Iran wear black armbands and hold schoolbags during national anthem before match
Iran’s players wore black armbands and held schoolbags during their national anthem before a friendly against Nigeria on Friday.
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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.
Gio Reyna Happy To Be In USA Mix Despite Lack of Club Playing Time
Gio Reyna is happy his lack of Bundesliga playing time isn't being held against him by Mauricio Pochettino as the USA coach prepares for the last two friendlies before picking his World Cup roster.
Kosovo one game away from fairy tale World Cup qualification
BRATISLAVA, March 27 : It is less than a decade since Kosovo first played a World Cup qualifier, but they stand a single match away from a place at this year's finals in North America.
Jordan dream of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut nears
(Refiles to correct dateline to Antalya, Turkey, not Ankara)
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.
Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey
BRATISLAVA, March 26 : Kosovo twice came from behind to beat Slovakia 4-3 away in a thrilling playoff semi-final on Thursday and ensure a decisive home clash against Turkey on Tuesday for a World Cup place
World Cup playoffs: Italy win to reach final; Türkiye advance - ESPN
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.