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World Cup 2026: Germany and Netherlands book their spots on last day
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
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Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye
Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.
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Has Benin’s foiled coup made ECOWAS a West African heavyweight once more?
The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.
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Portugal on the cusp of World Cup qualification heading into Ireland clash
Portugal has the opportunity to secure qualification for FIFA 2026 World Cup when they travel to Dublin to play Ireland.
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Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
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Spain looking to ice World Cup spot against Turkiye in final qualifier
Group E leaders Spain aim to qualify for direct entry into next year's World Cup with a final takedown of Turkiye.
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Who’s in, who’s out: Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup?
Al Jazeera's breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
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Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December's draw.
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From paper to plastic balls: The complete guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
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Football world braces for FIFA World Cup 2026 draw with Trump presiding
US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
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Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
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Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott
Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
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