Osimhen strikes twice to give Nigeria World Cup boost
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen scored both goals as Nigeria beat Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali on Friday to win for the first time in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
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Tuchel era off to winning World Cup start, Poland beat Lithuania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over Lithuania.
Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay
Argentina edged to the brink of qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Friday after a superb strike from Thiago Almada earned them a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Montevideo.
'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday.
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
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.
WOMEN鈥橲 WC QUALIFIER: Murshida axed from Bangladesh squad聽
Opener Murshida Khatun has been axed from the Bangladesh squad for the forthcoming ICC Women鈥檚 ODI World Cup Qualifier, which was announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday...
Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
Argentina fall in Paraguay, Brazil held in Venezuela
World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach
The 鈥榳orld order鈥� of football is shifting, Brazil's coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier Thursday against Venezuela.
Vintage Messi nets hat trick as Argentina hit Bolivia for six
Lionel Messi struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.
Tearful South Korea star denies 'ridiculous' China match-fixing claims
South Korean World Cup player Son Jun-ho broke down in tears Wednesday as he denied match-fixing and accused China of blackmail after they banned him for life.
Bahrain stun 10-man Australia in World Cup qualifier
Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 away on Thursday thanks to an 89th-minute Harry Souttar own goal in a major upset to start the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Injured Messi absent from Argentina squad for qualifiers
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia through injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni's squad on Monday.
Estevao gets first Brazil call-up at 17
Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao Willian received his first Brazil call-up on Friday as the 17-year-old was named in the squad for next month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Yet another futile campaign for Bangladesh
Bangladesh national football team ended yet another futile FIFA World Cup Qualifiers round-2 campaign when they suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat at the hands of Lebanon in their final Group I match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Tuesday night...
