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'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again
ROME, April 1 : Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a playoff to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the soccer-mad country.
Turkey target World Cup knockout stages after ending 24-year wait
ANKARA, April 1 : Turkey celebrated their return to the World Cup on Wednesday after ending a 24-year wait, with players and fans voicing pride and cautious ambition following their playoff victory over Kosovo.
'The World Cup curse,' Italy in tears after missing out for third straight time
ROME, April 1 : Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row after a playoff defeat to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the soccer-mad country.
Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England
Japan claimed their first victory over England with a 1-0 win in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday (Mar 31), giving coach Hajime Moriyasu confidence that his side can beat anyone at the World Cup.
Canada coach Marsch says he has 'tough decisions' to make ahead of World Cup opener vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Lightning flashed across the black sky, and rain began falling in blankets rather than sheets across BMO Field. For 90 minutes, Tuesday’s kickoff between Canada’s and Tunisia’s men was delayed, and looked sometimes in doubt.
Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 1 : Former England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe basked in the adulation of one of Africa’s largest nations on Tuesday after his goal in extra time against Jamaica put the Democratic Republic of Congo into the World Cup.
Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Potter clinches World Cup berth
March 31 : Sweden finished rock bottom of their qualifying group with no wins yet booked their World Cup spot on Tuesday with a frantic playoff victory over Poland as manager Graham Potter orchestrated a stunning 'great escape' five months after taking charge.