Italy to miss 2022 men's World Cup after losing to North Macedonia in qualifiers
European champion Italy will miss the World Cup. Again.
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Brilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final
Wales’ midfielder Gareth Bale (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off semi-final qualifier football match between Wales and Austria at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on March 24, 2022. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / AFP)
Italy fail to qualify for World Cup after late North Macedonia goal
European champions Italy have been knocked out of qualifying for this year's World Cup.
Sweden 1 Czech Republic 0 (AET) - Highlights
Sweden are through to a World Cup qualifying play-off final against Poland next week after an extra-time strike by Robin Quaison gave them a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in Solna on Thursday.
Sweden 1-0 Czech Republic: Robin Quaison strike sees Janne Andersson's side into play-off final
Robin Quaison's extra-time goal was enough to down the Czech Republic and send Sweden through to a World Cup play-off against Poland. Before this point it was a very forgettable game with the absence of the star forwards from either side, the suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic due to suspension and Patrik Schick due to injury.
Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: Roberto Mancini’s side dumped out in huge shock after late Aleksander Trajkovski
Aleksander Trajkovski struck late as North Macedonia stunned Italy to dump the European Champions out of the World Cup. There was no way through for either side in the first half, despite Italy peppering the North Macedonia goal for large parts of the opening period.
Portugal 3-1 Turkey: Diogo Jota helps send Portugal through to World Cup qualification play-off final
Goals from Otavio and Diogo Jota gave Portugal a 3-1 win over Turkey on Thursday evening to book their place in next week's World Cup qualification play-off final. Otavio broke the deadlock for Portugal in the 15th minute, firing in the rebound after Bernardo Silva's effort struck the woodwork. Ad/> Diogo Jota superbly headed a second just before the interval to put the hosts firmly on the driving seat.
World Cup spot on the line for Portugal and aging Ronaldo
At 37 years old, it’s no secret time is running out for Cristiano Ronaldo.