The Netherlands reach World Cup in style
The Netherlands have booked their return to the FIFA World Cup™ following a 4-0 victory over Lithuania on 17 November 2025. Ronald Koeman’s side have enjoyed an unbeaten run in qualifying, including an 8-0 win over Malta and a 4-0 reverse of Finland, with the only blots on their copybook being home and away draws […]
Germany and Netherlands punch World Cup tickets
Germany sealed their qualification for the FIFA World Cup 26™ with a comprehensive victory over Slovakia to top Group A. The European heavyweights have been joined at the global showpiece by the Netherlands, who cruised past Lithuania to finish atop Group G. Despite their defeat, Slovakia are still in the running for a place in […]
Burkina Faso ready for all-African duel after toppling holders
“Not many people can beat the reigning champions,” Burkina Faso captain Cherif Barro said following his team’s stunning 1-0 FIFA U-17 World Cup™ victory over Germany. He had every reason to be proud of the performance. They fought tooth and nail to defend their slender lead, which came in the fifth minute when Mohamed Zongo […]
Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 26
FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico, USA AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay OFC: New Zealand UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Norway, Portugal (32 of 48 teams). Play-Off […]
Relive Brazil-France classics ahead of U-17 showdown
Two global powerhouses are primed to go head-to-head in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ on Tuesday. Brazil and France will aim to take another step towards the final in Doha, which will staged at the magnificent Khalifa International Stadium on 27 November. The teams have contested several memorable […]
Portugal to challenge for global glory again
Portugal are heading back to the FIFA World Cup™ for the ninth time in their history and a seventh edition in succession. Roberto Martinez’s men secured their place at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States after finally sealing top spot in Group F with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on 16 November […]
Congo DR edge Nigeria to reach Play-Off Tournament
Nigeria 1-1 Congo DR (PSO 3-4) Nigeria goal: Onyeka (3) Congo DR goal: Elia (32) Congo DR will be Africa’s representative in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament after taking down Nigeria on penalties in the CAF Play-Off final at the Stade Prince Heritier Moulay Hassan in Rabat. Congo DR become the third team to progress to […]
Norway make long-awaited World Cup return
After 28 years away, Norway are making a return to the FIFA World Cup™. The Scandinavians finally booked their ticket to the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States with a 4-1 win against Italy in their final qualifier. Stale Solbakken’s men had won all seven of their previous matches, including a 3-0 trouncing […]
Norway and Portugal book World Cup spots
Portugal finally punched their ticket to FIFA World Cup 26™ with a comprehensive victory over Armenia in Porto, despite the absence of captain Cristiano Ronaldo who was forced to sit out the clash through suspension after his red card in the recent defeat by the Republic of Ireland. Goal-machine Erling Haaland added two more to […]
Shootout stars: Goalkeeping heroes on an unforgettable night
Pick a side, time your dive, parry the ball, feel pure joy, celebrate with your team-mates and cheer with your fans who cannot stop rocking in the stands. Goalkeeping has long been a niche position, but this singularity is accentuated during penalty shootouts. There is no centre-back to rely on; it is just them and […]