Australia takes a big step toward the 2026 World Cup in new blow for China

Australia took a big step toward securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou on Tuesday that also ended the hosts' hopes of automatic qualification. First-half ...

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Australia beat China 2-0 to take step nearer to World Cup

Australia took a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over China in Hangzhou on Tuesday.The top two teams advance straight to the 2026 World Cup in North ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China v Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

Updates from the Socceroos’ crunch match in Hangzhou Kick-off time is 7pm local/10pm AEDT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 4 min Australia are playing with the right mindset, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup, Australia close

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

ESPN - 2h

Tuchel takes first steps on England journey targeting World Cup glory

Over five months on from Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England's new manager, the German will finally take charge of the team for the first time in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Albania at ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

USMNT World Cup roster big board: Who will make the 26 for 2026?

Over the next 15 months, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide which 26 players will represent the U.S. in the 2026 World Cup. Who will he choose?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

New Zealand join Japan as early qualifiers for 2026 World Cup

New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams means Oceania has one automatic spot and New ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

S. Africa take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena

South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player last week.Morocco, ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach 2026 World Cup

All Whites win 3-0 to reach their third World Cup finals Michael Boxall, Kosta Barbarouses and Eli Just on target at Eden Park New Zealand will return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 ...

The Guardian - 2d

USMNT 2026 World Cup roster Big Board 2.0: The Nations League fallout

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT roster is "open" after two brutal losses raised urgent questions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran.Australia remain in ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Norway take lead in Italy’s World Cup qualifiers group

Erling Haaland’s Norway beat Israel 4-2 on Tuesday, jumping to the top of Italy’s Group I before a 2026 World Cup qualifying meeting with the Azzurri in June.Norway are the 2026 World Cup qualifie...

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New Caledonia beats Tahiti 3-0 and advances to the Oceania World Cup qualifying final

New Caledonia's 36-year-old striker Georges Gope-Fenepej scored twice in his team's 3-0 win over Tahiti in an Oceania qualifying semifinal Friday which left it one step away from the 2026 World ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban

Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday. Iran join Japan and New Zealand as the first ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Australia 5-1 Indonesia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – live reaction

Indonesia left to rue early missed penalty as Socceroos romp to win Man of the match Jackson Irvine scores twice at Allianz Stadium The players are in place and here we go … peeeeep!. Now it’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Teams are starting to book their spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup

Iran booked their place in the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.A minute later, however, Abbosbek Fayzullaev made it 2-1 for the ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive

Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China

Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

China 0-2 Australia with Nishan Velupillay also on target again Victory in Hangzhou sets up showdown in Saudi Arabia in June Jackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the ...

The Guardian - 23h

SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup

SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.

ESPN - Mar. 14

Champions Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup

Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

ESPN - 2h

Who qualified for World Cup 2026? Argentina, Iran join USA, Mexico and Canada with qualifying underway

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching

CBS Sports - 4h

The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline

The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, scores, results, table

There is so much going on in the AFC region, with long fights for one of eight automatic places at the 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

African (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table

Will Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana, and other Premier League stars be at the 2026 World Cup in North America? Their road to the tournament is here.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Australia’s science agency sent questions from Trump administration asking if it is taking ‘appropriate measures’ against gender ideology

Other questions include whether science organisation receives funding from China and whether it is a climate or ‘environmental justice’ project. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

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