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Michal Sadilek’s penalty sent the Czech Republic to the World Cup as they beat Denmark in a shootout in Prague on Tuesday following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
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Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday’s breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer’s tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat.
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Amnesty International warned this summer’s football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a “stage for repression” in a report published Monday.
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Thomas Tuchel has revealed Harry Maguire would only be his fifth-choice centre-back in a major blow to the England defender’s hopes of going to the World Cup.
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The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-day absence — the longest of his career.
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Toronto’s mayor moved Friday to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the Canadian city during this summer’s World Cup, saying their recent conduct proves they bring “fear and disorder.”
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Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been in doubt since the war began last month, with President Donald Trump warning that Iranian players’ safety would be at risk if they travelled to the US.
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Donald Trump’s brutal immigration crackdown, polarized politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
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FIFA is set to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance.
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