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 France are also involved in a Nations League quarterfinal, playing Croatia, and if they win that they will go into Group D with Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. Group A Winner Nations League quarterfinal Germany/Italy, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg Group B Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, Kosovo Group C Loser Nations League quarterfinal Portugal/Denmark, Greece, Scotland, Belarus Group D Winner Nations League quarterfinal France/Croatia, Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan Group E Winner Nations League quarterfinal Spain/Netherlands, Turkiye, Georgia, Bulgaria Group F Winner Nations League quarterfinal Portugal/Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Armenia Group G Loser Nations League quarterfinal Spain/Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Malta Group H Austria, Romania, Bosnia, Cyprus, San Marino Group I Loser Nations League quarterfinal Germany/Italy, Norway, Israel, Estonia, Moldova Group J Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein Group K England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra Group L Loser Nations League quarterfinal France/Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar Qualifying matches start in March next year and will be played through until November, and teams will play each other home and away.

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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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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: 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: 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, …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Crowd in Serbia vs Switzerland Game Warned Over 'Discriminatory Chants'
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Crowd in Serbia vs Switzerland Game Warned Over 'Discriminatory Chants'

News 18  

Fans at the high-stakes World Cup group match between Serbia and Switzerland on Friday were told to “stop all discriminatory chants and gestures” as tensions on the pitch boiled over. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic said …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group G Qualification Scenarios: Three Teams Still in Contention For The Round-of-16
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group G Qualification Scenarios: Three Teams Still in Contention For The Round-of-16

News 18  

Five-time FIFA World Cup winner Brazil are the only team out of their group to have sealed a place in the round with two wins out of two. The other three teams in Group G – Switzerland, Cameroon and Serbia are all fighting to for the other spot hoping to join Brazil in the last-stage 16 which begins from tomorrow. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco beats Canada 2-1 to qualify for World Cup last 16
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco beats Canada 2-1 to qualify for World Cup last 16

The Hindu  

An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1 on Thursday, mercilessly capitalising on their opponents blunders. Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd put Canada on the scoreboard with an own goal, the first of this World Cup, by accidentally flicking a cross by …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group A Qualification Scenario- Netherlands, Ecuador, Senegal Fate to go Down to the Wire
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group A Qualification Scenario- Netherlands, Ecuador, Senegal Fate to go Down to the Wire

News 18  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is closing in on the end of the group phases and mouth-watering contests await in the final round of the opening stages of the biggest tournament in world football. Group A, the one consisting of hosts Qatar, Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador has thrown up a tight contest for the top two spots as …

World Cup 2022: FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Serbia Over Kosovo Flag
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Serbia Over Kosovo Flag

News 18  

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian football federation after the team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their changing room before their loss to Brazil at the World Cup. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Kosovo, a former …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Kosovo Protests Serbian Flag Display in Locker Room
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Kosovo Protests Serbian Flag Display in Locker Room

News 18  

The Kosovo Sports Minister on Friday protested after photos showed the Serbia team hung a flag in their changing room at the World Cup reclaiming his country. Hajrulla Ceku tweeted his anger at “disgraceful images from Serbia locker room, displaying hateful, xenophobic and genocidal messages towards Kosova, while exploiting FIFA World Cup platform”. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener

The Hindu  

Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being the odds-on favorites as they prepare to face Serbia in their World Cup Group G opener on Thursday. Paring the young guns with an in-form Neymar have made Brazil a juggernaut, winning 37 of the 50 games played since their 2018 World Cup quarter-finals loss to …

Which teams are playing in world cup 2022?
2 years, 2 months ago

Which teams are playing in world cup 2022?

The Hindu  

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams fighting to become the World Champion in Qatar, with the competition set to start from November 20, 2022. The teams have been divided into eight groups of four teams each, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Group C while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal in Group H. In the inter-continental play-offs, Costa …

Scotland vs Ukraine: All you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier, h2h, streaming info
2 years, 6 months ago

Scotland vs Ukraine: All you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier, h2h, streaming info

The Hindu  

Scotland and Ukraine will lock horns in the World Cup qualifier play-offs on Thursday to secure a spot for the final in the playoff for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. RELATED | FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide Ukraine, since its formation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, has qualified for the World Cup just once, in 2006. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Group guide

The Hindu  

Group A — Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands The first match of the 2022 World Cup will be played by this group with host Qatar taking on Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium. The group has three-time World Cup finalist, Netherlands, and the winner of the African Cup of Nations 2021, Senegal, in which Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Virgil Van …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Spain and Germany in Group E; Argentina in Group C; Champion France in Group D; Senegal in Group A
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: Spain and Germany in Group E; Argentina in Group C; Champion France in Group D; Senegal in Group A

The Hindu  

Qatar will kickstart the World Cup on November 21 with its opening Group A match against Ecuador. Pot 1 Qatar, the host nation, is the first team to be drawn and is put inside Group A. England is the first team to be put inside Group B. Argentina is the first team to be put inside Group C. Champion France …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: A detailed look at the seedings
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: A detailed look at the seedings

Firstpost  

There will be eight groups of four teams; teams from the same confederation will be kept apart in each of the eight groups with the exception of UEFA, which is represented by 13 teams. Five out of the eight groups will therefore have two European teams. Seedings for Friday’s World Cup finals draw in Doha ahead of the tournament in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: How it works, pots, teams qualified, rules, streaming info
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: How it works, pots, teams qualified, rules, streaming info

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first World Cup in the middle-east and the last one with 32 countries, with FIFA planning to expand the tournament to 48 nations from 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2022 draw will be telecast on Network 18 and will be available on the OTT platform Voot as well as Jio TV. Host …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Fernandes brace helps Portugal seal qualification; Lewandowski penalty sends Poland into finals
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Fernandes brace helps Portugal seal qualification; Lewandowski penalty sends Poland into finals

Firstpost  

Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for Portugal to overcome the Balkan nation that had knocked out European champions Italy in a stunning result last week. Paris: Portugal beat North Macedonia 2-0 and Poland saw off Sweden by the same score in play-off finals on Tuesday to book their places in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Italy’s shock exit had …

World Cup Qualifiers: Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at 2022 World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

Spain, Serbia and Croatia are heading to next year's World Cup. Aleksandar Mitrovic's 90th-minute header left Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stunned in a 2-1 win for Serbia in Lisbon, which gave Serbia an automatic qualifying spot at the World Cup in Qatar. Spain only needed a draw in its last game against Sweden to qualify, but Álvaro Morata made sure …

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo aim to seal Portugal's World Cup spot
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Ronaldo aim to seal Portugal's World Cup spot

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s chance to play at possibly his last World Cup could hinge on the result of Portugal's winner-take-all clash against Serbia. The second-place finishers face a playoff with the nine other runners-up and two group winners from the UEFA Nations League to decide the final three European spots. GROUP B Spain host Sweden with only one point separating the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Spain at Greece; Croatia aim to gain on Russia
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Spain at Greece; Croatia aim to gain on Russia

Firstpost  

Spain need to win in Greece to guarantee a chance to finish first in the group regardless of other results. A look at what’s happening in European football on Thursday: GROUP A Portugal visit Ireland aiming to take first place before they face Serbia in the last qualifier. A draw at Ireland will be enough to put Portugal ahead of …

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Denmark book Qatar 2022 ticket as England are held
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Denmark book Qatar 2022 ticket as England are held

Firstpost  

Joakim Maehle scored in the 53rd minute to send the Danes to Qatar as they build on their surprise run at Euro 2020 this summer when they reached the semi-finals. Denmark became the second team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals when they beat Austria by a single goal on Tuesday as England were frustrated by Hungary at …

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Croatia loses ground after 2-2 draw with Slovakia
3 years, 2 months ago

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Croatia loses ground after 2-2 draw with Slovakia

The Hindu  

Croatia dented its hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2022 World Cup after a 2-2 home draw with Slovakia in its Group H clash on Monday left them trailing Russia by two points in a two-team race for the top spot. The Russians, which has 19 points from eight games, beat Slovenia 2-1 away to leapfrog Croatia, which came from …

World Cup 2022 qualifier: Croatia holds Russia to goalless draw
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifier: Croatia holds Russia to goalless draw

The Hindu  

Croatia and Russia both stayed on course to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they fought out a 0-0 stalemate devoid of any fireworks in an uneventful Group H qualifier on Wednesday. The result left Croatia top of the group on seven points from four games, ahead of second-placed Russia on goal difference. Russia's new coach Valeri Karpin …

Euro 2020: England clinch top spot in Group D after win over Czech Republic; Croatia reach last 16
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: England clinch top spot in Group D after win over Czech Republic; Croatia reach last 16

Firstpost  

England made certain that the knockout tie will be played in front of their own fans at Wembley thanks to Raheem Sterling’s first-half winner against the Czechs. London: England clinched first place in Euro 2020 Group D with a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic, while Luka Modric’s rocket propelled Croatia into the last 16 as their 3-1 victory over …

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany; France, England win
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany; France, England win

Firstpost  

Paris: Germany suffered a stunning 2-1 home loss to North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, while defending champions France edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 and England beat a Poland side missing the injured Robert Lewandowski. Napoli midfielder Eljif Elmas secured a famous victory for North Macedonia in Duisburg, scoring five minutes from time to give his country a …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, matchday: Netherlands hope to rebound after loss, Portugal visit Serbia
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, matchday: Netherlands hope to rebound after loss, Portugal visit Serbia

Firstpost  

A look at what’s happening in 2022 World Cup qualifying in Europe on Saturday: GROUP A Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal visit Serbia seeking a second straight victory to start qualification. After Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Meunier and Thorgan Hazard were not authorised to make the trip to Prague under current rules imposed by Germany, the Belgian federation announced Friday that Thomas Vermaelen …

Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held in World Cup qualifying
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held in World Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain was held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece. But San Marino’s mostly part-time players dug deep with Calvert-Lewin’s second goal the only addition to the score until substitute Watkins slotted in late on as England moved top of …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Netherlands beaten by Turkey, France held by Ukraine, Belgium cruise past Wales
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Netherlands beaten by Turkey, France held by Ukraine, Belgium cruise past Wales

Firstpost  

The defeat was a dreadful start to the campaign for the Netherlands, who failed to qualify for either Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup, but are one of the fancied sides ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 finals this year. The Netherlands slumped to a dramatic 4-2 defeat by Turkey in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, …

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