9 h. ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Elia equalises for Leopards in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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10 h. ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Super Eagles take early lead in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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11 h. ago Republic of Ireland hero Troy Parrott's response to Jose Mourinho criticism speaks volumes

Troy Parrott was the Republic of Ireland's hat-trick hero as they dramatically reached the World Cup play-offs, rubber-stamping the his rise after leaving Tottenham in 2024

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12 h. ago Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Super Eagles bid to keep World Cup 2026 hopes alive in play

The winner of the CAF play-off final will keep their World Cup hopes alive and go through to the intercontinental play-offs next March

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13 h. ago How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play

Super Eagles are on a three-game winning streak

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13 h. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Parrott grabs stunning winner to send Irish into World Cup play

Hungary 2-3 Ireland: Parrott completed his hat-trick and Ireland’s comeback in the 95th minute to send the visitors into the play-offs

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14 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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15 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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16 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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22 h. ago How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifying play

Super Eagles are on a three-game winning streak

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31 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak on the brink of huge setback after summer transfers

Sweden fell to a 3-1 loss against Switzerland on Saturday, leaving them bottom of their World Cup qualification group with a game left to play.

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33 h. ago Tuchel’s back to the future England can play with fire and fury at the World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

A tactically and technically adept Three Lions squad can take the handbrake off and prosper in North America next summerWatching Micky van de Ven surge through the pretty much the entire FC Copenhagen team in the Champions League last week, two sensations occurred. The first was awe, that somebody so powerful and so quick would still have the composure to finish as he did. And the second was that this didn’t feel entirely fair. It was as though Gulliver had landed himself a deal in the Lilliput Premier League.The same evening, Liverpool, who have at times struggled physically in the Premier League this season, bullied Real Madrid, their threat at set plays so marked that eventually it was the 5ft 7in Alexis Mac Allister who headed the vital goal. The following day, Newcastle swatted Athletic Bilbao aside, largely by being bigger than them: for the opening goal, the Spanish side’s defence appears to have looked at Dan Burn and decided there was no point even trying to mark him. Conti...

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54 h. ago Nigeria: Victor Osimhen could be set for new role in World Cup play

Eric Chelle has a big decision to make after dropping William Troost-Ekong for Nigeria’s last two games

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65 h. ago Man Utd star Bryan Mbeumo's telling reaction after World Cup heartbreak

Cameroon were beaten by DR Congo in a World Cup African qualifying play-off on Thursday night, with the result meaning that they have failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament

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66 h. 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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67 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo left heartbroken as Man Utd star storms off pitch

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo was in action for Cameroon on Thursday night as they took on DR Congo in a World Cup play-off

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3 d. ago Nigeria v Gabon live: Osimhen brace gives Super Eagles place in World Cup 2026 play

Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Osimhen scored either side of Chidera Ejuke to seal an extra-time win for the Super Eagles in Rabat

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3 d. ago Nigeria v Gabon live: Ejuke puts Super Eagles ahead in extra

After a poor qualifying campaign, Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the World Cup hang by a thread

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3 d. ago Steve McClaren’s Jamaica harbour World Cup dream amid storm devastation

The Reggae Boyz are well placed to play on the biggest stage for the first time since 1998 and lift a nation needing hope in a time of adversitySteve McClaren has spoken of a determination to put “a smile on people’s faces” in Jamaica. Over the next six days the former England manager has a golden chance to do so by guiding Jamaica to the World Cup when they play for the first time since Hurricane Melissa.The devastating category 5 storm that made landfall on the island on 28 October is known to have killed 45 people there and displaced tens of thousands of households, with hundreds still in emergency shelters. The prime minister, Andrew Holness, said it had caused damage to homes and key infrastructure roughly equal to the value of a third of the country’s gross domestic product. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago What Scotland need against Greece and Denmark to qualify for World Cup

How Scotland can secure World Cup qualification next week

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