2 h. ago Denmark boss insists his team are more ‘fired up’ than Scotland for crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland and Denmark are battling for automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup

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30 h. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Visitors chase equaliser in crucial World Cup qualifier as Portugal extend lead

After stunning Portugal earlier this week the Republic of Ireland head to Hungary in a must-win clash

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31 h. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Visitors equalise in crucial World Cup qualifier as Portugal level

After stunning Portugal earlier this week the Republic of Ireland head to Hungary in a must-win clash

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32 h. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Visitors aim to back up shock win over Portugal in crucial World Cup qualifier

After stunning Portugal earlier this week the Republic of Ireland head to Hungary in a must-win clash

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49 h. ago Wales without key duo for crucial World Cup qualifier as Leeds United star absolutely gutted

The two yellow cards capped a frustrating night for Wales as they limped past Liechtenstein

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50 h. ago Jordan James strike gives Wales crucial World Cup qualifier win in Liechtenstein

Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification.Jordan James claimed his first Wales goal from close range after Liechtenstein’s assorted collection of full-time players, office workers and students had held out for over an hour. James wheeled away in delight with his obvious relief shared by 3,000 Wales fans filling three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE score and goal updates from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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52 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE team news and build up from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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3 d. ago Martin Odegaard response speaks volumes after declining Arsenal injury option

Martin Odegaard was not able to play for Norway in their crucial World Cup qualifiers this week due to a knee injury, but he still joined in with his teammates' celebrations

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4 d. ago Bruno Fernandes' Portugal absence explained as concerns raised over Man Utd star

Bruno Fernandes was not included in Portugal's squad to face Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening but it was not because of an injury

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4 d. ago Truth behind Bruno Fernandes' absence for Portugal after 'fatigue' claim over Man Utd ace

Bruno Fernandes was not included in the Portugal squad to face the Republic of Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening sparking concerns among some Manchester United fans

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4 d. ago Scotland team to play Greece: Steve Clarke could turn to unloved system

Assessing Scotland’s options over personnel and tactics for crucial World Cup qualifier

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6 d. ago Ben Davies ruled out of Wales’ crucial World Cup qualifiers with hamstring injury

Davies has not played since being injured in his 100th Wales appearance against Belgium

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2 w. ago ‘Why do we have to wait?’: Tony Popovic puts no limits on what Socceroos can achieve | Joey Lynch

The Australia head coach insists the time is now for the emerging side to rise above expectations and ‘go very far’ at a men’s World CupWhen Tony Popovic was finally able to assemble his first Socceroos squad, the new coach laid out a series of expectations. Most were clear and to the point – ideal given the upheaval surrounding his sudden arrival, following Graham Arnold’s resignation, and with less than three weeks to prepare for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan.Popovic insisted that any player who aspired to pull on a Socceroos shirt would need to adopt an “elite” mentality to earn, or continue to earn, that honour. But there was another message. Less a demand and more an evocation – and one that has been brought sharper into focus with every step taken on the road towards the World Cup in North America. Continue reading...

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