FIFA WC Qualifier

October 15, 2025 9:57 AM

Portugal held 2-2 by Hungary despite Ronaldo double

Portugal were forced to delay punching their World Cup ticket after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Hungary in Tuesday's qualifier as Dominik Szoboszlai struck a stoppage-time equaliser after two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo had put the hosts ahead. Portugal could have sealed a place at next year's finals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico with a victory that would have clinched top spot in Group F. But they will now have to wait until November, sitting on 10 points from four matches, five ahead ...

March 18, 2025 3:54 PM

Japan eye win over Bahrain to become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if they defeat Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as Hajime Moriyasu's side looks to continue their imperious form in Asia's preliminaries. Three points would guarantee Japan a top-two finish in Group C and see them join co-hosts the United States, Canada, and Mexico at next year's finals. The Japanese have dropped only two points from their six qualifiers—a 1-1 draw with Australia in October—and are 10 points ahead o...

June 2, 2024 10:07 AM

FIFA WC Qualifier: India to face Kuwait at favored Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

India is gearing up for FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on June 6. This match, their fourth encounter in a year, holds importance as it could secure India's spot in the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and direct qualification for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Currently, Qatar leads the group with four wins, while India, Afghanistan, and Kuwait are closely contending for the second spot. Despite a defeat to Afghanistan in March, India holds second place ...