Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait
Fans braved heavy rain to celebrate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Jamaica in extra time.
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‘The World Cup curse’: Outcry as Italy miss out for third time in a row
Italy’s sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.
Iraq celebrates qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026
The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.
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A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.
‘An incredible feeling’: Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait
Turkiye secure a return to football’s biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.
Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt
Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
Woods was arrested last Friday after a car crash in which his Land Rover rolled over.
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
DR Congo score extra-time winner to reach first World Cup in half a century
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Former England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe scored following a corner kick i…
Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait
Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.