Portugal to finish World Cup preparations with Nigeria friendly
April 3 : Portugal will complete their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on June 10, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
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Italy missed the World Cup again — but that's good news for Canada
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Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 1 : Former England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe basked in the adulation of one of Africa’s largest nations on Tuesday after his goal in extra time against Jamaica put the Democratic Republic of Congo into the World Cup.
DR Congo score extra time winner to qualify for the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 31 : The Democratic Republic of Congo grabbed the second-last available berth at the World Cup finals by beating Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday with Axel Tuanzebe netting an extra-time winner to see them return to the finals after a 52-year wait.
Six World Cup Spots Left! Italy, Poland, Jamaica Among Teams Who Can Qualify
This summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in the history of the tournament. We'll have 48 teams in what should be an epic edition of the best sporting event on the planet.
DR Congo seek World Cup return half century after last appearance
March 27 : The Democratic Republic of Congo are looking to put a half-century wait behind them and return to the World Cup finals via a playoff against Jamaica on Tuesday.
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Jamaica reach World Cup playoff final with 1-0 win over New Caledonia
March 27 : Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998.