Italy suffer fresh World Cup misery after shock play-off loss to North Macedonia
European champions Italy will not feature at the World Cup later this year after a monumental upset defeat to North Macedonia in their play-off semi-final.
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UAE's World Cup hopes back in the balance after Iraq setback
Defeat to Iraq in Riyadh left the UAE’s World Cup play-off hopes hanging in the balance.
Saudi Arabia draw against China - with World Cup spot already sealed
With a place at the World Cup sealed hours before without even kicking a ball, Saudi Arabia then failed to finish Thursday with a flourish when they were held to a 1-1 draw by China in Sharjah.
Luis Enrique on Manchester United's radar - but winning World Cup with Spain comes first
Luis Enrique takes his Spain side to Barcelona on Friday for a friendly against Albania. Despite hosting their games all over the country, Spain seldom play in the country’s second city and this will be their first friendly in Barcelona since 2004.
Salah v Mane II: Rivals face off again in crunch World Cup qualifier
It’s Mohamed Salah v Sadio Mane again, with the two Liverpool strikers facing off as Egypt seek revenge for their African Cup of Nations final defeat by Senegal in February.
Saudi Arabia qualify for 2022 World Cup after Japan beat Australia
Saudi Arabia have qualified for the 2022 World Cup even before their penultimate Group B match against China on Thursday night.
Gareth Bale in fine form for Wales' World Cup bid despite missing clasico - in pictures
Wales face Austria in Cardiff on Thursday night as they aim to make a final push to reach their first World Cup since 1958.
Rodolfo Arruabarrena says UAE have 'very big ambitions' for Iraq World Cup qualifier
New UAE manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena says his side have “very big ambitions” to secure a World Cup qualification play-off spot on Thursday with a game to spare, as they seek a decisive victory against Iraq in Saudi Arabia.