Mitoma heads full-strength Japan squad to start World Cup qualifying
Japan attacker Karou Mitoma
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Lionel Messi claims new record as Argentina beat Peru in World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi believes the current Argentina team could be the best in the nation's history after the Inter Miami superstar claimed another milestone with both goals in the 2-0 win over Peru in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Pakistan advance in World Cup qualifying as Hamid downs Cambodia
MACAU : Pakistan qualified for the second round of Asia's World Cup 2026 preliminaries for the first time on Tuesday as a 1-0 win over Cambodia took the Stephen Constantine-coached side into the next phase.
Lionel Messi helps Argentina maintain perfect start to 2026 World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi came off the bench and twice struck the woodwork against Paraguay as an earlier goal set Argentina on their way to a third consecutive win in South American World Cup qualifying.
Hong Kong down Bhutan to move towards second phase of World Cup qualifying
HONG KONG : Hong Kong eased to a 4-0 win over Bhutan on Thursday to put one foot in the second round of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup as Indonesia and Myanmar picked up convincing first leg victories over Brunei and Macau respectively.
Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay.
Neymar breaks Brazil’s goal-scoring record in 5-1 win in South American World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO: Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday.
Lionel Messi magic propels Argentina in 2026 World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi was at his sublime best again as his second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off the mark.