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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Returning to the Land of Memories: Iraq's National Team in Mexico for the Dream of the 2026 World Cup

Iraq's national football team arrives in Monterrey, Mexico, to prepare for a crucial playoff match that could qualify them for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 22 • 09:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

LIVE: Latvian handball players battle strong Poland in World Cup qualifiers

Latvia faces Poland in a crucial World Cup qualifying match, with significant gaps in their team roster.

Mar 19 • 17:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Will Calzona end in March? Let's talk about football, he says. Kováčik: Not everything can be done as he imagines

Francesco Calzona, coach of the Slovak national football team, faces the possibility of being dismissed if the team loses their upcoming qualifying matches for the World Cup.

Mar 19 • 15:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Hope is growing that Šulc will be fit for the playoff, Lyon will put him on the bench

Czech footballer Pavel Šulc is set to rejoin Olympique Lyon's squad after recovering from an injury, providing a positive boost for the national team ahead of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Ireland.

Mar 18 • 15:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Darida returns, Šulc is also included in the squad for the Irish, and the new captain is already clear

Czech footballer Pavel Šulc returns from injury as part of the national team's squad for the World Cup qualifying playoffs, alongside former captain Vladimír Darida.

Mar 17 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Brian Riemer has made room for several new names: Here is the squad for the World Cup fate match

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer has selected a 25-man squad for the crucial World Cup qualifying match against North Macedonia, featuring players in great form, including Kasper Høgh from Bodø/Glimt.

Mar 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Damsgaard exits with injury in Brentford disappointment against bottom team a day before national team selection

Danish footballer Mikkel Damsgaard sustained an injury during a Premier League match, raising concerns about his availability for the national team ahead of critical World Cup qualifying matches.

Mar 16 • 22:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

World Cup qualifier: ‘Congo DR to replicate performance against Nigeria’

The coach of the Congo DR national football team, Sebastien Desabre, emphasizes his squad's readiness and motivation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, reflecting on their challenging journey in the qualifying campaign.

Mar 16 • 17:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: FIFA's Disciplinary Hammer Falls On Nigeria, DR Congo

FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and DR Congo for disciplinary violations during their World Cup qualifying playoff match in Morocco.

Mar 16 • 04:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

France survive late D’Tigress rally in 93-86 win

Nigeria's women's basketball team faced a close defeat against France, ending with a score of 93-86 in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Mar 16 • 01:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Basketball (F): Fourth consecutive victory for the French team against Nigeria

The French women's basketball team claimed their fourth consecutive victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament against Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 20:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

WNBA star Angel Reese calls out fake quote on social media: 'Rent must be due'

WNBA star Angel Reese confronts a fake quote attributed to her on social media as she competes with Team USA in the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying games.

Mar 15 • 15:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Between the Visa Crisis and Airspace Closure: Will Iraq End a 40-Year Absence from the World Cup?

Iraq's national football team is just one match away from qualifying for the World Cup for the second time in history, after a 40-year absence since 1986.

Mar 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Sports

Iraq National Team Goes to Mexico in Attempt to Qualify for the World Cup

The Iraqi national football team is set to travel to Mexico to compete for a spot in Norway's World Cup qualifying group, with the decisive match scheduled for March 31.

Mar 15 • 00:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

D’Tigress seek to bounce back against Philippines

Nigeria's D’Tigress aim to recover from a defeat against South Korea as they prepare to face the Philippines in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Mar 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Basketball: Argentina achieved a golden victory against Turkey in the Qualifying Tournament for the 2026 World Cup

The Argentine women's basketball team secured a crucial victory against Turkey, winning 59-55 in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament held in Turkey.

Mar 12 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PM Otepää: Zahkna, who lost a lot of time due to his fall, said that the most important thing is that I stayed healthy

The biathlon World Cup stage in Otepää was marked by Kristo Siimer's career-best performance in the men's 10 km sprint, with Mark-Markos Kehva also qualifying for the chase race.

Mar 12 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Estonian skiers were far from qualifying for the quarter-finals in the classic sprint, Klæbo withdrew

Estonian cross-country skiers failed to qualify for the quarter-finals in the classic sprint at the World Cup event in Drammen, Norway.

Mar 12 • 16:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Latvian biathletes finish outside the TOP30 in sprint, Lozbers qualifies for the Pursuit for the first time in the World Cup

Latvian biathletes struggled in the sprint event, with significant challenges affecting their rankings despite one athlete qualifying for the next round.

Mar 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"You are making a huge mistake." Koubek could already be with the national team, but he went into a black tunnel

Czech football coach Koubek, now set to lead his team into a World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, could have joined the national squad earlier if not for a controversial incident involving players in a night club.

Mar 12 • 05:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

D’Tigress thrash Colombia 70-37 in W’Cup qualifier opener

Nigeria's D’Tigress won their first match in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with a decisive 70-37 victory over Colombia.

Mar 12 • 03:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Visa Crisis is Over: The Iraqi National Team is Ready for the Decisive Match in the World Playoffs

The Iraqi football team is set to travel to Mexico for a critical World Cup qualifying match after resolving visa issues that had previously caused concerns.

Mar 11 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Which football team could replace Iran in the World Cup 2026

FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation are considering giving Iran's vacant World Cup spot to Iraq, the next best-placed team in qualifying, with the UAE also in contention.

Mar 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Argentina goes for its ticket: the Qualifying Tournament for the Women's World Cup in Germany 2026 kicks off

The Argentine women's basketball team begins its challenging journey in a qualifying tournament in Istanbul for the 2026 Women's World Cup.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

D’Tigress begin training in France for W’Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has started their training in France in preparation for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026.

Mar 10 • 01:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Iraq requests to postpone qualifier match for the 2026 World Cup due to conflict in the Middle East

Iraq's national football team manager, Graham Arnold, has requested FIFA's support to postpone an important World Cup qualifying match due to rising tensions between Iran and the United States.

Mar 9 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Iraq requests postponement of the World Cup 2026 playoffs

Iraq's national football team has requested a postponement of the World Cup 2026 qualifying playoffs due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wales want Tottenham player to switch allegiances from England for World Cup play-off

Wales aims to convince Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips to represent them instead of England in hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.

Mar 9 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Iraq requests FIFA to postpone World Cup qualifying playoff match

Iraq's national football team has requested FIFA to postpone their World Cup qualifying playoff match due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Iraqi national team coach wants to postpone World Cup playoff match

Iraq's national football team coach Graham Arnold has proposed delaying the World Cup qualifying playoff matches due to the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Potential Norway opponent asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff due to war

Iraq's national football coach has requested FIFA to delay the crucial World Cup qualifying match due to ongoing conflicts impacting player logistics.

Mar 9 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

World Cup Qualification: The DFB Women Rediscover Efficiency

The German women's national football team showcased improved efficiency in their World Cup qualifying match against Norway, hitting the net multiple times following a slow start.

Mar 8 • 12:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Kolega and Zubčić in the second run, McGrath leads in Kranjska Gora

Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath leads after the first run of the penultimate slalom of the World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, with Samuel Kolega and Filip Zubčić qualifying for the second run.

Mar 8 • 11:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2027 World Cup Qualifiers: The Blues continue by dominating Poland

The French women's football team secured their second consecutive victory in World Cup qualifying, defeating Poland 4-1.

Mar 7 • 22:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Germany in World Cup Qualification: Norway is also hopeless

Germany's national women's football team dominated Norway in their recent World Cup qualifying match, showcasing impressive defense and goalkeeping despite some injuries sustained during the game.

Mar 7 • 19:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Spain wins authoritatively against Ukraine and escapes danger

Spain comfortably defeated Ukraine in a qualifying match for the World Cup, marking a crucial step in their campaign while also navigating geopolitical tensions.

Mar 7 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

WM Qualification: DFB Women Triumph Over Norway

The German women's football team convincingly defeated Norway 4-0 in their World Cup qualifying match, showcasing their strong ambitions for the 2027 World Cup.

Mar 7 • 19:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway fell apart after nightmare minutes: – Frustrating

Norway faced a crushing defeat in their second World Cup qualifying match against Germany, raising concerns about their performance.

Mar 7 • 18:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Miscalculation for Sweden – historic points loss

Sweden's women's football team faced a disappointing outcome in their match against Serbia, resulting in their first-ever points loss to the team during the World Cup qualifying round.

Mar 7 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Ukraine - Spain live | The match begins in Turkey

Spain's women's football team faces Ukraine in a World Cup qualifying match, seeking their second victory in the tournament after an initial win against Iceland.

Mar 7 • 17:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A special match for the Helmarit goalkeeper – did not save a single shot

Katriina Talaslahti, Finland's national football team goalkeeper, played her first match in some time but notably did not have to make any saves during the 3-1 victory over Latvia in a World Cup qualifying match.

Mar 7 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Norway's Incredible Home Dominance: - Quite Extreme

Norwegian women's national football team has a remarkable record in home World Cup qualifying matches, winning 36 out of 37, but concerns about the quality of opposition remain.

Mar 7 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The challenge of Agostina Burani in what could be her "last dance" with the basketball team: "Qualifying for the World Cup would be the cherry on top"

Agostina Burani prepares for a crucial qualification tournament that could mark the end of her national basketball career.

Mar 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Matthias Tass, who briefly returned to the field, awaits another lengthy injury break

Estonian basketball player Matthias Tass will be sidelined for at least a month following an injury sustained during a World Cup qualifying match against Sweden.

Mar 6 • 17:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Guide: Serbian star threatens Sweden in World Cup qualification

Sweden prepares to face Serbia in a crucial women’s football World Cup qualifying match, with Serbia bolstered by the return of their star player.

Mar 6 • 15:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

D’Tigress unveil final 2026 FIBA W’Cup qualifying squad

Nigeria’s women's basketball team, D’Tigress, has announced their final squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Mar 6 • 06:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Ilves showed 16th result in the qualifying competition

Estonian ski jumper Kristjan Ilves secured 16th place in a qualifying event in Lahti, Finland.

Mar 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: FIFA dashes Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes, Yabatech student killed, state police panel, other top stories

FIFA's confirmation of DR Congo's participation in the World Cup play-off has eliminated the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the 2026 tournament, alongside updates on political unrest and security reforms in Nigeria.

Mar 5 • 07:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Competition in Attack: Congestion in the Forward Line for the German Women's Football Team

The German women's football team secured a 5-0 victory against Slovenia in their World Cup qualifying match, highlighting a competitive shift in their offensive lineup.

Mar 4 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The 10 stars who will not be present at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will miss several international soccer stars who were eliminated in the recent qualifying matches.

Mar 4 • 10:57 UTC

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