Dutch ensure World Cup qualification with 4-0 win over Lithuania
AMSTERDAM :Three-times World Cup runners-up the Netherlands secured their berth at the 2026 finals with an easy 4-0 home victory over Lithuania on Monday, finishing top of Group G.
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Poland snatch victory over Malta to clinch World Cup playoff spot
Piotr Zielinski struck late to earn Poland a 3-2 win away to Malta on Monday, securing the visitors a spot in next year's World Cup playoffs.
Jamie Donley scores his first Northern Ireland goal to seal win over Luxembourg
Jamie Donley’s first international goal saw Northern Ireland end their World Cup qualifying Group A campaign with a drab 1-0 win over Luxembourg at a subdued Windsor Park.
Feather in his cap as Dublin Zoo names parrot after World Cup qualifier hero
Dublin Zoo has named a parrot after a forward who has kept the men’s national team’s football World Cup dream alive.
Spain coach cautious after record run makes them World Cup favourites
SEVILLE :Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is keeping his feet on the ground despite the scintillating form that has made his team favourites for the 2026 World Cup and established a new national record for consecutive games without defeat.
Curacao determined to secure World Cup place for absent coach Advocaat
Curacao's national team are intent on realising their World Cup dream for the country and for veteran coach Dick Advocaat, who has had to abandon their decisive qualifier against Jamaica and return home to the Netherlands for family reasons.
Rugby LIVE: World Rugby confirms details of huge new tournament as top coach faces axe
Another eventful weekend of autumn international rugby is done and dusted and there's plenty to discuss after some action-packed encounters brought drama, controversy and, in the case of Wales, a badly-needed win.
South Africa coach lauds Bavuma as one of the best in the world
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad hailed captain Temba Bavuma as one of the best batters in the world over the past two years after his gutsy match-winning innings at Eden Gardens secured a 30-run win in the first test against hosts India.