How coaches reacted to 2026 World Cup draw
Main responses from managers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw held in Washington last Friday: Roberto Martinez, Portugal's manager. Placed in Group K alongside Uzbekistan, a play-of…
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Spain defeat Germany to claim second women's Nations League crown
Spain retained their women's Nations League championship by securing a 3-0 victory in the second leg against Germany on Tuesday, after a 0-0 stalemate in the previous week's first encounter. Claudia…
Spain seek to convert 'suffering' into triumph in Nations League final return match
The world champion Spanish team seemed scarcely identifiable in the opening fixture of the women's Nations League final, securing a blank draw away to Germany. Sonia Bermudez's squad endured 'sufferi…
Italy set to meet Northern Ireland in playoffs for 2026 World Cup
Italy, winners of the World Cup on four occasions, are drawn to play Northern Ireland in the semi finals of the European section for the 2026 event, as Ukraine prepare to take on a talented Sweden si…
Scotland Clinch 2026 World Cup Place with Dramatic Late Strikes Spain and Switzerland Book Spots Too
Stoppage-time brilliance from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean delivered Scotland an incredible 4-2 victory against Denmark on Tuesday securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup as Spain earned theirs…
Spain Secures Unbeaten Qualification for 2026 World Cup via Draw Against Turkey
Spain earned their place in the 2026 World Cup by drawing 2-2 with Turkey in their concluding qualifier on Tuesday, topping Group E in the process. Turkey secured second position and now faces the pl…
Germany and Dutch Clinch World Cup Berths with Impressive Victories
Germany and the Netherlands launched scoring barrages to seal their World Cup qualification through dominant triumphs in their concluding European group fixtures on Monday. "Every player played well…
Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in final round of European qualifiers
The concluding matches of the European qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup occur across Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. In this overview, AFP Sport examines the teams positioned to secure spots a…
Kante comeback bolsters France's push for World Cup spot
Veteran midfielder N'Golo Kante, currently with Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, has rejoined the France national team to strengthen the midfield amid injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers versus Ukraine…
Alexia Putellas nets another goal to steer Spain into UEFA women's Nations League final
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or recipient, found the net once more on Tuesday, confirming that Spain can defend their UEFA Women's Nations League championship against the winner of the Fran…