Category: FIFA World Cup qualifiers

FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit

Renard had been appointed by the federation on June 16 to succeed Lamouchi, who was sacked after Tunisia's 5–1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening match.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 8 months ago

Last-gasp penalty snatches Iraq World Cup play-off berth

Iraq scored a penalty in the 17th minute of injury time to beat the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in the second...

By AFP
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/ 8 months ago

Clarke hails Scotland ‘legends’ ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Steve Clarke says his Scotland players are already “legends” as he prepares for a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday, with...

By AFP
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/ 8 months ago

Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit

The bitter dispute between Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris Saint-Germain reached the French labour court on Monday for a...

By AFP
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/ 8 months ago

Germany’s Woltemade hopes for 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again

Nick Woltemade said he hoped to have done enough to book his 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again in Germany’s...

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/ 8 months ago

Netherlands qualify for World Cup, Poland in play-offs

The Netherlands sealed their 2026 World Cup berth on Monday with a dominant 4-0 victory against Lithuania in Amsterdam. The...

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/ 8 months ago

Germany crush Slovakia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Germany swept past Slovakia and into the 2026 World Cup as Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for the...

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/ 8 months ago

Nigeria coach blames ‘voodoo’ after World Cup hopes crushed

Nigeria’s football coach has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of practising “voodoo” after his squad’s hopes of qualifying for the...

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/ 8 months ago

Pressure will boost Germany in ‘knockout’ Slovakia clash, says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said the pressure of Monday’s “knockout” 2026 World Cup qualifier with Slovakia will be the boost his...

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/ 8 months ago

DR Congo upset Nigeria and keep 2026 World Cup dream alive

Democratic Republic of Congo ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a penalty shootout victory in the...

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/ 8 months ago

‘As good as we’ve ever had’: Kane hails England after flawless campaign

Harry Kane believes that England’s current side are “as good as we’ve ever had” after the skipper wrapped up their record-breaking...

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