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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 - 6h -
'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 -
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 - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 4d -
Japan become 1st side to qualify for '26 World Cup
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Wales survive scare to beat Kazakhstan in World Cup opener
Wales survive a scare against Kazakhstan to make a winning, if unconvincing, start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Wales survive Kazakhstan scare to start World Cup campaign with victory
Wales opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory, but not before they were endured something of a scare by Kazakhstan.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Neymar ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers, Endrick named as replacement
Brazilian superstar Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifying games this month due to a thigh injury, confirmed by La Selecao.The Santos star was named in Brazil’s squad for the World ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 - 1d -
Odermatt wins fourth alpine skiing World Cup title
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt wins his fourth consecutive World Cup overall and giant slalom crystal globes with a second-place finish at Hafjell.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 - 5d -
Downhill training session at the World Cup finals canceled because of weather conditions
A downhill training session for the men and women at the World Cup finals was canceled Thursday because of weather conditions. There was quite a bit of snow accumulation on the course overnight, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 -
Yes, USMNT fans: It's time to worry about the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong before the World Cup -- and there's a lot wrong.ESPN - 1d -
European (UEFA) 2026 World Cup qualifying: Schedule, dates, results, format
The last and biggest — certainly the most-celebrated — confederation to begin qualifying for the 2026 World Cup is UEFA, and Europe's nations have learned their groups for qualification.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
England players fear they need to move clubs to seal World Cup place
Thomas Tuchel has left a number of his England hopefuls with the impression that they need to move clubs to win a place in his World Cup squad.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
World champ Meillard leads season's penultimate World Cup slalom ahead of Pinheiro Braathen
World champion Loic Meillard posted the fastest time in the opening run of the season's penultimate men's World Cup slalom Sunday as the Swiss skier hopes to boost his chances of winning the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Several trophies remain up for grabs as World Cup ski racers wrap up season at finals in Sun Valley
This is it: Just a few more races and a couple more trophies to hand out before the World Cup season closes. There's quite a bit that's already been decided as the World Cup circuit returns to Sun ...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 - 2h -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Injured Neymar to miss World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Endrick returns
Neymar was ruled out by Brazil on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Neymar, goalkeeper Ederson and defender Danilo were not fit to play for unspecified ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Odermatt makes World Cup title official and clinches GS title as well
Loic Meillard led a Swiss podium sweep in a giant slalom in Norway as second-placed Marco Odermatt clinched a third straight World Cup title in the discipline and made a fourth overall crown in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Conte: Venezia vs Napoli ‘like a World Cup Final’
Antonio Conte feels Napoli must treat the upcoming match against strugglers Venezia ‘as the ultimate World Cup Final.’The Partenopei visit Venezia on Sunday in a crucial Serie A match.Later in the...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Germany captain Kimmich: Nations League title important for World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has said that winning the Nations League in June can help the team do well at next year's World Cup. Speaking to broadcasters ZDF on Saturday night ahead of a Nations ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 -
Five talking points on Nations League, World Cup qualifiers in Europe
International football gets underway in Europe for the first time in 2025 as the Nations League moves into the quarter-finals stage and the continent's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.Brazil-born players Elkeson, Alan and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 -
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Lionel Messi to miss Argentina World Cup qualifiers with adductor injury
Inter Miami confirm injury in MLS game against Atlanta Messi will miss matches against Uruguay and Brazil Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
'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 - 6d -
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 - 6d
