2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended

Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final match day heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group C.

England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure

Senegal became the first African team to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.

Argentina not overly reliant on Messi: Scaloni

Since making his senior debut in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Italy give sacked Spalletti winning send-off, De Bruyne secures Belgium win

Elsewhere Manchester City star Erling Haaland's goal lifted Norway past Estonia, Luka Modric was among the scorers in Croatia's 5-1 rout of the Czech Republic, and the Faroes Islands left it late to down Gibraltar 2-1.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers / Norway thrash Italy, Belgium held

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

Messi returns as Argentina announce squad for WC Qualifiers

Already assured of their place in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina will travel to Santiago (play against Chile on June 06) and then host Colombia (June 11) at the Monumental Stadium. 

Argentina on the brink, Brazil stand in their way

Argentina's remarkable home form bolsters their confidence: seven wins in their last eight home qualifiers, including 11 clean sheets in 12. They also hold a four-match unbeaten streak against Brazil, highlighted by a 1-0 win in Rio de Janeiro last year, thanks to Nicolas Otamendi.

40 arrests at tense France-Israel football match in Paris

Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city's police chief said on Friday the huge security operation had "worked very well".

Football 'world order' is changing: Brazil coach Dorival Junior

"South American football has grown a lot overall. If you look at the majority of the national line-ups, you see players playing in teams all over the world, which wasn't the case until recently," he said.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended

Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final match day heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group C.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure

Senegal became the first African team to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.

June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025

Argentina not overly reliant on Messi: Scaloni

Since making his senior debut in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025

Italy give sacked Spalletti winning send-off, De Bruyne secures Belgium win

Elsewhere Manchester City star Erling Haaland's goal lifted Norway past Estonia, Luka Modric was among the scorers in Croatia's 5-1 rout of the Czech Republic, and the Faroes Islands left it late to down Gibraltar 2-1.

June 7, 2025
June 7, 2025

Norway thrash Italy, Belgium held

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Messi returns as Argentina announce squad for WC Qualifiers

Already assured of their place in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina will travel to Santiago (play against Chile on June 06) and then host Colombia (June 11) at the Monumental Stadium. 

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Argentina on the brink, Brazil stand in their way

Argentina's remarkable home form bolsters their confidence: seven wins in their last eight home qualifiers, including 11 clean sheets in 12. They also hold a four-match unbeaten streak against Brazil, highlighted by a 1-0 win in Rio de Janeiro last year, thanks to Nicolas Otamendi.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

40 arrests at tense France-Israel football match in Paris

Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city's police chief said on Friday the huge security operation had "worked very well".

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Football 'world order' is changing: Brazil coach Dorival Junior

"South American football has grown a lot overall. If you look at the majority of the national line-ups, you see players playing in teams all over the world, which wasn't the case until recently," he said.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers

It was another clinical victory for the reigning world champions.