Uganda's She Cranes Set Sights on Continental Glory After Celtic Cup Victory
Fresh from their Celtic Cup triumph, Uganda's national netball team prepares for the Africa Netball Cup with World Cup qualification at stake.
#World Cup Qualifiers
Articles tagged with "World Cup Qualifiers" • 21 articles found
Spain Secures Automatic World Cup Berth with Thrilling 2-2 Draw Against Turkey ###
Spain clinched automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Turkey in a high-stakes contest at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville. Despite conceding for the first time in their qualifying campaign, La Roja's resilient performance ensured they finished Group E at the top. ###
No Excuses, Just Determination: Alexander Isak Reflects on Injury Challenges After Return for Sweden
Alexander Isak has spoken candidly about his ongoing injury struggles following a difficult start to his Liverpool career, despite making a return for Sweden in their recent World Cup qualifier loss to Switzerland.
Tuchel Avoids Talk of Record as England Eyes Historic World Cup Qualifier Clean Sheet
England manager Thomas Tuchel has refrained from discussing the potential to set a World Cup qualifying record against Albania, focusing instead on team development ahead of the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo Nears 1,000 Career Goals: When Will the Record Be Broken?
Cristiano Ronaldo is now at 948 career goals after setting a new World Cup qualifying record, but experts predict he could reach the historic 1,000-goal mark by October 2026.
Woltemade's Debut Strike Seals Germany's Victory Over Northern Ireland
Nick Woltemade's first international goal proved decisive as Germany edged past a resilient Northern Ireland side 1-0 in World Cup qualifying.
De Bruyne's Double Penalty Heroics Propel Belgium to Dramatic Comeback Win Over Wales
Belgium overturned an early deficit to defeat Wales 4-2 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier, with Kevin De Bruyne netting two decisive penalties to solidify their Group J lead.
Northern Ireland Stuns Slovakia 2-0 in World Cup Qualifier—Is This O’Neill’s Best Win?
Northern Ireland secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Slovakia, igniting their World Cup qualification hopes. The win, featuring goals from Patrik Hrosovsky’s own goal and Trai Hume’s late strike, has pundits questioning if this was Michael O’Neill’s finest performance since his return.
Mbappe Extends Scoring Streak as France Dominates Azerbaijan
Kylian Mbappe maintains his incredible scoring form, finding the net for the 10th consecutive time in France's comfortable World Cup 2026 qualifier win over Azerbaijan.
Northern Ireland Secures Vital World Cup Qualifying Victory Over Slovakia
A Patrik Hrosovsky own goal and Trai Hume's maiden international strike propelled Northern Ireland to a 2-0 win, leveling their Group A points with Slovakia and Germany.
Uganda Cranes Hold On To World Cup Hopes With Narrow Victory Over Botswana
The Uganda Cranes narrowly edged Botswana in a crucial World Cup qualifier, keeping their playoff hopes alive while Algeria secured Group G. With a tense 1-0 victory, Uganda remains in second place, now fifth in the second-placed teams' standings.
Lamine Yamal Faces Extended Absence, Missing Spain's World Cup Qualifiers ###
Barcelona's promising winger Lamine Yamal will miss Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a recurring groin injury, sparking a debate between club and country over player management. ###
