Dutch ensure World Cup qualification with 4-0 win over Lithuania
AMSTERDAM :Three-times World Cup runners-up the Netherlands secured their berth at the 2026 finals with an easy 4-0 home victory over Lithuania on Monday, finishing top of Group G.
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Poland snatch victory over Malta but head for World Cup playoffs
Poland's Piotr Zielinski struck late to earn a 3-2 victory away to Malta on Monday but it was not enough to claim top spot in their World Cup qualifying group and they had to settle for a place in the playoffs for next year's finals.
Poland snatch victory over Malta to clinch World Cup playoff spot
Piotr Zielinski struck late to earn Poland a 3-2 win away to Malta on Monday, securing the visitors a spot in next year's World Cup playoffs.
Malta’s only shot on target beats Finland in World Cup qualifying
HELSINKI: Malta snatched their first win in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, converting their only shot on target to stun Finland 1-0 in Helsinki. According to the Malta Football Association, this was only the fourth win ever by Malta in World Cup qualifying. Midfielder Jake Grech came off the bench in the 79th minute and scored the decisive goal three minutes later from the edge of the area. It was only Malta’s second goal in seven qualifiers, against 16 conceded. Finland enjoyed most of the possession and had 14 attempts, even hitting the woodwork. Malta rose to fourth in Europe Group G, five points behind Finland, which can’t qualify.
Saudi Arabia defeat Ivory Coast in Jeddah friendly
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia secured a deserved 1–0 victory over Ivory Coast in Jeddah on Friday, with an early strike from Saleh Aboulshamat proving decisive at King Abdullah Sports City.
Feyenoord midfielder Valente gets first call-up to Dutch squad
AMSTERDAM :Feyenoord midfielder Luciano Valente has been called up to the Netherlands squad for the first time with defender Matthijs de Ligt earning a recall for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Lithuania this month.
Usai Van Persie, Kini Depay Lewati Rekor Sneijder di Belanda
Memphis Depay sudah menjadi pencetak gol terbanyak sepanjang masa Timnas Belanda sejak September lalu. Bulan ini ia menambah satu rekor lagi, yakni penyumbang assist terbanyak bagi skuad berjuluk Oranje itu.
Netherlands ease to victory over Finland to edge closer to World Cup qualification
AMSTERDAM :Memphis Depay extended his Netherlands scoring record as they cruised to an easy 4-0 win over Finland in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday to move a step closer to booking a berth at next year’s finals.