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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire | Joey Lynch
Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia. Nothing lasts forever, especially in the capricious ...The Guardian - 3d -
Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday."It's a tough sprint for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
TNS reach Welsh Cup final to keep treble hopes alive
The New Saints kept their hopes of winning a domestic treble alive by beating Cambrian United to reach the Welsh Cup final.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 -
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 -
'Hurting' New Zealand determined to reach World Cup, says coach
Heartbreaking near-misses will fire "hurting" New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.New ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 -
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 - 4d -
Mali revive World Cup campaign as Cape Verde top group
Mali beat Comoros to revive their hopes of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup while Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon and Mozambique go top of their groups.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034. A migrant worker has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Löw says Wirtz should stay at Leverkusen at least until World Cup
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has advised young star Florian Wirtz to stay at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen until after next year's World Cup. Playmaker Wirtz, 21, has a Leverkusen ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 - 5d -
Photo – Inter Milan Praise Star Striker For Securing Iran “Tickets For Next World Cup”
Inter Milan star center-forward 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 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Manchester City learn the financial benefits of playing in the FIFA Club World Cup but is it worth it?
This summer will see Manchester City take part in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The competition is FIFA’s attempt to expand its reach into club football. Their hope is that the competition will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Steve Borthwick is here to stay – but issues need fixing for England to be World Cup contenders
Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, will have mixed feelings about the almost-imminent British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. He will be pleased that his team’s second place in this year’s ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pique denies Rubiales kickbacks in Spanish Super Cup move to Saudi
Gerard Pique on Friday denied paying kickbacks to Spain's disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales in the Spanish Super Cup's transfer to Saudi Arabia, legal sources said.Pique told ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
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 - 4d -
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 - 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 -
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 clinchingCBS Sports - 3d -
Who qualified for World Cup 2026? Argentina, Iran join USA, Mexico and Canada as qualifiers continue in June
Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinchingCBS Sports - 1d -
Who qualified for World Cup 2026? Argentina, Iran join USA, Mexico and Canada as qualifiers continue in June
Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinchingCBS Sports - 1d -
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 -
Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spot
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ecuador beats Venezuela to reach 2nd place in South American World Cup qualifying
Ecuador defeated Venezuela 2-1 and moved into second place in South American World Cup qualifying on Friday, edging close to reaching the tournament once again. Ecuador started the competition ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia
Tony Popovic admitted Wednesday there will be a degree of unknown when his Australia side face an Indonesia team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a World Cup qualifier.Indonesia held ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump sends Iran a warning while ordering strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump issued a new warning to Iran while ordering military strikes against Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Mehdi Taremi key on and off field to Iran’s World Cup knockout dream
Striker is an outspoken talisman who will have to be at his best if national side are to get out of group stage in 2026. Mehdi Taremi was born 10 days after Son Heung-min, in July 1992, but in ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - Mar. 20 -
New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured
New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.New Zealand have been to the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 -
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 -
Injury-hit Socceroos ring changes for crunch World Cup qualifiers
Australia coach Tony Popovic rang the changes Friday for the Socceroos' crunch World Cup qualifiers, calling up six uncapped players and turning to two others who have not seen international action ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
