Posts Tagged ‘Qualifier’
Pro-Palestinian Protest Threat Racks Up Tension For Italy’s World Cup Qualifier With Israel
Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is exacerbated by the tension surrounding next Tuesday’s qualifier with Israel in Udine. Italy was the scene of some of Europe’s biggest pro-Palestinian protests last weekend, as Israeli forces continue their offensive in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands…
Read MoreGermany Lose Opening World Cup Qualifier As Spain Cruise
Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year’s finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Bulgaria. Atletico Madrid’s David Hancko burst untracked into the penalty box to fire Slovakia into the lead just before half-time…
Read MoreN. Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier Off Over ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
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. “The fixture between DPR Korea and Japan, scheduled to be played on March 26, will not take place as scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances,” the AFC…
Read MoreMedvedev Joins Qualifier Yastremska In Australian Open Semi-finals
Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday to set up a potential Australian Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska’s dream run continued. Former US Open champion Medvedev came through a grueling five-setter in sweaty conditions on Rod Laver Arena 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 and will…
Read MoreMedvedev Into Australian Open Quarters, Qualifier Upsets Azarenka
Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the quarter-finals. They made their moves ahead of an evening session headlined by Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz, who is seeking to reach the last eight for…
Read MoreArgentina Sink Brazil In World Cup Qualifier; Uruguay March On
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed. A 63rd-minute header from veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi secured victory for Argentina as the world champions bounced back from last week’s defeat to Uruguay to beat their bitter South American…
Read MoreBelgium V Sweden Euro Qualifier Abandoned After Brussels Shooting
Belgium’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday. Supporters at the King Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital were told to remain inside the ground following an announcement that the…
Read MorePeru Shamans ‘Neutralize’ Neymar In World Cup Qualifier Ritual
Peruvian shamans perform a ritual ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match against Brazil AFP Dressed in colorful ponchos, a group of Peruvian shamans tie up an effigy of Neymar as they seek to “neutralize” him ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying match against Brazil. The group of traditional healers…
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