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FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

August 16, 2022
FIFA has agreed to cancel the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina. The fixture in September was stopped shortly after kick-off when Brazilian health officials entered the field claiming…
New Zealand coach feels FIFA let them down with 'absolutely atrocious' refereeing in World Cup playoff defeat
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New Zealand coach feels FIFA let them down with 'absolutely atrocious' refereeing in World Cup playoff defeat

June 14, 2022
New Zealand head coach Danny Hay has slammed the refereeing as "absolutely atrocious" and says FIFA let them down in their 2022 World Cup playoff defeat to Costa Rica on…
Ecuador keep place at Qatar World Cup after Chile appeal rejected
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Ecuador keep place at Qatar World Cup after Chile appeal rejected

June 10, 2022
Chile's appeal to have Ecuador disqualified from the World Cup in Qatar has been rejected by FIFA. The appeal was made on the basis of Ecuador selecting an ineligible player…
United Arab Emirates 1-2 Australia: Late deflected Hrustic strike sets up win-or-bust Peru showdown
World Cup Qualifiers - Asia

United Arab Emirates 1-2 Australia: Late deflected Hrustic strike sets up win-or-bust Peru showdown

June 07, 2022
Ajdin Hrustic's late deflected strike sealed a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates that put Australia one win away from the World Cup. The Socceroos could not muster a…
Bale: Victory over Ukraine is greatest result in Wales' history
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Bale: Victory over Ukraine is greatest result in Wales' history

June 05, 2022
Gareth Bale described Wales' World Cup qualifying play-off final win over Ukraine as the "greatest result" in the national team's history. Andriy Yarmolenko's own goal ensured a 1-0 triumph for…
Bale insists future does not hinge on result of Wales' clash with Ukraine
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Bale insists future does not hinge on result of Wales' clash with Ukraine

June 04, 2022
Gareth Bale says his future in football is not dependent on the result of Wales' World Cup play-off final against Ukraine on Sunday. Bale, who was the world's most expensive…
The waiting game is over as Wales and Ukraine aim to defy history
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

The waiting game is over as Wales and Ukraine aim to defy history

June 04, 2022
For Wales, the wait is nearly over. After a delay of more than two months owing to the horrific events that have unfolded in Ukraine, Wales finally get a shot…
Scotland 1-3 Ukraine: Visitors edge closer to Qatar World Cup after emotional triumph in Glasgow
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Scotland 1-3 Ukraine: Visitors edge closer to Qatar World Cup after emotional triumph in Glasgow

June 01, 2022
Ukraine claimed an emotional win on their return to competitive football as they moved to within one victory of the Qatar World Cup by beating Scotland 3-1. The World Cup…
Scotland great Souness urges FIFA to put Ukraine into 2022 World Cup regardless of play-off result
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Scotland great Souness urges FIFA to put Ukraine into 2022 World Cup regardless of play-off result

June 01, 2022
Graeme Souness believes FIFA should allow Ukraine to qualify automatically for this year's World Cup in Qatar, to send a message to the Russian government. Souness' beloved Scotland hosted Ukraine…
Scotland boss Clarke 'desperate' to reach Qatar 2022 despite Ukraine hardship
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Scotland boss Clarke 'desperate' to reach Qatar 2022 despite Ukraine hardship

May 31, 2022
Scotland boss Steve Clarke is "desperate" to reach the Qatar 2022 World Cup as his side prepare for an emotionally charged encounter with Ukraine. The two sides meet in a…
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador after Chile complaint over ineligible player
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador after Chile complaint over ineligible player

May 11, 2022
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over the potential use of an ineligible player in their successful World Cup qualifying campaign. Chile last week asked the world football governing…
Brazil and Argentina must replay abandoned World Cup qualifier, FIFA confirms
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Brazil and Argentina must replay abandoned World Cup qualifier, FIFA confirms

May 09, 2022
FIFA has confirmed Brazil and Argentina will have to replay last September's abandoned World Cup qualifier after rejecting appeals from both countries' football federations. The original fixture in Sao Paolo…
Chile demand FIFA investigation into alleged ineligible Ecuador player
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Chile demand FIFA investigation into alleged ineligible Ecuador player

May 05, 2022
Chile have demanded FIFA investigate allegations that World Cup qualification rivals Ecuador used an ineligible player during their successful campaign. A statement from the Federacion de Futbol de Chile outlined…
Ukraine World Cup plans confirmed as Scotland and Wales block path to Qatar 2022
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Ukraine World Cup plans confirmed as Scotland and Wales block path to Qatar 2022

April 14, 2022
Ukraine's hopes of reaching the World Cup will be decided in early June after new dates were confirmed for the postponed play-off games. The Russian invasion of Ukraine meant the…
Russia withdraws appeal against FIFA ban following World Cup play-off
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Russia withdraws appeal against FIFA ban following World Cup play-off

April 05, 2022
Russia has withdrawn its appeal against a ban for its teams from FIFA competitions after World Cup qualifying continued without its senior men's national team. Russian teams were suspended from…
Ukraine's Stepanenko calls for World Cup play-off to be delayed again
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Ukraine's Stepanenko calls for World Cup play-off to be delayed again

April 03, 2022
Ukraine midfielder Taras Stepanenko wants their World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final against Scotland to be postponed again. Scotland and Ukraine were meant to meet last month, but FIFA delayed the…
Reggae Boyz defeat Honduras 2-1 to close failed World Cup campaign
World Cup Qualifiers - Concacaf

Reggae Boyz defeat Honduras 2-1 to close failed World Cup campaign

March 31, 2022
Jamaica wrapped up their Concacaf World Cup Qualifying campaign for Qatar 2022 with a comeback 2-1 victory over Honduras on the 14th and final matchday of the Third Round of…
Mexico 2-0 El Salvador: El Tri secure automatic berth for World Cup
World Cup Qualifiers - Concacaf

Mexico 2-0 El Salvador: El Tri secure automatic berth for World Cup

March 30, 2022
Mexico secured qualification for the World Cup on Wednesday, after a 2-0 win at home to El Salvador. Goals from Uriel Antuna and Raul Jimenez were enough for Tata Martino's…
Costa Rica 2-0 USA: USA through to World Cup despite defeat
World Cup Qualifiers - Concacaf

Costa Rica 2-0 USA: USA through to World Cup despite defeat

March 30, 2022
After failing to qualify for 2018, the United States secured automatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday, despite a 2-0 loss away to Costa Rica. Following their 5-1…
Costa Rica 2-0 United States: USA through to World Cup despite defeat
World Cup Qualifiers - Concacaf

Costa Rica 2-0 United States: USA through to World Cup despite defeat

March 30, 2022
After failing to qualify in 2018, the United States secured automatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup on Wednesday, despite a 2-0 loss away to Costa Rica. Following their 5-1…
James hurt by Colombia's World Cup failure: 'It breaks my soul to lose'
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

James hurt by Colombia's World Cup failure: 'It breaks my soul to lose'

March 30, 2022
James Rodriguez said his soul is broken by the fact that Colombia will not be at the 2022 World Cup, after they failed to qualify for a place in Qatar.…
'What more can I ask for?' – Suarez overtakes Messi as record scorer in South American World Cup qualifiers
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'What more can I ask for?' – Suarez overtakes Messi as record scorer in South American World Cup qualifiers

March 30, 2022
Luis Suarez reflected on a "special night" after overtaking Lionel Messi as the top-scoring player in South American World Cup qualifiers during Uruguay's win against Chile. The Atletico Madrid striker…
Bale waiting to discover Wales' World Cup fate before deciding future, says agent
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Bale waiting to discover Wales' World Cup fate before deciding future, says agent

March 30, 2022
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will wait until after Wales' World Cup qualifying play-off final in June before deciding on his future, agent Jonathan Barnett has said. Bale is out…
Bellingham's ability is 'scary' for an 18-year-old – Grealish in awe of England prospect
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Bellingham's ability is 'scary' for an 18-year-old – Grealish in awe of England prospect

March 30, 2022
Jack Grealish is in awe of England team-mate Jude Bellingham, labelling his abilities as "scary" for one so young. Bellingham played the full 90 minutes as the Three Lions beat…
Brazil boss Tite impressed with Selecao performance in tough conditions
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Brazil boss Tite impressed with Selecao performance in tough conditions

March 30, 2022
Brazil head coach Tite praised the performance of his much-changed Brazil side after a comfortable 4-0 win in World Cup qualifying in Bolivia on Tuesday. Goals from Lucas Paqueta, Richarlison…
Gareca lauds Peru after clinching World Cup playoff spot, with Colombia and Chile eliminated
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Gareca lauds Peru after clinching World Cup playoff spot, with Colombia and Chile eliminated

March 29, 2022
Peru are one game away from back-to-back World Cup finals appearances following Tuesday's 2-0 win over Paraguay and head coach Ricardo Gareca lauded his side who seemed set to miss…
Scaloni discusses Argentina's hardships while Ecuador celebrate after 1-1 draw
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Scaloni discusses Argentina's hardships while Ecuador celebrate after 1-1 draw

March 29, 2022
Despite making history in Argentina's 1-1 draw against Ecuador, manager Lionel Scaloni seemed disappointed to share the points away from home. It looked like it was going to be a…
Ecuador 1-1 Argentina: Early Alvarez strike cancelled out by late drama
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Ecuador 1-1 Argentina: Early Alvarez strike cancelled out by late drama

March 29, 2022
Julian Alvarez's first-half strike was all that separated Argentina from home side Ecuador until a stoppage-time penalty secured a 1-1 draw. With both sides already punching their tickets to the…
Bolivia 0-4 Brazil: Selecao end qualification on high note at altitude
World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL

Bolivia 0-4 Brazil: Selecao end qualification on high note at altitude

March 29, 2022
Brazil maintained their unbeaten record in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday after a 4-0 win over Bolivia in La Paz. At the notoriously tricky Estadio Hernando Siles,…
Egypt lodge complaint after team bus attack and Salah abuse before World Cup KO
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Egypt lodge complaint after team bus attack and Salah abuse before World Cup KO

March 29, 2022
Egypt complained they suffered a bus attack and alleged Mohamed Salah faced racist abuse before their chaotic World Cup play-off defeat in Senegal. The protest came before kick-off at Stade…
'We are in our rightful place' – Ronaldo celebrates Portugal's World Cup qualification
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'We are in our rightful place' – Ronaldo celebrates Portugal's World Cup qualification

March 29, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo claimed Portugal are in their "rightful place" after Fernando Santos' team secured their place at the 2022 World Cup. Bruno Fernandes scored both goals in a 2-0 win…
Ugly scenes after Ghana reach World Cup at Nigeria's expense, Mane gets better of Salah again
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Ugly scenes after Ghana reach World Cup at Nigeria's expense, Mane gets better of Salah again

March 29, 2022
Furious Nigeria supporters stormed the pitch at the National Stadium in Lagos after rivals Ghana sealed a World Cup spot at the expense of the Super Eagles. Arsenal's Thomas Partey…
'It was one of the heaviest penalties of my life' – Lewandowski revels after sealing Poland's World Cup spot
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'It was one of the heaviest penalties of my life' – Lewandowski revels after sealing Poland's World Cup spot

March 29, 2022
Robert Lewandowski's successful penalty was "one of the heaviest" of his life as he helped Poland book their place in the World Cup finals. The skipper was on target as…
Pepe backs Portugal for World Cup success, unsure about his own Qatar mission
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Pepe backs Portugal for World Cup success, unsure about his own Qatar mission

March 29, 2022
Pepe declared Portugal have the quality to become world champions but admitted he was uncertain about his own prospects of playing at Qatar 2022. Fernando Santos' team clinched their place…
Ibrahimovic plans to continue Sweden career despite World Cup qualifying failure
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Ibrahimovic plans to continue Sweden career despite World Cup qualifying failure

March 29, 2022
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is keen to keep his international career alive despite Sweden missing out on qualification for the 2022 World Cup. Sweden went down 2-0 to Poland in their qualifying…
Mane sends Senegal to World Cup as Salah suffers penalty woe for Egypt amid laser chaos
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Mane sends Senegal to World Cup as Salah suffers penalty woe for Egypt amid laser chaos

March 29, 2022
Sadio Mane fired Senegal to the World Cup as Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah suffered penalty shoot-out agony with Egypt after being targeted with lasers by fans. Senegal recovered from a…
Poland 2-0 Sweden: Lewandowski takes Qatar place at Ibrahimovic's expense
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Poland 2-0 Sweden: Lewandowski takes Qatar place at Ibrahimovic's expense

March 29, 2022
Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski sent Poland to a 2-0 play-off victory over Sweden, sealing World Cup qualification. Bayern Munich star Lewandowski beat Robin Olsen from the penalty spot before…
Portugal 2-0 North Macedonia: Fernandes double sends heavyweights to Qatar
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Portugal 2-0 North Macedonia: Fernandes double sends heavyweights to Qatar

March 29, 2022
Portugal sealed their place at the 2022 World Cup as Bruno Fernandes double secured a 2-0 win over North Macedonia. Fresh from their shock defeat of Italy, North Macedonia headed…
Saudi Arabia 1-0 Australia: Socceroos succumb to Al Dawsari penalty
World Cup Qualifiers - Asia

Saudi Arabia 1-0 Australia: Socceroos succumb to Al Dawsari penalty

March 29, 2022
Australia were unable to finish on a high in the third round of World Cup qualifying as they fell to a 1-0 defeat in a dead rubber against Saudi Arabia…
North Macedonia ready to make Ronaldo work for World Cup place
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

North Macedonia ready to make Ronaldo work for World Cup place

March 29, 2022
North Macedonia have already pulled off perhaps the greatest shock in World Cup qualifying history, so they are entering Tuesday's play-off against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal with no fear. An incredible…
Bonucci backs Mancini, confirms he will not quit internationals after Italy's World Cup failure
World Cup Qualifiers - Europe

Bonucci backs Mancini, confirms he will not quit internationals after Italy's World Cup failure

March 28, 2022
Leonardo Bonucci has confirmed he will not retire from international football, while backing Roberto Mancini after Italy failed to qualify for a second straight World Cup. Bonucci was part of…
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