2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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Nigeria concentrating on Rwanda encounter before South Africa test

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong insists his team have to concentrate on the game against Rwanda before thinking about the blockbuster clash against South Africa.

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Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah admits Germany's performance against Slovakia 'very bad'

Jonathan Tah admitted he could not explain Germany's latest collapse after the four-time world champions slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in 2026 World Cup qualifying.

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Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes fires Brazil to victory in World Cup qualifier

Bruno Guimaraes carried his excellent Newcastle United form onto the international stage as he starred in Brazil's 3-0 win over Chile in World Cup qualifying on Friday morning.

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Lionel Messi scores twice on final home appearance for Argentina

Lionel Messi delivered a dream farewell performance in what is expected to be his final home match for Argentina, scoring twice as the world champions beat Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.

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FIFA ends uncertainty over Bafana qualifier venue

World governing body FIFA has ended the uncertainty over the venue for Bafana Bafana’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday, confirming that the match will go ahead at Toyota Stadium.

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 13, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Broos demands focus ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Lesotho

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his side cannot afford to drop points when they face Lesotho in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday.