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Nigeria's World Cup bid falters after draw with Zimbabwe
Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are fading after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe leaves them six points behind group leaders South Africa.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes dealt huge blow in last-gasp 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa scored in the final minute to deal a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification prospects in a 1-1 draw between the teamsABC News - 3d -
Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes dealt huge blow in last-gasp 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa scored in the final minute to deal a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification prospects in a 1-1 draw between the teamsABC News - 3d -
Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes dealt huge blow in last-gasp 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa scored in the final minute to deal a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification prospects in a 1-1 draw between the teams Tuesday. Nigeria star Victor Osimhen ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Saudis ready for World Cup 'tough fight' after draw in Japan
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept his team's hopes of an automatic 2026 World Cup place alive."We qualified ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 - 3d -
Dorival Junior fired by Brazil after record 4-1 loss to Argentina in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
With the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico drawing closer, Brazil are going back to the drawing boardCBS Sports - 19h -
Dorival Junior fired by Brazil after record 4-1 loss to Argentina in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
With the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico drawing closer, Brazil are going back to the drawing boardCBS Sports - 19h -
Nigeria get first qualifying win as Salah nets for Egypt
Victor Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria register their first victory in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Algeria, Egypt and Ghana also win.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Cameroon held to shock draw by Eswatini in World Cup qualifying
Minnows Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds
Two-time US champion Alysa Liu was the shock leader after stumbles by a trio of favorites in Wednesday's women's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston.Even Liu struggled ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oman snatch World Cup qualifying draw late on in South Korea
South Korea conceded a goal with 10 minutes left as Oman stunned Son Heung-min's side to snatch a precious 1-1 away draw in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.South Korea still lead Asian qualifying ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Brooks saves Wales in World Cup draw with North Macedonia
Wales handed North Macedonia an added-time present but then clawed back a scrappy equaliser as time expired to draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.Montenegro also scored six minutes into ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
U.S.-Mexico 2031 Women’s World Cup bid exploring games in Costa Rica and Jamaica
The U.S.-Mexico bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup is exploring staging matches in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Sources familiar with discussions, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Lægreid wins World Cup as Bø falters; Jeanmonnot dethrones Preuss
Sturla Holm Lægreid denied Johannes Thingnes Bø a fairytale end of his career when he beat him for victory in a pursuit race in front of a Norwegian home crowd on Saturday to clinch the men's ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 3d -
Son blames bad pitches as South Korea slip up in World Cup qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea's shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament.The top two ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying
Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 3d -
Photo – Inter Milan Striker Celebrates Iran 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification After Brace In Uzbekistan Draw: “May God Always Bring Joy To The Dear People Of Iran”
Inter Milan star striker Mehdi Taremi helped Iran secure a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.Despite his form woes at the San Siro, Mehdi Taremi remains a vital asset for ‘Team Melli.’I...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban
Team Melli make their fourth straight World Cup Country likely to face restrictions in a Trump travel ban Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 ...The Guardian - 3d -
David Brooks saves Joe Allen’s blushes in Wales’ World Cup qualifier
David Brooks salvaged Wales a precious 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against North Macedonia with almost the last kick of the match in Skopje.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
U.S. Soccer bid for 2031 Women's World Cup could bring games to Central America, Caribbean
CONCACAF president and FIFA VP Victor Montagliani said Thursday that he “100%” supported “a regional bid" for the 2031 tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
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 -
Son says he 'let my team-mates down' in South Korea qualifying draw
Son Heung-min said he "let my team-mates down" after South Korea stumbled in World Cup qualifying with a 1-1 home draw against Oman.South Korea are home to Jordan on Tuesday in a crucial encounter.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
5 children killed and 2 others are missing after a dam collapses in Zimbabwe dam
Officials in Zimbabwe say five children were killed after a dam collapsed in eastern ZimbabweABC News - Mar. 13 -
Embarrassing goal creates tougher road as Italy bids to avoid missing out on 3rd straight World Cup
If Italy fails to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time, an embarrassing goal might be remembered as contributing to another epic failure. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Robinson crashes out of World Cup giant slalom, Brignone eyes season title
Alice Robinson's bid for an historic alpine World Cup giant slalom crown took a massive hit Tuesday as she crashed out of the first leg at the World Cup finals, opening the door to rival Federica ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wales open with win in World Cup qualifying, Haaland on target for Norway
Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.- ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks
And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough position. The cover of the bid book for the 2026 World Cup submitted to Fifa by ...The Guardian - 2d -
Argentina without Messi wins at Uruguay, needs a draw with Brazil to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players as it beat Uruguay away 1-0 in their South American World Cup qualifying matchABC News - Mar. 21 -
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 - 3d -
Alysa Liu Soars to 1st Place in Short Program at World Figure Skating Championships After Unretiring from the Sport Last Year
Favorites Kaori Sakamoto of Japan and Amber Glenn of the U.S. both faltered in BostonYahoo Sports - 2d -
Wales' World Cup score to settle after Qatar 'nightmare'
The inside story of Wales' dismal 2022 World Cup, and how that is fuelling their new qualifying campaign starting on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.With Brazil down in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - Mar. 20 -
Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup
Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target."Qualifying for the World Cup is an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures
African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six: Chart-topper Salah Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah has also netted regularly in World Cup qualifying, topping the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
