74 m. ago David Brooks rescues point for Wales after late drama in North Macedonia

It is 12 years since Wales last played in Skopje and their then manager Chris Coleman arrived uncomfortably late after losing his passport. More than a decade on, Craig Bellamy’s side left a much more professional impression, even if took a last-gasp equaliser from the substitute David Brooks to rescue a point that preserves both his manager’s unbeaten record and Welsh hopes of another World Cup qualification.Given that North Macedonia had won their six previous games without conceding a goal and Wales were unbeaten in seven matches since Bellamy took the managerial helm, something had to give in Skopje. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after late drama in Uyo

Super Eagles fail to make it back-to-back wins under new boss Eric Chelle despite Victor Osimhen’s goal

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5 h. ago Harry Maguire’s England absence due to form rather than injury, admits Tuchel

Guéhi and Konsa are ‘in a better rhythm’, claims coachManchester United playing a back three also a factorHarry Maguire was omitted from the England squad primarily on the grounds of form, Thomas Tuchel has said. It had been assumed the Manchester United defender was not involved for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia because of injury.Maguire has not played since 2 March because of a calf problem and Tuchel said the fitness of the player had been a factor. But the head coach made plain that he considered Maguire to be behind Ezri Konsa and Marc Guéhi in the pecking order for right-footed centre-halves. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest score and goal updates

Super Eagles looking for back-to-back wins under new boss Eric Chelle after Victor Osimhen starred against Rwanda

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8 h. ago Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

China 0-2 Australia with Nishan Velupillay also on target againVictory in Hangzhou sets up showdown in Saudi Arabia in JuneJackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the Socceroos, Nishan Velupillay netted his third goal in just his fourth senior international, and Australia weathered a second-half storm to take another step towards securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China.Given that the worst part of it may have come 1,900km away in Saitama, where Saudi Arabia held Japan to a 0-0 draw to stay within touching distance in their qualification group, it was a good evening for still undefeated national team boss Tony Popovic and his side at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: World Cup qualifier updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Super Eagles looking for back-to-back wins under new boss Eric Chelle after Victor Osimhen starred against Rwanda

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8 h. ago Hibs duo help Australia take huge step towards World Cup as Celtic trio involved in key qualifiers

Socceroos have destiny in their own hands after victory in China

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8 h. ago Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Super Eagles looking for back-to-back wins under new boss Eric Chelle after Victor Osimhen starred against Rwanda

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9 h. ago Jackson Irvine stars again as Australia clinch key World Cup win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure 2-0 win in HangzhouVictory sets up showdown in Saudi in June Jackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the Socceroos, Nishan Velupillay netted his third goal in just his fourth senior international, and Australia weathered a second-half storm to take another step towards securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China.Given that the worst part of it may have come 1,900km away in Saitama, where Saudi Arabia held Japan to a 0-0 draw to stay within touching distance in their qualification group, it was a decent evening for still undefeated national team boss Tony Popovic and his side at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago England: Qualifiers will teach Thomas Tuchel nothing about World Cup chances

Back-to-back Wembley wins kick off new era in positive fashion, but how much can really be learned from such low-key fixtures

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11 h. ago Is it OK to say Tuchel’s two England wins have been a bit dull? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lucy Ward and Paul Watson as Thomas Tuchel maintains his 100% start with EnglandRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and emailOn the podcast today; England win another qualifier on the road to the World Cup in 2026. Some critics have been vocal about how dull both games of the Thomas Tuchel era have been but isn’t this just the way they were always destined to go? Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Why isn't Lionel Messi playing for Argentina against Brazil tonight?

Iconic Albiceleste captain is among a whole host of top players missing crunch World Cup qualifier, including Neymar

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16 h. ago How to watch Argentina vs Brazil: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier tonight

Lionel Messi absent through injury as South American giants clash in famous fixture in Buenos Aires

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17 h. ago The Scotland 'slap in the face' that Grant Hanley insists will be a wake up call for World Cup qualifiers

The veteran has had his ups and downs with the national team over the past 14 years but is confident the reaction will be positive

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20 h. ago Roy Keane compares Reece James to England legend after stunning free kick against Latvia

Roy Keane compared Reece James to an England legend after his stunning free kick against Latvia in the World Cup qualifier on Monday night (24 March).

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25 h. ago England vs Latvia LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after win for Tuchel's side

Another comfortable night for Three Lions as first camp under Tuchel ends with two victories

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25 h. ago Thomas Tuchel shows frustration as England stars fail to deliver on simple objective

ENGLAND 3-0 LATVIA: Goals from Reece James, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze gave Thomas Tuchel another comfortable victory in his second match in charge - but it was hardly a classic

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25 h. ago England v Latvia LIVE: Three Lions pull away from stubborn minnows late on in World Cup qualifier

England 3-0 Latvia: Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions were frustrated for large parts by the minnows but Reece James’s stunning free-kick plus late goals from Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze ensured victory

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25 h. ago Mixed auditions give new England boss much to ponder after Latvia win

ENGLAND 3-0 LATVIA: Thomas Tuchel seals another victory as goals from Reece James, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze help them brush aside their World Cup qualifier opponents at Wembley

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25 h. ago England v Latvia LIVE: Three Lions pull away late on in World Cup qualifier

The Three Lions won their first qualifier 2-0 against Albania but Thomas Tuchel hopes to see more attacking threat tonight

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