DR Congo seek World Cup return half century after last appearance
March 27 : The Democratic Republic of Congo are looking to put a half-century wait behind them and return to the World Cup finals via a playoff against Jamaica on Tuesday.
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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.
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.
2026 World Cup European playoffs: Live updates, highlights, reaction - ESPN
The final spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided this month. In Europe, several matches will determine which teams are one step closer to qualifying for this summer's tournament in North America.
Live: Azaz and Ogbene start alongside Troy Parott as Ireland face Czechia in Prague
Troy Parrott will lead the line for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Play-Off semi-final against Czechia.
Hogh hoping for Denmark debut as last World Cup chance looms
March 24 : Denmark have the luxury of choosing from a number of in-form forwards when they host North Macedonia in their World Cup qualifier in Copenhagen, with Bodo/Glimt Kasper Hogh in with a chance of making his international debut after a superb campaign in Europe.
Champions League holders Pyramids and record winners Al Ahly stunned in quarters
CAIRO, March 21 : Holders Pyramids and record champions Al Ahly both crashed out of the African Champions League quarter‑finals on Saturday, losing to Morocco's Royal Armed Forces and Tunisian Esperance respectively on a bleak night for Egyptian soccer.
Iran women's soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran
Members of Iran's national women's soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.