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.
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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.
Coach Koeman waves away critics after Dutch ease past Malta
TA ‘QALI, , Malta :The Netherlands anticipated criticism after an uninspired 4-0 away win over Malta in World Cup qualification on Thursday, but coach Ronald Koeman was having none of it after his side took a step closer to next year’s finals.
Malta Vs Belanda: Van Dijk Blunder, Untung Gak Jadi Gol
Kapten Timnas Belanda, Virgil van Dijk, bikin blunder konyol di awal pertandingan kontra Malta. Beruntung, gawang De Oranje tak kebobolan akibat kesalahannya.