Tag: World Cup Qualifying
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World Cup Qualifying: Who Will Wales Face in the Play-Offs
Overview of Wales’ Path to the World Cup Wales are on the cusp of another World Cup finals campaign, needing a couple of victories to secure a place in next summer’s tournament. The crucial moment comes with the play-off draw, which will reveal the potential routes Wales could take to reach the finals. With momentum…
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World Cup Qualifying: Who Will Wales Face? A Look Ahead to the Play-off Draw
Setting the Scene: Wales on the Brink of a World Cup Return Wales are tantalisingly close to reaching the FIFA World Cup finals for a second consecutive tournament. With two wins needed to secure a place in next summer’s finals, attention is turning to the playoff draw that will determine who stands in their way.…
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Tuchel Plan to Visit Trent Alexander-Arnold as England Star Loses England Place
Tuchel outlines a personal plan amid captain’s absence and emerging concerns Thomas Tuchel has revealed a hands-on plan to reach out to Trent Alexander-Arnold in the wake of the England winger’s omission from recent squad selections. The Real Madrid manager, speaking after a commanding qualifying campaign for next summer’s tournament, indicated he would personally contact…
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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after penalty heartbreak to DR Congo
Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after dramatic penalty heartbreak Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on a tense night in Rabat as they fell 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The result meant the Super Eagles failed…
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Ampadu Gutted as Wales Face North Macedonia Denied by Suspension
Wales face a crucial test without Ethan Ampadu Ethan Ampadu has spoken of his disappointment after receiving a second yellow card of Wales’ World Cup qualifying campaign. The late booking will rule him out of Tuesday’s decisive group clash against North Macedonia, leaving Rob Page’s side with a tighter midfield option and a renewed sense…
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Scotland vs Belarus LIVE: Key changes as Hickey misses World Cup qualifier at Hampden
Scotland face Belarus in crucial World Cup qualifying clash at Hampden Park Scotland prepare for a pivotal Group C showdown against Belarus at Hampden Park, Glasgow, with a mix of fresh youth calls and established experience. The match, part of the World Cup qualifying campaign, kicks off on Sunday at 17:00 BST and will be…
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Scotland v Belarus LIVE: Shenanigans, injuries and fresh faces at Hampden
Scotland v Belarus: Set for Hampden clash in World Cup qualifying Scotland return to Hampden Park in Glasgow for a pivotal World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Sunday, 12 October. The match kicks off at 17:00 BST and will be shown live on BBC Scotland, BBC Two and the BBC iPlayer, with radio coverage from…
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Seamus Coleman shines on 37th birthday as Ireland push Portugal but fall late
Ireland fall short in Lisbon as late goal steals the points Seamus Coleman celebrated his 37th birthday with a memorable return to international football, but the night ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland. In Lisbon, a determined defensive display kept Portugal at bay for long spells, only for Ruben Neves to head in…
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Seamus Coleman Birthday Courage in Ireland vs Portugal
Birthday courage: Ireland fight, heartbreak at the end Seamus Coleman’s 37th birthday brought mixed emotions for Ireland’s captain. The Donegal man was at the centre of a determined defensive display as the Republic of Ireland pushed Portugal in a World Cup qualifier that finished with a 1-0 late heartbreak in Lisbon. Coleman, back in international…
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Ferry earns first Ireland call as Szmodics and O’Dowda withdrawal reshapes Ireland squad
Ireland turn to a rising defender as World Cup qualifying begins Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has handed a hopeful future to Dundee United’s Will Ferry, summoning the 21-year-old to the senior squad for the first time. Ferry, who has worn Ireland colours at Under-19 and U21 levels, has stood out since moving from…