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Joy and heartbreak as World Cup qualifying marathon ends

The 48-team field for FIFA ’s biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina to face Canada in FIFA World Cup opener

Canada will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in June to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto after Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy in a penalty shootout in their qualifier playoff final, leaving many Italy supporters heartbroken.

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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification after 52 years

The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.

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Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup

With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football

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Bosnia-Herzegovina stun Italy to reach 2026 World Cup on penalties

Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated four-time champions Italy on penalties to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Italy, reduced to 10 men, missed out on a third consecutive tournament.

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Joy and heartbreak as World Cup qualifying marathon ends

Bosnia-Herzegovina to face Canada in FIFA World Cup opener

DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification after 52 years

Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup

Bosnia-Herzegovina stun Italy to reach 2026 World Cup on penalties

Infantino confirms Iran's World Cup participation

Iraq secures final 2026 World Cup spot after 2-1 win over Bolivia

DR Congo secures World Cup spot after 52-year absence

Ghana cuts ties with head coach Addo, months before World Cup start

Iraq football team arrives in Mexico after travel delays

Mexico finalize World Cup preparations ahead of Belgium friendly

Argentina prepare for Zambia friendly as Messi set to start

Portland hosts World Cup for immigrant and refugee girls

Roberto De Zerbi emerges as top candidate for Tottenham manager role

Norway prepare for Switzerland friendly as Haaland set to return

Italy faces Bosnia in crucial World Cup play-off led by veteran Dzeko

CAF announces reforms after chaotic AFCON final

World Cup 2026 under fire as Amnesty warns of human rights risks

French football team ends American friendlies on high success

French court to rule on Cardiff’s £100m Sala claim

Melbourne City reach AFC Women’s Champions League semis

Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after seven games

Denver sets NWSL attendance record in Summit debut

World Cup fever hits NYC as France unveils team jersey

World Cup bets: Canada, U.S., Portugal picks for this weekend

Brazil recuperates after embarrassing loss to France

Argentina edge past Mauritania 2-1 in pre-World Cup friendly

Jamaica secure playoff final spot with 1-0 win over New Caledonia

Bolivia beat Suriname 2-1 to advance in World Cup playoffs final

Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after eight years and 255 goals