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

ESPN - 2d

Club World Cup winners to get up to $125m

The winners of this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. will earn up to $125 million, FIFA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - 1d

This Australian state’s heart attack survival rate is among the world’s best, and it’s not down to luck

People who suffer cardiac arrest are more likely to survive in Victoria than almost anywhere else in the world thanks to key interventions . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - 4d

Mizzou survives in SEC Tournament

It looked like the Tigers returned to form in most areas Thursday night as Mizzou beat Mississippi State.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Premier League confirms extra June transfer window for Club World Cup

Summer window will open early from 1-10 June It will then reopen on 16 June and close on 1 September The Premier League has confirmed it will have two transfer windows this summer due to ...

The Guardian - 1d

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

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 - Mar. 20

Martinez joins Messi, out for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - Mar. 20

Oceania (OFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying latest: Schedule, results, table, how it works

The World Cup is guaranteed a contestant from Oceania for the first time since 2010 as 2026 World Cup qualifying is off and running.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

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

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

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 - 4d

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

Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.Venezuela boosted their hopes of a first-ever World Cup ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Meillard wins men's giant slalom World Cup finale

Loic Meillard led teammate Marco Odermatt to a Swiss one-two in the men's giant slalom at the World Cup finals at Sun Valley, Idaho, on Wednesday.The World Cup finals conclude Thursday with men's ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 1d

Italy World Cup qualifiers: fixtures, updated table and key dates

Italy will rival Norway, Israel, Moldova and Estonia in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers: take a look at the complete Azzurri fixture list and the updated table.Italy will start their World Cup ...

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Italy World Cup qualifiers: fixtures, updated table and key dates

Italy will rival Norway, Israel, Moldova and Estonia in Group I of the World Cup qualifiers: take a look at the complete Azzurri fixture list and the updated table.Italy will start their World Cup ...

Yahoo Sports - 4h

'Fantastic motivation' - Maresca on Club World Cup

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the Club World Cup is a "fantastic motivation" as his side look to win the newly-expanded competition. The competition has been expanded to 32 teams, including 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Salah scores in Egypt World Cup qualifying win

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El ...

ESPN - 6d

Leon kicked out of Club World Cup by FIFA

Grupo Pachuca confirmed that the FIFA appeals committee on Friday ruled Club León out of participation in the 2025 Club World Cup due to the tournament's multi-ownership rules.

ESPN - 5d

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 - 4d

Argentina thrash Brazil to seal World Cup qualification

Argentina produced a stunning performance to hammer their arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers.With both teams coming off a win, expectations were sky-high for this riveting contest; ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 2d

What to know about the World Cup finals in alpine skiing

World Cup finals is the final event of the season for the world's top alpine skiers. It's being held in Sun Valley, Idaho, for the first time.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Fran McGhie shines as Scotland hold on to edge out Wales in feisty thriller

Scotland 24-21 Wales Six tries and two red cards in Six Nations opener Two red cards, six tries, a nip-and-tuck scoreboard and a traditional Scottish deluge falling from the sky. This had pretty ...

The Guardian - 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

Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers using Tuchel's squad

Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?

BBC News - Mar. 14

Messi out of World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil

Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss the two South American World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil

ABC News - Mar. 17

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

For the USMNT and U.S., World Cup prep gets off to a ‘painful,’ sleepy start

A lifeless, disjointed performance against Panama raised more questions than answers about the USA's World Cup trajectory.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Man City and Chelsea could earn £97m at Club World Cup

Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year's Club World Cup.

BBC News - 2d

Scaloni: Stop pressuring Messi over '26 World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi will decide whenever he wants if he plays at the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN - 1d

Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees’ Survival: ‘People Will Die’

At the world’s largest refugee camp, for Rohingya people in Bangladesh, the food allowance per person is set to fall to just $6 per month, far below what aid officials say is required for survival.

The New York Times - Mar. 17