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"Let's Shock The World": Iraq Seals Stunning FIFA World Cup Return After 40 Years
Iran coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia.
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A Footballing Empire In Ashes: How Italy Lost Their Way On Global Stage
Italy have failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup for three consecutive editions, despite winning the 2020 European Championships.
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"It Hurts, It Really Hurts": Italy Coach Gennaro Gattuso Shattered By FIFA World Cup Setback
Gattuso was hired last June to replace the fired Luciano Spalletti, with Italy's World Cup qualifying hopes already flagging again.
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Tears, Despair And Unreal Scenes As Italy Miss Out On FIFA World Cup Qualification Again
Italy are the first World Cup winners to miss three consecutive editions of the tournament, and it was also a third straight elimination in the play-offs after Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia four years ago.
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Italy Up Against Familiar Face Edin Dzeko In Bosnia Battle For FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification
If Italy is going to qualify for its first World Cup in 12 years, the Azzurri's defenders are going to have to contain a striker they respect and know well.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Teams, Format, And All You Need To Know
The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup.
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Japan Strike Late To Win Scotland Friendly
Scotland's first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito's late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.
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Federico Chiesa Recalled To Italy's World Cup Playoff Squad
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa was recalled Friday to Italy's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs while Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will miss the match to undergo surgery.
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India Drawn With China In Thomas and Uber Cups
India qualified for the 2026 Thomas Cup through their position in the BWF men's team rankings following the Badminton Asia Team Championships. The women's team also secured their Uber Cup berth via the world rankings.
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T20 World Cup 2026's 'Stupidest Team' Named By England Great, It Lost Only One Match. There's A Big India Connection
The T20 World Cup 2026 had several great performances. While India were the winners, New Zealand showed the world their prowess as a solid T20I side with the way they dismantled South Africa in the semi-final
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"Let's Shock The World": Iraq Seals Stunning FIFA World Cup Return After 40 Years
Iran coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia.
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A Footballing Empire In Ashes: How Italy Lost Their Way On Global Stage
Italy have failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup for three consecutive editions, despite winning the 2020 European Championships.
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"It Hurts, It Really Hurts": Italy Coach Gennaro Gattuso Shattered By FIFA World Cup Setback
Gattuso was hired last June to replace the fired Luciano Spalletti, with Italy's World Cup qualifying hopes already flagging again.
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Tears, Despair And Unreal Scenes As Italy Miss Out On FIFA World Cup Qualification Again
Italy are the first World Cup winners to miss three consecutive editions of the tournament, and it was also a third straight elimination in the play-offs after Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia four years ago.
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Italy Up Against Familiar Face Edin Dzeko In Bosnia Battle For FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification
If Italy is going to qualify for its first World Cup in 12 years, the Azzurri's defenders are going to have to contain a striker they respect and know well.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Teams, Format, And All You Need To Know
The final six World Cup places will be decided this week with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup.
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Japan Strike Late To Win Scotland Friendly
Scotland's first outing since ending a 28-year wait to qualify for the World Cup ended in defeat as Junya Ito's late strike earned Japan a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.
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Federico Chiesa Recalled To Italy's World Cup Playoff Squad
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa was recalled Friday to Italy's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs while Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will miss the match to undergo surgery.
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India Drawn With China In Thomas and Uber Cups
India qualified for the 2026 Thomas Cup through their position in the BWF men's team rankings following the Badminton Asia Team Championships. The women's team also secured their Uber Cup berth via the world rankings.
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T20 World Cup 2026's 'Stupidest Team' Named By England Great, It Lost Only One Match. There's A Big India Connection
The T20 World Cup 2026 had several great performances. While India were the winners, New Zealand showed the world their prowess as a solid T20I side with the way they dismantled South Africa in the semi-final
