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Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Brazil vs. Peru live stream: Prediction, odds, pick, how to watch CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, TV channel
Brazil are fourth in South America's 10-team World Cup qualifying tableSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Where to watch Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. Venezuela, Brazil vs. Chile
Bolivia will face Copa America runners-up Colombia, Ecuador take on Paraguay and Uruguay will face PeruSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat trick to raise his career total to 112 goals and also had a pair of assists to lead Argentina over Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifierSports - ABC News - October 16 -
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Neymar, Endrick out of Brazil squad for qualifiers
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid's Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup
Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship
Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup
England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World CupSports - ABC News - October 16 -
Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'
Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophySports - ABC News - October 16 -
Nigeria national team boycott AFCON qualifier after being 'abandoned' in Libyan airport
The captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong, announced the decision on MondaySports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Grading Argentina, Brazil and South America's World Cup hopefuls
It's time to give each team a letter grade from A to F based on their performances so far.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.
Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiariesSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
FIFA gives Lionel Messi, Inter Miami a spot in 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis
Australia secure their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will also qualify.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Hosts England face Australia, USA & Samoa at 2025 World Cup
England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Zimbabwe smash 17 runs an over to shatter records in T20 World Cup qualifier rout
Zimbabwe 344-4 beat the Gambia 54 by record-breaking 290 runs Sikandar Raza blasts unbeaten 133 from 43 balls in highest team total Sikandar Raza has smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
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France show potential without Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann as Les Bleus build towards 2026 World Cup
Les Bleus registered UEFA Nations League wins over Israel and Belgium without key menSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
South Korea on course for 2026 World Cup while rivals North Korea struggle
A 1-0 defeat by Kyrgyzstan rocked North Korea while South Korea are on course for their 11th successive qualification. In June 2009, South Korea had qualified for the World Cup by the time Iran ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Messi talks Barcelona, Inter Miami, 2026 World Cup – ‘Achieved much more than I had dreamed’
Lionel Messi was present at a recent award ceremony hosted by MARCA, where he spoke about his love for Barcelona.Messi also reflected on his successes, both at the club and international levels. He ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Al Nassr out of King's Cup on missed Ronaldo pen
Al Nassr are out of the Saudi King's Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in second-half stoppage time on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Australia beat India to reach 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals – as it happened
Nine wicket win over India in Sharjah sees reigning champions progress into the last four. Gah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball ...World - The Guardian - October 13 -
Australia hold off India rally to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals
Australia, 151-8, beat India, 142-9, by nine runs Defending champions take four wickets in last over to seal win Tahlia McGrath has taken the captaincy reins seamlessly from the injured Alyssa ...World - The Guardian - October 13 -
Australia stunned by South Africa: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Anneke Bosch’s brilliant unbeaten 74 from 48 balls steered South Africa to the Women’s T20 World Cup final as the holders, Australia, were outplayed. 3rd over: Australia 18-2 (Mooney 4). Mooney ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi musicSports - ABC News - October 16