FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: England drawn with Serbia, Latvia and Albania
1 week, 3 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: England drawn with Serbia, Latvia and Albania

The Hindu  

The groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers from Europe were confirmed in Zurich on Friday, with England being drawn with Latvia, Serbia, Albania and Andorra. The 12 group runners-up go into the playoffs along with four best-ranked group winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League that did not finish in first or second place in the European Qualifiers group stage. Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England coach on Friday was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra. Tuchel starts work in January as the first German coach of the 1966 World Cup winner but was at FIFA headquarters to see the 54 European teams drawn into 12 qualifying groups.

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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal
6 days, 20 hours ago

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal in the group stage of the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament as the draw was made in Lausanne on Monday. Reigning European champion and 2023 World Cup runner-up England was drawn alongside France, the Netherlands and Wales, which will be making its major finals debut. Moreover, players participating in the Women’s …

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
1 week ago

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

The Hindu  

FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian football federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory. Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup. READ | Premier League 2024-25: Maguire says ‘statement’ derby win will boost …

England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins
1 week, 2 days ago

England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thomas Tuchel’s England have been drawn against Serbia, …

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania
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1 week, 3 days ago

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania

Hindustan Times  

ZURICH — Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England coach on Friday was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra. HT Image Tuchel starts work in January as the first German coach of the 1966 World Cup winner but was at FIFA headquarters to see the 54 European …

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania
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1 week, 3 days ago

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England coach on Friday was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra. Tuchel starts work in January as the first German coach of the 1966 World Cup winner but was at FIFA headquarters to see the 54 European teams drawn …

Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition
1 week, 3 days ago

Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition

The Hindu  

The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later, the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade after that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North America as a …

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
1 week, 3 days ago

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

NL Times  

The draw for the qualification groups for the 2026 World Cup was announced on Friday. He will not know which teams his team will have to beat to qualify until after this because six of the 12 groups in the European qualifying schedule for the 2026 World Cup finals consist of five countries, while the other six groups have four …

England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup
1 week, 3 days ago

England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Al Jazeera  

The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage. Spain take on Netherlands in their Nations League quarterfinal, and the winner will join Turkiye, Georgia and Bulgaria in Group E while the losing team goes into Group G alongside Poland, Finland, Lithuania and Malta. World Cup 2022 runners-up …

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
1 week, 3 days ago

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade on from that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North …

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia
1 month ago

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Two rematches of recent World Cup finals were served up Friday in the draw for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League. Spain, the 2010 World Cup winner, was drawn against the Netherlands and 2018 world champion France was paired with Croatia in the two-leg quarterfinals in March. France won that World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League

The Hindu  

The draw seedings for 2026 World Cup qualifying groups in Europe were decided on Tuesday when the last round of Nations League games saw Slovakia and the Czech Republic secure a higher status. READ | UEFA Nations League: Germany denied three points by last-chance penalty for Hungary; Sweden’s Gyökeres scores four Those results pushed Scotland down into pot 3, where …

Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win
1 month ago

Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. If results and standings go San Marino’s way next year in European qualifying groups for the World Cup, then entry awaits to the 16-team playoffs in March 2026. Winning the group promoted San Marino to …

England to be drawn in five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion with Republic of Ireland thrashing
1 month ago

England to be drawn in five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion with Republic of Ireland thrashing

Daily Mail  

England beat Republic of Ireland 5-0 in the Nations League on Sunday England will be drawn in a five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion on Sunday. Teams are to be drawn into 12 World Cup qualifying groups of four or five teams in Zurich on Friday December 13. England will be drawn in a five-team World …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 preview: European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 preview: European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play

The Hindu  

The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe. That’s because Nations League standings and results that factor into the next FIFA rankings published on November 28, will confirm seedings for the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup in North America. Four of the …

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends
1 month, 1 week ago

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe. That’s because Nations League standings, and results that factor into the next FIFA rankings published on Nov. 28, will confirm seedings for the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup in North America. Four …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League

The Hindu  

In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from February 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups included Euro 2022 …

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from Feb. 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups …

FIFA’s World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA’s World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA is preparing a more complicated draw for the European World Cup qualifying groups, giving greater weight to the upcoming UEFA Nations League rather than relying solely on world rankings — but also making most teams wait months to find out their full slate of opponents. The new seeding proposal would give lower-ranked teams like Hungary, Israel, Scotland …

Who will misfiring England face next? How Euro 2024 opponents will be decided TODAY - with trouble-hit Netherlands one of five possible rivals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will misfiring England face next? How Euro 2024 opponents will be decided TODAY - with trouble-hit Netherlands one of five possible rivals

Daily Mail  

England sealed top spot in the Euro 2024 group with a forgettable goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday night. The Three Lions have been made to wait to discover their last-16 opponents due to Group C winners facing one of the four best third placed teams in the competition. Gareth Southgate's side await their last-16 opponents after finishing as Group …

Euro 2024 Group E qualifications scenarios: Belgium, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine, who needs to do what to qualify?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 Group E qualifications scenarios: Belgium, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine, who needs to do what to qualify?

The Hindu  

The 2024 European Championship is reaching its final fixtures of the group stage, with teams confirming their spots in the round of 16 in the last matchdays. Of the six groups in the tournament, Group E has presented one of the closest competitions for qualification, with all four teams level on points going into the final matchday. GROUP E STANDINGS …

Euro 2024: England top group despite grab draw, Denmark, Slovenia wait to know fate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: England top group despite grab draw, Denmark, Slovenia wait to know fate

India Today  

England finished top and Slovenia also advanced to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after an uninspiring 0-0 draw in their final Group C match on Tuesday.England had already qualified for the round of 16 and, despite another flat performance, the draw leaves them in first place in the group on five points. Slovenia finished level on three points with …

Euro 2024: England top group but night belongs to Slovenia after drab 0-0 draw
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: England top group but night belongs to Slovenia after drab 0-0 draw

Hindustan Times  

Underwhelming England sealed top spot in Group C but hardly issued a statement of intent ahead of the Euro 2024 knockout rounds as they toiled to a 0-0 draw with Slovenia, who progressed for the first time in their history on Tuesday. England's Harry Kane, reacts during a Group C match between the England and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 …

Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists

New York Times  

There is a reason, at the very moment Gareth Southgate and his players were having obscenities and plastic cups hurled at them in Cologne on Tuesday, every leading UK bookmaker was slashing the odds on England winning Euro 2024. If it was a free draw after the group stage, as what happens in European club competition, it would be hard …

SVK vs ROU, Euro 2024: All to play for as Romania and Slovakia vow not to settle for draw
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SVK vs ROU, Euro 2024: All to play for as Romania and Slovakia vow not to settle for draw

The Hindu  

Slovakia and Romania meet in Frankfurt on Wednesday knowing victory will secure a place in the last-16 of Euro 2024, but in the tightest of pools, a draw could send both teams through. Group E is on a knife-edge, with all four teams on three points, though Romania sit on top on goals scored from Belgium, followed by Slovakia and …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place. The Dutch top the group on four points ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third on three points having bounced …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Spain ends group stage with three wins; Major talking points from ALB v ESP
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Spain ends group stage with three wins; Major talking points from ALB v ESP

The Hindu  

Spain beat Albania 1-0 to complete its group stage with three wins out of three games at the Dusseldorf Arena on Monday. FOLLOW | LIVE: ALBANIA VS SPAIN SCORE AND UPDATES Take a look at the major talking points from the match: Spain starts 10 new players Spain, having already qualified top, has opted to rest key players. David Raya, …

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out

India Today  

Hosts Germany came back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw with Switzerland thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Niclas Fuellkrug that sends them into the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as winners of Group A, with the Swiss finishing in second place. Germany's Robert Andrich had a 17th-minute goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up, …

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth

The Hindu  

Denmark and Slovenia joined Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England and Netherlands to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16. Team Points Matches Played Wins Draws Losses GF GA GD Germany 7 3 2 1 0 8 2 6 Switzerland 5 3 1 2 0 5 3 2 Hungary 3 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 …

England drawn against France in qualifying as road to Euro 2025 begins
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England drawn against France in qualifying as road to Euro 2025 begins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England will take on France, Sweden and the …

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group
9 months, 2 weeks ago

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Titleholder England landed in a tough group with France, Sweden and Ireland in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Women’s European Championship on Tuesday. England went from winning Euro 2022 as the host country to reaching the World Cup final last year where Sweden was a semifinalist and France reached the quarterfinals. World champion Spain was drawn …

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland

The Hindu  

Defending champion England was handed a tough group, including France and Sweden in its Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying campaign following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Tuesday. France lost the Nations League final to Spain last month but qualified for this year’s Olympics and is ranked number three in the world, with England at four and Sweden at five. …

Nations League groups draw LIVE: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to discover 2024/25 opponents
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nations League groups draw LIVE: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to discover 2024/25 opponents

The Independent  

✕ Close Uefa celebrates 70 years of leading European football Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup runner-up France, European champion Italy, Belgium and Israel were drawn together in a tough group Thursday for the men’s UEFA Nations League that starts in September. The Nations League is the next action for UEFA member countries after this summer’s European Championship, where France, Italy and Belgium — all top-10 teams in the FIFA world rankings …

Euro 2024 draw: Struggling hosts Germany welcome 'not a group of death'
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw: Struggling hosts Germany welcome 'not a group of death'

Firstpost  

Germany will open the tournament against Scotland on 14 June, before facing Hungary on 19 June and Switzerland on 23 June Struggling hosts Germany welcomed the outcome of Saturday’s Euro 2024 draw, coach Julian Nagelsmann saying “it’s not a group of death, but a very good one” after his side were placed with Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary. Sporting director Rudi …

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw

Firstpost  

Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will face Croatia and Albania in Group B. Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest …

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents

The Independent  

✕ Close Page frustrated with officials as Wales' Euro 2024 hopes rest on playoffs Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Titleholder Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group at Euro 2024. Host Germany opens vs Scotland
1 year ago

Titleholder Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group at Euro 2024. Host Germany opens vs Scotland

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — Italy and Spain will add to their storied European Championship rivalry next year, after the defending champion and two-time recent winner were drawn together in a tough group with World Cup semifinalist Croatia and Albania on Saturday. Euro 2020 winner Italy fulfilled predictions as the most difficult and dramatic option to come from the pot of lowest-ranked …

Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death
1 year ago

Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death

The Hindu  

Hosts Germany will face Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich following the draw on Saturday, while defending Champion Italy has been drawn in the same group as Spain. The draw for the groups was held at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, one of the 10 host cities of the tournament, with Germany drawn alongside Hungary, …

The EURO 2024 Finals Draw Explained
1 year ago

The EURO 2024 Finals Draw Explained

News 18  

The Euro 2024 Finals draw is set to take place in Hamburg on Sunday. POTS The 24 teams – three of which are yet to be determined by the play-offs – have been separated into four pots of six ahead of the Euro 2024 draw. There will be 21 teams in the Euro 2024 draw on 2 December, plus the …

Euro 2024 Playoffs: Israel Face Iceland, Bosnia Take on Ukraine, Wales Host Finland, Poland Draw Estonia
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 Playoffs: Israel Face Iceland, Bosnia Take on Ukraine, Wales Host Finland, Poland Draw Estonia

News 18  

Israel was drawn to face Iceland in the qualifying playoffs for the European Championship, and Ukraine was paired with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday. The winners of those two games will then face each other next March for a place at Euro 2024 in Germany, setting up a potentially decisive match between Israel and Ukraine. READ: Venezuela Accuses Peru of ‘Kidnapping’ Football …

EURO 2024 PLAY-OFF DRAW: Wales draw Finland in their semi-final and could face either Poland or Estonia in the final en route to the tournament in Germany next year
1 year, 1 month ago

EURO 2024 PLAY-OFF DRAW: Wales draw Finland in their semi-final and could face either Poland or Estonia in the final en route to the tournament in Germany next year

Daily Mail  

Wales will play Finland in their Euro 2024 Path A semi-final play-off, and could meet either Poland or Estonia in the final in their bid to reach next summer's finals in Germany. Wales will face off with Finland and then have to deal with the winner of Poland versus Estonia Coach Rob Page remains bullish about his squad's chances despite …

Croatia secure Euro 2024 ticket, France held by Greece
1 year, 1 month ago

Croatia secure Euro 2024 ticket, France held by Greece

Hindustan Times  

Croatia clinched the final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Wales were forced to settle for a play-off place, while France had to come from behind to draw in Greece. Croatia's forward #17 Ante Budimir celebrates after opening the scoring during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D qualification football match between Croatia and Armenia at the Maksimir …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer

The Hindu  

The Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania all secured places at Euro 2024 on Saturday, as Croatia moved closer to confirming its place in the European Championships. Now we can start preparing.” SWISS STREAK Switzerland drew 1-1 with Kosovo to make sure of qualifying and continue a run of not missing any major tournament since Euro 2012. 🇨🇭#EURO2024pic.twitter.com/2LCNu7cu3y — UEFA EURO 2024 …

Liechtenstein vs Portugal LIVE Streaming Info: Euro 2024 qualifiers: When and where to watch Ronaldo play, preview and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Liechtenstein vs Portugal LIVE Streaming Info: Euro 2024 qualifiers: When and where to watch Ronaldo play, preview and more

The Hindu  

PREVIEW: Liechtenstein hosts Portugal in its 9th game from the Group F of the Euro 2024 qualifiers at the Rheinpark Stadion on Friday. Portugal comes into the game in flying form having not lost a single game in the group and is one of the first teams to qualifiy for the Euro 2024 to be held in Germany next summer. …

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

The Hindu  

The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories. Romania is another unlikely team controlling its own Euro 2024 destiny, although Israel still has an outside chance to secure direct advancement from that group. Italy faces a high-stakes …

EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Italy beats Ukraine; Belgium thrashes Estonia
1 year, 3 months ago

EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Italy beats Ukraine; Belgium thrashes Estonia

The Hindu  

European champion Italy took a big step on Tuesday toward being able to defend its title. FOLLOW | Peru vs Brazil LIVE score, FIFA World Cup qualifiers The highest-stakes game of the evening saw Italy secure a vital 2-1 win over Ukraine in what shapes as a tight race to finish second in the group led by England. Two first-half …

FIBA confirms the nations still eligible for 2024 Paris Olympic men’s basketball
1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA confirms the nations still eligible for 2024 Paris Olympic men’s basketball

The Hindu  

FIBA has confirmed the 19 national teams that used the World Cup to play their way into last-chance qualifying tournaments for the Paris Olympics next summer. They’ll join five winners of pre-qualifying tournaments -- Cameroon, Bahamas, Bahrain, Poland and Croatia -- in the last-ditch chances to make the Olympic field. The four winners of those tournaments will reach the Paris …

Italy risks missing another major tournament, Ukraine halts England in Euro 2024 qualifying
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy risks missing another major tournament, Ukraine halts England in Euro 2024 qualifying

Associated Press  

ROME — After failing to qualify for the last two World Cups, Italy now risks missing next year’s European Championship, too. On coach Luciano Spalletti’s debut, Italy was held to a 1-1 draw at North Macedonia in a qualifying match on Saturday. Italy remained third in Group C. England leads with 13 points, Ukraine has nine and the Azzurri and …

2026 World Cup: Fifa to confirm new format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round
1 year, 9 months ago

2026 World Cup: Fifa to confirm new format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 2026 World Cup finals in the United …

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