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2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew ranked 3rd in top scorers list in Africa

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Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew is among the top scorers in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The experienced Black Stars forward is ranked third in the top scorers list.Jordan Ayew with four goals is only trailing…

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Lionel Messi responds to Kylian Mbappe’s claim that Euros are harder to win than FIFA World Cup

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Lionel Messi has challenged Kylian Mbappe’s controversial recent claim about the Euros. Ahead of Euro 2024, France captain Mbappe suggested that it is easier to win the FIFA World Cup than it is to be champions of Europe. Mbappe said that…

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Don’t expect to see the United States in Philly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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If the U.S. men's national team finishes first or second in its group, it wouldn't even play on the East Coast at all unless it makes the final or third-place game.

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'Don't Just Need Hook But Crook as Well': Indian Football Fraternity Distraught After 'Injustice' in FIFA WC 2026 Qualifier Clash Against Qatar

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India were hard done by a horrendous decision during their do-or-die fixture on Tuesday and AIFF sought to write to FIFA to address the injustice they suffered in the game in Doha.

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Poor refereeing robs India of a chance to script history

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Poor refereeing cost India a historic entry into the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as Qatar emerged… Continue reading FIFA WC Qualifiers: Poor refereeing robs India of a chance to script history

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AIFF Seeks Sporting Compensation After Qatar’s Controversial Goal Halted India’s Progress in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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The referee didn’t blow the whistle despite the Indian players not being in action and the goal was allowed. The replays clearly showed how the ball had gone out of play but the goal stood, helping Qatar level 1-1.

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Morocco seal big win but Cameroon and Ivory Coast draw

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Ayoub El Kaabi scored a hat-trick as Morocco thrashed Congo-Brazzaville 6-0 in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Cameroon and Ivory Coast both had to settle for draws away from home.Azzedine Ounahi, Crystal Palace-bound…

2026 FIFA WORLD Cup: Resign if Eagles fail to qualify, Sports Editors’ guild tells NFF board, Finidi

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The Guild of Sports Editors, yesterday, told the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that they must be ready to resign from the body if they failed to guide the Super Eagles to the 2026 World Cup finals scheduled to hold in the…

Philippines concludes Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign with loss

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The Philippine men’s football team wrapped up its Fifa World Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 loss to Indonesia Tuesday at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Goals scored courtesy of Thom Haye and Rizky Ramadhani from each half…

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AIFF Writes to FIFA, AFC Following Controversial Goal by Qatar Against India in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

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India led the game till the 72nd minute of the game but Qatar levelled the game following a controversial equaliser. Yousef Aymen found the back of the net after the ball had gone out of play. They scored another goal in the final minutes…

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‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ Abhishek Bachchan’s Reaction to India’s Defeat by 'Controversial' Qatar Goal in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (See Pics)

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Abhishek Bachchan has voiced his dissatisfaction with India's loss in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, attributing it to a controversial Qatar goal. Describing the outcome as 'Ridiculous'.

Exclusive - Chelsea express interest in re-signing former FIFA Under-20 Golden Ball winner

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HITC understands that Chelsea are considering bringing Dominic Solanke back to Stamford Bridge this summer and they have enquired about his situation in recent weeks....

2026 FIFA WCQ: It’s “Very, Very Difficult” for Nigeria Now – Lawal

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Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has described the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as "very, very difficult" following their unexpected defeat to Benin Republic.

Indonesia ‘closer to dream’ of Fifa World Cup after beating Philippines

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Indonesian fans and leaders hailed their football team after they booked a place in the third round of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers for the first time after beating the Philippines on Tuesday. The Indonesian team has only been represented…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India Men’s Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Hits Back at Controversial Qatar’s Goal Against Blue Tigers

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The controversy took place in the 73rd minute when Qatar's Youssef Ayman Farahat scored an equaliser under dubious circumstances. It started after Indian skipper and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved a header from Yousef Aymen and the…

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China Keeps Its FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Hopes Alive Despite 1–0 Loss to South Korea

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There was also heartbreak for the India squad. India needed to beat Group A leader Qatar to be sure of progressing but lost 2-1 in Doha after scoring the first goal. Kuwait scored in the 81st minute to Afghanistan 1-0 and take second spot…

Fifa president ‘counting down the days’

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Like football fans all around the world, Fifa President Gianni Infantino says he is “counting down the days” with exactly two years to go until the Fifa World Cup ’26 …

FIFA World Cup qualifier: India loses 2-1 after controversial Qatar goal; drops out of WC qualification

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India were ahead thanks to Lallianzuala Chhangte's 37th minute goal but a Qatar disaster struck when the referee adjudged Yousef Aymen's 73rd minute equaliser as fair after the ball appeared to have gone out of play.

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Controversial Qatar Goal Video: Football Fans React After India 'Robbed' Of Chance to Advance in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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India suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match and they went out of contention from the qualifying for the major football tournament.