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Top Headlines
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time top goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo scores and becomes the player with most World Cup qualifiers goals (41 goals) in history after netting brace for Portugal v. Hungary.
Messi becomes the all-time top assist provider in national team with 60 assists
Argentina defeated Puerto Rico 6-0 in a friendly match, while Messi makes a record.
Results of CAF Qualifiers: 9 teams into WC, Nigeria & Cameroon into play-offs
Nine African teams have gained their spot at the biggest ever World Cup, with four more teams competing for a spot in the inter-confederations play-offs.
Match Reports
Portugal 2-2 Hungary: Szoboszlai's last-minute equalizer denies Ronaldo's brace
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set a new goalscoring record but his Portugal side could only draw with Hungary to miss a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Latvia 0-5 England: Three Lions secure World Cup spot as Kane nets double
England confirmed their qualification for next summer's World Cup by overwhelming Latvia in Riga.
Japan 3-2 Brazil: A dramatic comeback for the Samurai Blue, Martinelli scores
Ayase Ueda capped a remarkable turnaround for Japan as his 71st-minute header sealed a sensational 3-2 victory over Brazil in an international friendly on Tuesday.
Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Osimhen's hat-trick leads Super Eagles into the play-offs
The 4-0 victory was enough for the Super Eagles to secure one of four spaces in next month's African play-offs.
Senegal 4-0 Mauritania: Mane's brace sends Teranga Lions into the 2026 World Cup
Senegal book their tickets to the World Cupwith the valuable three points.
Italy 3-0 Israel: Retegui strikes twice to book WC play-off spot for Azzurri
Mateo Retegui stepped up with two goals, plus Gianluca Mancini’s header, as Italy beat Israel 3-0 in a strange atmosphere to lock down that World Cup play-off place, but it was far from a convincing performance.
Spain 4-0 Bulgaria: Merino nets double headers in comfortable win for hosts
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain beat Bulgaria to move closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Puerto Rico 0-6 Argentina: Mac Allister and Lautaro's braces secure victory
Lionel Messi breaks a record in the friendly match while Mac Allister and Lautaro score braces.
These Things Happen
OFFICIAL: Chelsea announce two new signings from Premier League rivals
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of two promising youngsters, Riley Ebho and Jashayde Greenwood, from Premier League rivals West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively, bolstering their Under-18s squad.
South Africa are back at the FIFA World Cup after 16 years since 2010
Bafana Bafana will be present for the first time since hosting the World Cup in 2010, after a tense battle in Group C.
OFFICIAL: Sweden sacked Tomasson after disappointing WC qualification campaign
Jon Dahl Tomasson has been sacked as Sweden manager after Monday's shock 1-0 defeat by Kosovo left their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.
R.I.P, Football superfan who changed name to Mr Manchester United dies aged 62
A FOOTBALL super-fan who changed his name to Mr Manchester United and had the club tattooed on his head has died aged 62.
Reported: Spain, Portugal and Morocco oppose expanding the World Cup to 64 teams
According to the latest report from Cadena Ser, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco oppose expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.
Former PL referee David Coote pleads guilty to making indecent image of child
Former Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to making an indecent image of a child.
Neymar Offers Himself to Napoli Ahead of January Free Transfer Move
Neymar has approached Napoli and Inter over a possible free transfer in January, despite both reportedly turning him down, as the Brazil star looks to revive his form before the 2026 World Cup.
Japan mount incredible comeback to claim their FIRST-EVER win over Brazil
Japan come back to beat Brazil for the first time in their history.
Chelsea sent reality check over Jamie Gittens after selling Noni Madueke
Chelsea let a number of stars leave Stamford Bridge in the summer and they've now been told that one of their new signings, Jamie Gittens, is a downgrade on Noni Madueke
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard whips top off after scoring screamer
LIONEL MESSI's bodyguard - who has become a viral hit for his presence at Inter Miami games - celebrated wildly after scoring a screamer in a new video.
Chelsea named kings of the transfer as they soar in value by over £300M
A new study has revealed the most valuable squads in football with one Premier League side outstripping their rivals after seeing player valuations soar by over £300m in one year.
Jude Bellingham gives life update after news of his parents ‘splitting’
JUDE BELLINGHAM has given fans a life update after the shock news of his parents’ reported split.
Haaland flies into Malaga to party after he was sent home from Norway duty
Erling Haaland left fans in hysterics on Tuesday afternoon as he donned a particularly unique outfit for a post on Instagram.
What They Say
Laporta: We want to pay tribute to Messi, he deserves this
More than three years after that emotional farewell, club president Joan Laporta revealed that relations with the Argentine legend have improved significantly and even hinted at a potential tribute in the near future.
