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Lindsey Vonn is back. American is oldest woman to medal at a World Cup
Lindsey Vonn retired in 2019 but came back this season at age 40. Sunday she landed her first World Cup podium since her return.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chris Wood backs automatic World Cup qualifying for Oceania minnows
New Zealand captain Chris Wood says it's “only fair” that FIFA’s smallest confederation, Oceania, has been given direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. New Zealand will play Fiji and Tahiti ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lindsey Vonn reveling in being back at World Cup finals and an unexpected second act
Lindsey Vonn will become oldest woman to compete at World Cup finals, qualifying for both the downhill and super-G in Sun Valley.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 13h -
Poch backing US to come good at World Cup after Nations woe
Mauricio Pochettino called for patience on Sunday after the United States slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Canada, insisting there was still time to turn things around ahead of next year's World ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 -
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 - 17h -
Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Messi out of Argentina's next World Cup qualifiers
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
NI 'have to aspire' for World Cup qualification - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the "target" for his side is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 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 - 8m -
Argentina vs. Brazil score: World Cup winners beat rivals minus Lionel Messi, make history in process
It was a historic night for in World Cup qualifying for the reigning world champsCBS Sports - 9h -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table: Argentina top; Brazil rebound
Reigning World Cup champions Argentina join Brazil, eight others in race for 2026 World Cup berthsYahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
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 - 22h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 7h -
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...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
'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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 -
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 - 7h -
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 - 8m -
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 - 5d -
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 BrazilABC 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 CupYahoo Sports - Mar. 17
