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Japan has potential to win 2026 World Cup, says veteran Honda

Japan has potential to win 2026 World Cup, says veteran Honda

Japan has already qualified for next year's World Cup. At the last edition in Qatar in 2022, they beat European powers Spain and Germany on their way to the last 16

Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style

Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style

Germany took early control as they beat Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig. The Netherlands took longer to pull away before overcoming Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam

UAE face do-or-die battle against Iraq today in World Cup playoff

UAE face do-or-die battle against Iraq today in World Cup playoff

In the second leg of the fifth-round playoff against hosts Iraq at Basra International Stadium, the UAE must dig deep into their reserves to keep the World Cup dream alive

Priority US visa appointments announced for Fifa World Cup ticket holders

Priority US visa appointments announced for Fifa World Cup ticket holders

This is aimed at making the process for acquiring visas as smooth as possible, and hopefully boosting international attendance for the 2026 World Cup in the process

Italy fans brace for more Fifa World Cup playoff drama

Italy fans brace for more Fifa World Cup playoff drama

The four-time world champions, who last lifted the trophy in 2006, now have to battle through the playoffs in March if they are to avoid missing the tournament for a third straight occasion

Haaland over the moon as Norway end 27-year wait for World Cup berth

Haaland over the moon as Norway end 27-year wait for World Cup berth

Portugal also booked their place in next year's World Cup but Ronaldo could miss the start of the tournament which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico

Ronaldo gets first international red card as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier

Ronaldo gets first international red card as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier

Ronaldo clashed with Dara O'Shea, hitting his elbow into the Ireland defender's back

UAE vs Iraq: Luanzinho's goal leads to hard-fought draw in World Cup playoff

UAE vs Iraq: Luanzinho's goal leads to hard-fought draw in World Cup playoff

The second leg of the playoff will be played in Basra, Iraq, on November 18

Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany

Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany

The Germans face Luxembourg away on Friday before returning home to take on Slovakia on Monday, with the latter match likely to determine who qualifies for the tournament directly

Ronaldo ready to soak up Dublin boos to ease pressure on Portugal

Ronaldo ready to soak up Dublin boos to ease pressure on Portugal

Portugal lead Group F with three wins in four games, and a win will seal their direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, with Ronaldo aiming to feature in his sixth edition of the tournament