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/ 31 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness under spotlight as Portugal boss Roberto Martinez addresses 2026 World Cup impact concerns

While Ronaldo has now completed his rehabilitation with Al-Nassr, conversations around his durability and the demands of tournament soccer remain constant.
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/ 31 days ago

Robert Lewandowski and four other stars who will miss the 2026 Word Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup now has all of its national teams confirmed, with notable absences including Robert Lewandowski.
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/ 32 days ago

Mbappe’s France and Haaland’s Norway discover World Cup 2026 Group I rivals: Iraq to join

After Iraq's 2-1 win over Bolivia, Kylian Mbappé's France and Erling Haaland's Norway will welcome Iraq to Group I at the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 32 days ago

Countdown to World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified and eliminated national teams

After Iraq secured the last ticket, the full list of both the teams qualified and eliminated from the World Cup 2026 is out.
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/ 32 days ago

Iraq secure final spot in 2026 World Cup with Aymen Hussein winner in 2-1 win over Bolivia

With Aymen Hussein scoring the 2-1 in the game against Bolivia, Iraq has secured the final spot for the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 32 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup 2026 opponent unveiled: Congo DR join Portugal, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K

Congo DR secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, as well as Uzbekistan and Colombia.
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/ 32 days ago

Iraq vs Bolivia: Projected lineups for final available spot in 2026 World Cup

Iraq and Bolivia are clashing this Tuesday, with both national teams expected to go all-out to secure the last spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 32 days ago

Italy set unwanted World Cup record by becoming the only champions to miss three tournaments in a row

While Italy are one of the most storied national teams in World Cup history, they have set an unwanted World Cup record. After losing their match against Bosnia Herzegovina, they become the first champion team to miss out on three consecutive tournaments in a row.
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/ 32 days ago

How Bolivia’s win, draw, or loss against Iraq today could affect the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Looking for a place in the 2026 World Cup, Bolivia faces multiple scenarios in its game against Iraq depending on whether they win, draw, or lose.
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/ 32 days ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina given wake-up call by Lionel Scaloni as Rodrigo De Paul’s 2026 World Cup role suddenly uncertain due to bizarre reason

The atmosphere around Argentina is beginning to shift as Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, and Rodrigo De Paul find themselves at the center of a growing debate ahead of the next global tournament.
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/ 32 days ago

Christian Pulisic and the USMNT discover their final World Cup 2026 Group D opponent: Turkiye joins Paraguay and Australia

Group D already looked competitive enough, but the Americans still didn’t know which European playoff winner would complete their bracket.
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/ 32 days ago

Argentina vs Zambia: Confirmed lineups for Lionel Messi’s farewell to fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is facing Zambia on Tuesday, making this Lionel Messi's farewell to local fans prior to their trip to North America for the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 33 days ago

How Turkiye’s win, draw, or loss against Kosovo today could affect the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The atmosphere is expected to be electric as history hangs in the balance, with one team dreaming of a breakthrough and the other chasing a long-awaited return to the global stage.
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/ 33 days ago

How Czech Republic’s win, draw, or loss against Denmark today could affect the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The meeting between the Czech Republic and Denmark is more than just a contest, as it carries the weight of expectation after long, difficult qualifying journeys. Only one national team will leave EPET Arena with its fate secured.
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/ 33 days ago

How Poland’s win, draw, or loss against Sweden today could affect the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The outcome of this clash is far more than just a victory or defeat, as it carries major implications for the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only one team advancing.