Gareth Southgate's World Cup sticking points ahead of Qatar 2022
It is a World Cup year like no other. But with Russia 2018 in mind there is expectation rather than hope that England can finally lift their first trophy since 1966.
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Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: 'We are destroyed and crushed', says Giorgio Chiellini
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini said his team-mates are «destroyed and crushed» after losing to North Macedonia and failing to reach the 2022 World Cup.
Sweden 1-0 Czech Republic: Robin Quaison sends Swedes to World Cup play-off final
Robin Quaison's extra-time winner took Sweden past the Czech Republic and into a World Cup play-off final with Poland.
Brilliant Bale puts Wales 90 minutes from World Cup finals
Gareth Bale demonstrated his enduring value for Wales by scoring two goals - including a sensational free kick - in a 2-1 win over Austria, leaving his country one victory away from a first World Cup in 64 years.
Italy suffer fresh World Cup misery after shock play-off loss to North Macedonia
European champions Italy will not feature at the World Cup later this year after a monumental upset defeat to North Macedonia in their play-off semi-final.
Mancini insists it is too early to talk about his Italy future
Roberto Mancini has lamented Italy's bad luck for their shock World Cup play-off defeat by North Macedonia, before remaining coy on his future.
European champions Italy OUT of World Cup after shock loss to North Macedonia
North Macedonia stunned European Champions Italy in the dying minutes to set up a clash against Portugal in the World Cup qualifying finals. The four-time World Champions failed to qualify for the tournament in Russia after being knocked out by Sweden in the play-offs.
When is the World Cup finals draw and play-off final date as Wales beat Austria
Wales booked their place in the World Cup play-off final by beating Austria at Cardiff City Stadium.