Articles tagged with #qualifiers

LISBON, Portugal - In a stunning turn of events, Portugal's perfect start to the World Cup qualifiers came to an abrupt end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary at the Estádio José Alvalade on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal, but a late goal from Hungary denied the Selecao...

LISBON, PORTUGAL - Portugal is on the cusp of securing its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a tough test awaits as they host Hungary at the Estádio José Alvalade on Tuesday. The Selecao, led by Roberto Martínez, has been flawless in World Cup qualifying, collecting maximum points from their open...

In a World Cup qualifier that promises to be a one-sided contest, Spain looks to continue its flawless start against struggling Bulgaria. The European champions, led by Luis de la Fuente, have won all three group matches so far, scoring 11 goals and conceding none. Spain's injury list is long, with ...

South Africa's national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, scored a crucial 3-0 win over Rwanda in the 10th round of World Cup qualifying, restoring their hopes of making it to the 2026 tournament. The match, held at Mbombela Stadium, was a must-win for South Africa, who needed the three points to regain c...

Sweden's Nya Ullevi Stadium was abuzz with tension on Monday as the host nation faced off against Kosovo in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Despite being favored to win, Sweden's struggling form has raised eyebrows, and a loss could spell disaster for their qualifying campaign. With Kosov...

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, Cameroon's hopes for automatic qualification hang precariously in the balance as they face off against Angola at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde, Monday. The Indomitable Lions, currently second in Group D with 18 points, m...

El Salvador's 0-1 defeat to Panama in the 2026 Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers has sent shockwaves through the football world. José Fajardo's 55th-minute goal proved to be the difference-maker in a highly intense match that saw both teams fight for every inch. As Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla said, ...