Algeria Qualifies for 2026 World Cup for First Time Since 2014
Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent.
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Does Oregon Need a Statement Win vs. Indiana After Penn State's Collapse?
Penn State’s unexpected loss to UCLA didn’t just hurt the Nittany Lions, it rippled across the College Football Playoff landscape. Most notably, it chipped away at one of Oregon’s top wins to date, raising questions about the strength of the Ducks’ résumé through the opening six weeks of the season.
FIFA president Infantino calls for 'open mind' on World Cup scheduling
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants football to keep an "open mind" about when World Cups are played as the global soccer body grapples with climate and calendar challenges for the tournament.
Barcelona's Cubarsi embraces grounded lifestyle amid rising profile
MADRID :Barcelona's teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, an emerging talent for club and country, has shed light on his grounded lifestyle off the pitch, painting a picture far removed from the typical image of a footballer's glamorous life.
Australia sets up taskforce to combat match-fixing at Women's Asian Cup
MELBOURNE :Australia will launch a national taskforce next week to tackle match-fixing at the upcoming Women's Asian Cup and boost cooperation between police, betting companies and sports bodies in the wake of a slew of corruption cases in elite soccer.
Cummins injury shakes up Australia's Ashes planning
MELBOURNE :With the prospect of captain Pat Cummins being fit for the Ashes receding by the day, Australia's hopes of retaining the urn may rest on managing one of the biggest shake-ups to their leadership and bowling against England in years.
Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup
CASABLANCA :Egypt became the third African country to book a berth at next year’s World Cup finals with an easy 3-0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday that secured them top place in Group A with one game remaining.
Maxime Crepeau returns home as Canada weighs No. 1 goalkeeper decision
Maxime Crepeau is welcoming the fight as Canada coach Jesse Marsch weighs his decision on the country's No. 1 goalkeeper.