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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer

Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer

  • Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa scored in the final minute to silence the home fans in Uyo, Nigeria as the visitors claimed a 1-1 draw
  • South Africa defeated Benin 2-0 to consolidate the top spot
By AP ·
Saudi Arabia struggle to make an impression in Japan in World Cup qualifier

Saudi Arabia struggle to make an impression in Japan in World Cup qualifier

By Arab News Japan ·
Neymar recalled by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina

Neymar recalled by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina

By AP ·
5 things we learned from the latest action-packed 2026 World Cup 3rd-round qualifiers

5 things we learned from the latest action-packed 2026 World Cup 3rd-round qualifiers

By Arab News ·
India pin World Cup hopes on arch-rivals Pakistan beating Kiwis in Dubai today

India pin World Cup hopes on arch-rivals Pakistan beating Kiwis in Dubai today

By Muhammad Ibrahim ·
South Korea down Jordan to remain unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

South Korea down Jordan to remain unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

By Reuters ·
Australia revive World Cup hopes with 3-1 win over China

Australia revive World Cup hopes with 3-1 win over China

By AP ·
Messi back in Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia

Messi back in Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia

By AP ·
Kuwait football board quits after match chaos

Kuwait football board quits after match chaos

By AFP ·
Palestine dreaming of 2026 World Cup ahead of Jordan derby

Palestine dreaming of 2026 World Cup ahead of Jordan derby

By John Duerden ·
Rohit hails India World Cup win as ‘dream come true for a billion’

Rohit hails India World Cup win as ‘dream come true for a billion’

By AFP ·
Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

By AFP ·
Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

By AFP ·

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