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Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland both scored twice as Norway claimed a 4-1 home win over Estonia on Thursday, which put it on the brink of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time since 1998. Norway has all but secured a place at next year’s tournament in North America as it…
Nigeria’s players are fully focused on its 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier playoff against Gabon on Thursday after the resolution of a dispute over bonuses that led to a boycott of training, according to captain William Troost-Ekong. Players did not train on Tuesday in protest over unpaid bonuses that media reports suggested go back…
England defender Reece James said his teammates must brace for “super difficult conditions” at the 2026 World Cup in North America having experienced intense summer heat during Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign earlier this year. James, who captained Chelsea at the Club World Cup held in the United States from June 14 to July 13,…
United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary. In September, Trump raised the possibility of moving games amid his crackdown on Democratic-run cities, but at the time FIFA said that it was up to football’s…
Qatar confirmed its slot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the second time on Tuesday after an 2-1 against UAE at the Jassim Bin Hammad Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The win confirmed Qatar’s place at the top of the fourth round qualifying group that also included UAE and Oman. The 2026 tournament will…
UAE and Qatar will meet in the fourth qualifying round for Asian teams in advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, October 14 at the Jassim Bin Hammad Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Both sides will be looking to secure a place in at the tournament to be held in USA, Mexico, and…
The arrival of the international break provides more nations the opportunity to book their berths for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. So far, 18 teams (including the hosts) have secured their spots in the revamped premier tournament, leaving 30 spots up for the taking. ALSO READ…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football could not solve conflicts, but it must carry a message of peace and unity as Israel’s military operation in Gaza and other global tensions fuel calls for the sport to take a stand. “At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring…
Trump suggested he could declare cities “not safe” for the 104-game soccer tournament next summer and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup…
Netherlands’ Memphis Depay acknowledges fans after the match against Lithuania at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on September 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Memphis Depay became the Netherlands’ outright all-time top scorer with two goals in a 3-2 win at Lithuania in World Cup qualifying. Depay scored his 51st and 52nd goals for the…
