Bento looking to extend winning start as UAE kick off 2026 World Cup qualifiers
DUBAI: Another ticket to the World Cup after more than three decades away, or another false dawn?
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Italy, Netherlands, Wales Aim To Secure Euro 2024 Qualification
Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany. The last two rounds of qualifying matches take place over the next week, and a total of 12 countries will secure their spots in next month's draw in Hamburg for the tournament to go with nine who are already guaranteed to be there.
Koeman picks Verbruggen as goalkeeper for qualifier against Ireland
AMSTERDAM: Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen will be in goal for the Netherlands when they take on the Republic of Ireland in Amsterdam on Saturday (Nov 18), looking for a win to secure their place at next year’s European Championship in Germany.
Gruelling African World Cup qualifying gets under way
CAPE TOWN : More places for Africa at the next World Cup finals has not lessened the intensity of the qualifying process, often described as the toughest in world football, and which kicks off this week.
Casemiro ‘makes decision’ on Manchester United future and more transfer rumours
Casemiro will not entertain a January exit from Manchester United, according to reports. Speculation about his future had been circulating over the past few days amid suggestions that Saudi clubs could make a move for the 31-year-old.
Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
JOHANNESBURG: Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two match days. His two Premier League goals against Brentford at the weekend raised his total to 200 in English football, and he is now set to shine against Group A rivals Djibouti and Sierra Leone. Salah was the second highest ranked African in the Ballon d’Or last month behind Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who misses the first matchdays due to an injury. Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt and Mostafa Mohamed of Nantes are other Egyptians who have been scoring regularly in major European leagues this season. Djibouti, who face Egypt in Cairo on Thursday, are among the weakest African national teams and have twice suffered eight-goal hidings in World Cup qualifiers. Sierra Leone will be handicapped at having to stage a home fixture against Egypt on Sunday in Liberia because they lack an international-standard stadium. Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times, but struggle in World Cup qualifying, reaching the finals only three times, compared with eight appearances by Cameroon. The strongest challenge to Salah and his teammates could come from Burkina Faso, ranked 10th in Africa, five places below Egypt.
Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification
PARIS: Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semifinalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany.
Akui Irak Lawan Berat, Indonesia Tetap Bidik 3 Poin
Pelatih Timnas Indonesia, Shin Tae-yong, mengakui Timnas Irak lawan yang berat. Tapi, Skuad Garuda tetap membidik kemenangan.