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Antonio Nusa stars as Norway 'smash' struggling Sweden in World Cup warmup

Norway delivered an impressive attacking display to beat Sweden 3-1 at Ullevaal Stadium on Monday, extending their strong run of form with a 12th victory in their last 15 matches.

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World Cup qualifiers: Viktor Gyokeres the hero for Sweden, Italy fall short

Sweden and Turkey booked their respective places for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night, while Italy suffered a shock defeat on penalties to end their hopes of qualification.

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Mikel Arteta praises Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal extend lead with Sunderland win

Mikel Arteta hailed Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish striker scored twice in Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win over Sunderland, but insisted the Gunners' nine-point lead at the top means little in the title race.

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Scotland claim dramatic win over Denmark to earn 2026 World Cup qualification

Scotland leapfrogged Denmark to secure their first World Cup qualification since 1998, thanks to a 4-2 win on Tuesday, while Austria were confirmed as Group H winners.

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Euro WC qualifiers: Scotland handed lifeline, Spain and Switzerland win

Saturday's World Cup qualifying for the Europe was headlined by Belarus holding Denmark to a draw to keep Scotland's qualification hopes alive after loss to Greece.

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Kylian Mbappe's dazzling strike sparks French fireworks in World Cup qualifier frenzy

As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.

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