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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4 Takeaways From World Cup Qualifying on Thursday
A big step forward was taken on Thursday for several countries looking to book their tickets to this summer's World Cup.
Mexico's Guadalajara hosts World Cup playoff match under specter of violence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 27 : Just over a month ago, Mexico's second-largest city Guadalajara was reeling from a wave of violence triggered by the capture and death of cartel boss Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera. Streets were scattered with burnt-out cars, businesses were shuttered, and spent shell casings littered the ground.
Czechs book World Cup playoff final spot after penalty shootout win against Ireland
PRAGUE, March 26 : The Czech Republic clinched their place in a World Cup qualification playoff final after edging past Ireland on penalties on Thursday in a thrilling encounter that finished 2-2 after extra time.
Iran bans sports teams from attending games in 'hostile' countries
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday (Mar 26) announced a ban on sending sports teams to events in countries considered "hostile", ahead of a scheduled game between an Iranian and an Emirati club in Saudi Arabia.
Bolivia rally to beat Suriname, reach World Cup playoff final
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 26 : Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey on Thursday, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.
World Cup European playoff finals
March 26 : Following are the final matches of the European qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The winners of each match will qualify for the tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico which will be held from June 11 to July 19.
Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0 to close in on World Cup spot
BERGAMO, Italy, March 26 : Italy moved within one win of ending their 12-year World Cup absence with a 2-0 qualification playoff semi-final victory over Northern Ireland on Thursday thanks to second-half goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean.