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Bafana Bafana Still Believe In Fairytales As 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Hangs In The Balance

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Bafana Bafana must beat Rwanda to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive, with Ronwen Williams believing in fairytales and Hugo Broos guiding a tense campaign.

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Narrow FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat for Isaac Price & Northern Ireland

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Narrow FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat for Isaac Price & Northern Ireland

FIFA W’Cup Qualifier: Cape Verde Becomes Second Smallest Country to Reach World Cup

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Cape Verde have made history by becoming the second smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, after a 3–0 victory over Eswatini in Praia secured top spot in their group and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of Cameroon. Dailon…

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Which countries have never qualified for World Cup? List of national teams that have missed men's FIFA tournament

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The road to World Cup qualification is long and difficult with only a minority of FIFA nations ever reaching the competition itself.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Tracking which teams have qualified as Cape Verde join the field from Africa

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Cape Verde in Ghana have become the most recent teams to book their place

Cape Verde Qualify for First-Ever FIFA World Cup, Become 14th African Nation to Reach Global Stage

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Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, becoming the 14th African nation to achieve the feat. The Blue Sharks sealed qualification with an emphatic 3–0 home victory over Eswatini, thanks to second…

Why was the head of FIFA at Gaza peace summit? How football boss has built up friendship with Trump, backed his bid for Nobel Peace Prize and supported Israel

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Stood proudly next to Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino may have surprised those who spotted him at Gaza's peace summit today.

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Sunday Oliseh Accuses NFF Of Pocketing $1 Million FIFA Bonus From 2002 World Cup

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Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has alleged that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) withheld a $1 million payment from FIFA meant to reward the national team for qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Speaking on the…

Countries making World Cup debuts: Updated list of nations making first FIFA tournament appearance in 2026

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Expansion to 48 teams provides the best chance yet for smaller nations to reach the World Cup, including those who have never done so before.

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FIFA president, over two dozen world leaders attend peace summit in Egypt while Netanyahu skips it

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Kings, diplomats, prime ministers and presidents from at least 27 different countries converged upon the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh Monday for the "Summit for Peace" to herald what everyone hopes is the end of the war in Gaza.

Can Ireland still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

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Ruben Neves’ last gasp header has given Ireland around a 9% chance of WC qualification.

Wales vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of WAL vs BEL Football Match in IST

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Wales are currently third in the standings with 10 points from 5 matches played and Belgium are above them with 11 points. The Red Devils are undefeated so far in this qualifying campaign and given the quality in their squad, they are the…

Wales vs Belgium live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier for *FREE*, team news

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Here's how to watch Wales vs Belgium, including free options as the hosts seek an upset win in Cardiff that puts World Cup qualification in their own hands.

Slovenia vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of SVN vs SUI Football Match in IST

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The Red Crosses defeated Sweden 0-2 in the last game and the victory came without them hitting the top gear. Opponents Slovenia do not have a win to show for in their qualifying run and are third in the standings. They need to make this…

Newcastle United seek FIFA compensation amid little known rule after major injury set-back

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Newcastle United have reportedly made an approach to FIFA as they look to recoup some of the money they are paying Yoane Wissa while he is side-lined through injury.

Sweden vs Kosovo: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier for *FREE*

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Here's how you can watch Sweden vs Kosovo for free from anywhere in the world in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

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USMNT aim to build momentum against Australia; FIFA World Cup qualifying hits crunch time with Nigeria at risk

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Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Belgium face a massive test against Wales

FIFA rule could see Newcastle United recoup millions after latest injury setback

Yoane Wissa is yet to make his debut for Newcastle United following his £55million transfer from Brentford to St James' Park.

FIFA gave Nigeria $1m for World Cup qualification, NFF pocketed the money – Oliseh

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Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, of pocketing $1 million from FIFA. Oliseh, speaking on the Home Turf podcast, claimed the money was reward for Nigeria qualifying for the 2002…

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Iceland vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of ISL vs FRA Football Match in IST

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Iceland have suffered back to back defeats, which has pushed them below Ukraine and in the third spot in the standings. This is a massive game for them and they need a positive result here in order to keep a check on Ukraine. France are…