Ronaldo joins Trump, Saudi Crown Prince at White House dinner
WASHINGTON – Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare appearance in the United States on Tuesday as he attended a White House state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The 40-year-old forward, who signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr in June, was seated near the front of the…
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Curacao become smallest-ever nation to qualify for World Cup
CURAÇAO, Willemstad – Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to reach a FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica secured top spot in Group B and capped an unbeaten Concacaf qualifying campaign for the Caribbean side.
Curaçao, with a population of just over 156,000, surpassed Iceland’s previous record from 2018 and advanced to their…
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Belgium, Spain clinch World Cup spots on last day of qualifying
SEVILLE, Spain – Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria sealed the remaining automatic European berths for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as the continent’s qualifying campaign came to an end.
Spain finished top of Group E despite being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Turkey, extending their unbeaten run in competitive matches to 31 —…
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Robertson ‘in bits’ over Jota as Scotland reach WC
MANCHESTER, England – Scotland captain Andrew Robertson said he struggled to contain his emotions in the hours before his side’s decisive 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday, a result that confirmed the country’s place at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
The Liverpool full-back, 31, revealed that the achievement was tempered by…
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Wales Thrash North Macedonia 7-1 to Secure Home Play-Off Advantage
A commanding attacking display, led by a hat-trick from captain Harry Wilson, propelled Wales to a decisive 7-1 victory over North Macedonia on Tuesday. The win at the Cardiff City Stadium ensures Wales will have home advantage in the upcoming World Cup qualification play-off round.
Needing a victory to finish second in Group J, Craig Bellamy’s…
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Sweden’s Winless Qualifying Campaign Ends With Slovenia Draw
Sweden concluded a historically disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Slovenia at the Friends Arena on Tuesday. The result confirms the first winless qualifying cycle in the nation's history, a stark contrast to Slovenia's own finish after they had already been eliminated.
The point, secured by a late equalizer,…
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Spain Qualifies for World Cup Despite Stubborn Turkey Fightback
Spain secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, though the celebration was tempered by a frustrating 2-2 draw with a determined Turkey. The result extends Spain's unbeaten run in competitive matches to 31 games, equaling a record set by Italy, but the performance was far from straightforward for the world's top-ranked team.
Needing…
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Dramatic Late Goals Send Scotland to First World Cup Since 1998
Scotland ended their 26-year wait for a FIFA World Cup finals appearance in the most dramatic fashion possible, scoring two stoppage-time goals to secure a 4-2 victory over Denmark at a euphoric Hampden Park on Tuesday. The win seals automatic qualification for next year's tournament, while Denmark are consigned to the play-offs.
The historic…
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Bulgaria Defeat Georgia 2-1 to Avoid Historic Winless Qualifying Campaign
Bulgaria secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle on Tuesday, defeating Georgia 2-1 at the National Stadium Vasil Levski. The win, orchestrated by two assists from Zdravko Dimitrov, ensures the one-time World Cup semi-finalists avoid their first winless qualifying campaign in 72 years.
Despite both teams being…
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Jordan vs Mali prediction, H2H and probable lineups, November 18, 2025
It’s game day! Jordan takes on Mali in what promises to be a tense showdown. Both sides are hungry for a win, and fans are buzzing with predictions. Let’s break it down and see what we can expect from this clash.
Form Guide
Jordan:Jordan’s been a mixed bag recently. A few solid wins, but also some frustrating losses that have kept fans on…
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