, since two intercontinental play-off matches will take place in June, and one…
World Cup Draw: All You Need to Know
Here is everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup draw.
When and where is the draw taking place?
On Friday in Doha, Qatar, at 7pm local time (5pm BST). It will be broadcast live on fifa.com
Who is in it?
Pot 1 (seeded…
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!-->!-->!-->…
Portugal eliminate Turkey to keep World Cup hopes alive
Portugal kept their dreams of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup alive by defeating Turkey in the play-off semi-final in Porto after the visitors missed a late penalty.
Otavio and Diogo Jota's first-half goals placed the hosts in command!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->…
Japan seal World Cup berth with win over Australia
Japan sealed their berth in this year's Word Cup in Qatar with a dramatic victory against Australia that also confirmed Saudi Arabia's qualification for the competition.
Two late goals from replacement Kaoru Mitoma in Sydney ensured…
Michel Platini arrested over the awarding of 2022 fifa World Cup to Qatar
France legend Platini, 63, is said to be being held in custody at a police station in Nanterres, a suburb in the capital city Paris.
Michel Platini, was elected in 2007 and served as president until 2015 when he was banned by the FIFA…
Fantastić, Chaotić, Historić – Croatia a step away from the greatest fairytale in World Cup…
There was a moment in extra time at Moscow today which encapsulated what this Croatia team is all about. Luka Modric, playing his football in that rarefied air occupied only the greats of the game, stumbled for once, giving the ball away…