FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Japan advances in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over N.Korea
Japan has been declared the winner of its cancelled World Cup qualifying match against North Korea by forfeit, the sport’s global governing body told the Japan...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 4 weeks agoJapan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 4 weeks agoN. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over ‘unforeseen circumstances’
North Korea’s home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 1 month agoJapan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to “hostile” North Korea for next week’s World Cup qualifier in...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months agoWatch: Organizers accused of negligence over Brazil-Argentina brawl
Brazilian police and football authorities traded blame Wednesday after a brawl broke out ahead of Brazil’s match against arch-rivals Argentina, leaving...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months ago‘Not pleasant’ comments fired up South Korea’s Son for China clash
South Korea’s two-goal skipper Son Heung-min said “not pleasant” comments from opponents China had fired him up to do the business...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months agoNew coach for Thailand after muted World Cup campaign start
Thailand’s football team have parted ways with head coach Alexandre Polking, officials said Wednesday, after a mixed start to their 2026 World...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months agoWatch: Argentina sink Brazil in World Cup qualifier; Uruguay march on
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months agoPalestinians fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier
Palestinian flags and the black-and-white keffiyeh scarf flew high in Kuwait’s Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium as football fans vented their emotions...
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers
/ 5 months agoNigeria FA have no money to pay off coach Peseiro: official
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would fire coach Jose Peseiro if they had the money to pay him off after two...