Sack Peseiro now to avert another World Cup miss, PFAN tells NFF
Super Eagles midfielder, Ademola Lookman, evades Lesotho’s goalkeeper during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Crocodiles in Uyo… on Thursday.
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Lionel Messi set to face young pretender Endrick as Argentina take on arch-rivals Brazil
Messi at the Maracana. Two of football’s most iconic names united, perhaps for the last time. No wonder tickets for Brazil versus Argentina, Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at Rio de Janeiro’s grandest stadium, sold out briskly.
Australia beat hosts India to win sixth Cricket World Cup title
Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home with seven overs to spare.
Keane on Saipan: 'I should have said I'm not playing for you, I'm playing for my country'
Saipan is an infamous chapter in Irish football history, and it still divides opinion to this day.
Palestine hope World Cup journey can 'bring a little happiness to our people'
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Rain a 'good omen' for Mancini as Saudi Arabia ease past Pakistan in World Cup qualifier
The weather in Saudi Arabia was not quite what Roberto Mancini would have envisaged upon his competitive debut with his new side, but still they did enough to open 2026 World Cup qualification with victory against Pakistan.
Messi urges Argentina to 'get back up' for Brazil clash after surprise defeat to Uruguay
Lionel Messi has urged Argentina to recover quickly ahead of their next 2026 World Cup qualifier against rivals Brazil after the world champions saw their 14-match unbeaten run ended by Uruguay on Thursday.
World Cup qualifiers: Salah scores four in Egypt rout as Nigeria held to shock draw
Mohamed Salah began his and Egypt's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style on Thursday night as the Liverpool forward scored four goals in the 6-0 victory over Djibouti, while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho.