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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out. Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 World Cup in North …

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China's Under-16 Team's Impressive Performances Indicate a Modern Soccer Style
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Under-16 Team's Impressive Performances Indicate a Modern Soccer Style

China Daily  

China's under-16 soccer team has impressed fans with its impressive performances in the qualifiers for next year's AFC U17 Asian Cup finals. The team has secured its spot at the final stage as one of the five best group runners-up, showcasing its ability to play a modern brand of soccer. Despite losing 87th-minute penalty, China impressed with its high pressing, …

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Lionel Messi To Miss Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chile & Colombia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi To Miss Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chile & Colombia

News 18  

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia through injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has not played for club side Inter Miami since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Squad Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli, …

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Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers
4 months, 1 week ago

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian football team will play two friendly matches against Indonesia later this month in their preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championships and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, the AIFF announced on Friday. Ishfaq Ahmed, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s team, has announced a 24-member squad for the tour of Indonesia. The ninth edition …

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AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after India's exit from World Cup qualifiers
6 months, 1 week ago

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after India's exit from World Cup qualifiers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation on Monday sacked senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw. Stimac, who was appointed as the head coach in 2019, …

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India 'Robbed' vs Qatar as Referee Howler Knocks Blue Tigers Out of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers; Fans Heartbroken
6 months, 1 week ago

India 'Robbed' vs Qatar as Referee Howler Knocks Blue Tigers Out of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers; Fans Heartbroken

News 18  

The Indian Football team was at the receiving end of a howler from the referee and the linesman as Qatar found the back of the net to level, against India in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 match, in the 73rd minute of the game as Qatar put the ball into the back of the net after the ball …

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India TV Sports Wrap on June 12: Today's top 10 trending news stories
6 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on June 12: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Australia have stormed into Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup after hammering Namibia by nine wickets. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Adam Zampa's guile helps Australia steamroll Namibia to qualify for Super 8 stage of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Australia defeated Namibia by nine wickets to make it to the Super Eight …

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Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match on June 6, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world’s all-time leading scorers. Nearly 59,000 fans came to watch the captain’s swan song in Kolkata — a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier — a remarkable turnout in …

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India vs Kuwait Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Sunil Chhetri's retirement match online and on TV for free
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Kuwait Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Sunil Chhetri's retirement match online and on TV for free

Hindustan Times  

Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, will host one of the most emotional matches in Indian football history as Sunil Chhetri is set to play his farewell match against Kuwait on Thursday in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers between India and Kuwait will be held at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. Where will the live streaming of …

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Onus on other players to take up mantle after Sunil Chhetri retires: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Onus on other players to take up mantle after Sunil Chhetri retires: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Hindustan Times  

India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Friday said that other players will have to step up and take the national team forward after the retirement of talismanic captain and striker Sunil Chhetri. Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu The team assembled in Kolkata for training ahead of its must-win World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium on …

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Nestory Irankunda, Daniel Arzani to be included in Socceroos squad for next World Cup qualifiers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nestory Irankunda, Daniel Arzani to be included in Socceroos squad for next World Cup qualifiers

ABC  

In short: Nestory Irankunda is set to make his Socceroos debut after being added to the squad for World Cup qualifiers next month. Nestory Irankunda is set to make his Socceroos debut after being added to the squad for World Cup qualifiers next month. The Socceroos squad for Australia's final two first-phase World Cup qualifiers is set to be energised …

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India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait
7 months ago

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait

The Hindu  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Thursday, named a 27-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6. Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest.” The remaining players will continue to train in Bhubaneswar until May 29, after which, they will travel …

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Indian football team's low point exacerbated by Afghan football's reality
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian football team's low point exacerbated by Afghan football's reality

Firstpost  

Indian football team struck a low point when they lost 1-2 to Afghanistan, who had not beaten them since 2013. Indian football team went ahead against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier in the 37th minute on Tuesday. The reality of Afghanistan football team highlights how low the Indian football team have hit. A low not struck since maybe …

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India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have reclaimed the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table after beating Gujarat Titans in the seventh game of the season. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Chennai Super Kings race to top of IPL 2024 points table CSK have become the first team to win two games in the ongoing season and …

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Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round

Firstpost  

India have never reached the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. India men’s football team manager Igor Stimac said he will resign from the position if they fail to reach the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Even before the Asian Cup got underway in January, Stimac had prioritised qualification to the third round which …

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Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers
11 months, 1 week ago

Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac looked surprised. We haven’t come here just to participate.” Crucial to doing all of the above would be eliminating fear and sticking to their ideas, “never mind who the opponents are.” That is how India won three tournaments last year and beat Kuwait away in the World Cup qualifiers. No.” Getting Ali, Singh and Sahal back for the …

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Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after FIFA World Cup qualifiers struggles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after FIFA World Cup qualifiers struggles

Firstpost  

The Brazilian Football Confederation sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men’s national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the “Selecao” in World Cup qualifying. But since taking the job in July, he had struggled to deliver, with Brazil currently sixth place in South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the last automatic qualifying …

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'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac played down Blue Tigers' chances at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Sunday, December 31. The Serbian coach said that he is not focusing on the results at the Asian Cup and added that India's final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers 2026. After the …

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What happened when Brazil last played Argentina?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happened when Brazil last played Argentina?

The Hindu  

Brazil will host Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in a crucial group-stage World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday. Although the two arch-rivals were scheduled to play an international friendly at Melbourne Cricket Stadium on 11 June, 2022, the match was cancelled after Leonel Messi and Co. refused to travel to Australia. Hence, the Superclasico was last …

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India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: When and where to watch free on TV, online live streaming
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs Qatar, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: When and where to watch free on TV, online live streaming

India TV News  

After a crucial victory against Kuwait in the opening match, the Indian men's football team will be facing their biggest test of the year 2023 with a home game against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on Tuesday, November 21. World Cup Qualifiers return to India as the Blue Tigers clash against the Asian champions at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga …

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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: All you need to know about India vs Kuwait, live streaming & broadcast details
1 year, 1 month ago

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: All you need to know about India vs Kuwait, live streaming & broadcast details

India TV News  

Indian men's football team returns to action as they clash against Kuwait in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match on Thursday, November 16. India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Live Streaming and Broadcast: The Indian football team and Kuwait will kick off the Group A fixtures in a high-intensity game at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. India's all …

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India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match Live Streaming How To Watch India Kuwait World Cup Qualifiers Live
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match Live Streaming How To Watch India Kuwait World Cup Qualifiers Live

ABP News  

India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Live Streaming: The Indian National Football Team gears up to face Kuwait in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers AFC Confederations, starting on November 16 at Kuwait's Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City. India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Second Round match will kick off on November 16, 2023. India vs …

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Matches in international break: Messi expected in Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Ronaldo in action for Portugal
1 year, 1 month ago

Matches in international break: Messi expected in Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Ronaldo in action for Portugal

The Hindu  

As we approach the halfway point of the footballing calender, November brings two more weeks of international football as national squads gear up for the CONMEBOL and AFC 2026 World Cup and Euro 2024 qualifiers. CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers timings Colombia vs Brazil - November 17 - 5:30 AM Argentina vs Uruguay - November 17 - 5:30 AM Uruguay …

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Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, World Cup qualifiers: When and where to watch Messi play?
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, World Cup qualifiers: When and where to watch Messi play?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Argentina’s practice on Sunday didn’t show whether the 36-year-old Lionel Messi will play against Peru. He took part of the morning session at his national team’s training ground, but has recently felt muscular pains in his right leg that have sidelined him for several MLS matches for his club, Inter Miami. FOLLOW ARGENTINA VS PERU LIVE Form guide Argentina: …

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