World Cup Qualifying Related Content
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 1 month ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
AFP · 1 month ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Japan tame 'sorry' North Korea as Son goal in vain in World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.
North Korea says can't host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief
AFP · 1 month ago
North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week's World Cup qualifier, Japan's football association chief said, throwing the game into doubt.
Son scores but Thailand hold South Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min scored but South Korea were held 1-1 at home by Thailand in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday in their first match since the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Tanaka gives Japan scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 1 month ago
Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win
AFP · 1 month ago
Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
Chelsea supporters warn club of 'irreversible toxicity' from fans
AFP · 2 months ago
Chelsea face creating "irreversible toxicity" among their fanbase over how the club is run, according to the Chelsea Supporters'
Asian Cup brawl brought South Korean team closer, says captain Son
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
'Frustration' to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan will be motivated by the "frustration" of their Asian Cup flop when they face North Korea in a World Cup qualifying double-header, coach Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday.
New coach urges China to 'play with passion' in World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 2 months ago
New China coach Branko Ivankovic said Wednesday that his men must "play with passion"
Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang.
Man Utd teenager Mainoo gets first England call-up
AFP · 2 months ago
Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has earned his first England call-up for their forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang.
African players in Europe: Ten Hag hails FA Cup hero Diallo
AFP · 2 months ago
Amad Diallo deserves more playing time, says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, after his dramatic winner in a 4-3 triumph over Liverpool at the weekend in an epic FA Cup quarter-final.
Fernandes urges Man Utd to use Liverpool win as fuel for late surge
AFP · 2 months ago
Bruno Fernandes has urged Manchester United to use the "spicy" FA Cup quarter-final win against Liverpool as fuel for a late surge in their troubled season.
WATCH: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview following dramatic FA Cup quarterfinal defeat vs. Man Utd
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The frustrated German manager held a tense post-match interview with Viaplay Sports, clashing with the reporter before storming out in reaction to one question.
North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football
AFP · 2 months ago
An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
Coventry's Cup hero Wright recalled to USA squad
AFP · 2 months ago
Coventry City forward Haji Wright, whose late winner pulled off an FA Cup upset win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, has been recalled to the US national team.
