Canada bounces Mexico in Billie Jean Cup playoffs, advances to 2026 qualifiers
Team Canada has advanced to the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers after defeating host Mexico on Sunday to win the Group A playoffs at Club Sonoma.
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Italy fans brace for more World Cup playoff drama
MILAN :Frustrated Italy fans streamed out of the San Siro, bracing for more World Cup playoff drama, after their team slumped to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Norway on Sunday in their last qualifier.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Portugal Qualifies Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's Suspension
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup.
DR Congo win African World Cup playoffs in penalty shootout
RABAT :The Democratic Republic of Congo kept alive hopes of a World Cup place as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco on Sunday.
Only automatic World Cup qualification will do for Germany, says coach Nagelsmann
LEIPZIG, Germany :Germany are not even considering the possibility of going into next year's 2026 World Cup qualification playoff when they host Slovakia in their final qualifier on Monday, with only victory on their minds, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday.
Reserve France side end qualifying campaign with win in Azerbaijan
A second-string French side overcome a nervous start to beat Azerbaijan 3-1 away on Sunday and wrap up their World Cup campaign after having already qualified.
Last-gasp Parrott hat-trick books Ireland playoff spot over Hungary
A 96th-minute Troy Parrott goal to complete his hat-trick booked Ireland a spot in the playoffs for next year's World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over their nearest Group F rivals Hungary in a must-win game in Budapest.
Dabrowski, Mboko 1 win from representing Canada at 2026 Billie Jean King qualifiers
Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa teamed with Victoria Mboko of Toronto to lead Canada to a win over Denmark on Saturday in Group A playoffs of the Billie Jean King Cup in Monterrey, Mexico.