Cristiano Ronaldo set a new all-time record for World Cup qualifying goals, but Hungary secured a dramatic 2-2 draw to prevent Portugal from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare. Match Summary Team Score Goalscorers Hungary 2 Attila Szalai (8′), Dominik Szoboszlai (90+1′) Portugal 2 Cristiano Ronaldo (21′, 41′) Portugal dominated […]

Africa’s 2026 World Cup representatives were finalised on Tuesday as South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Senegal all recorded convincing victories, claiming the last three automatic spots on the continent. Final African Qualifiers Team Opponent Score Key Goalscorers / Notes Senegal Mauritania 4-0 Sadio Mane (2), Iliman Ndiaye, Habib Diallo Ivory Coast Kenya 3-0 Franck Kessie, […]

South Korea captain Son Heung-min has urged his team to show less respect for big-name opponents at the 2026 World Cup, following a strong response after a heavy defeat to Brazil.   Last week in Seoul, South Korea were hammered 5-0 by Brazil in a friendly. The setback, however, did not deter the team, who […]

Japan achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday, defeating Brazil 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo — their first victory over the South Americans in 14 attempts.   Coach Hajime Moriyasu described the win as decades in the making and praised his players for their determination while also acknowledging the contribution of previous generations. “Japan had […]

As of Tuesday, the following countries have secured their places for the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States: Host Nations Continent/Region Qualified Teams Hosts Canada, Mexico, United States   Africa Teams Algeria Cape Verde Egypt Ghana Ivory Coast Morocco Senegal South Africa Tunisia   Asia […]

Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Portugal were held by Hungary and must wait to confirm their place at the finals.   Under Thomas Tuchel, England maintained a perfect record in Group K, claiming six wins from six and guaranteeing top […]

Jamaica claimed the top spot in Group B of the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, defeating Bermuda 4-0 while Curacao drew 1-1 with Trinidad and Tobago. The victory propelled the Reggae Boyz to nine points from three wins and one draw, leapfrogging Curacao, who sit on eight points after two wins and two […]

Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Israel on Tuesday was preceded by tensions as some pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police, while thousands of others peacefully marched through Udine to protest the hosting of a match they believed should not take place. Despite the Gaza ceasefire signed on Monday and a hostage and prisoner exchange between […]

Following the World Cup qualifiers, Argentina is scheduled to play two friendly matches in the October international window. In the recently held match against Venezuela, coach Lionel Scaloni opted not to field his star player Lionel Messi, although he had hinted at this decision prior to the game. Argentina secured a 1–0 victory thanks to […]