Tag Archives: World Cup 2026

Venezuela and Colombia square off in Maturín in the final round of CONMEBOL’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, but the two sides enter the match under vastly different circumstances. Colombia has already booked its ticket to North America after a dominant 3-0 victory over Bolivia, while Venezuela is still chasing a historic first-ever qualification. For coach Fernando Batista’s squad, only a …

High-Stakes Showdown: D.R. Congo vs. Senegal The 2026 World Championship qualifier between D.R. Congo and Senegal is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the campaign. Both sides enter with contrasting strengths and storylines, setting the stage for a tense and tactical battle. D.R. Congo, under manager Sébastien Desabre, have enjoyed a surge in confidence thanks …

The Toyota Stadium will host a crucial Group C showdown on September 9, as South Africa welcome Nigeria in the 2026 World Championship qualifiers. For Bafana Bafana, the match is an opportunity to solidify their position at the top of the table with 16 points, while Nigeria—currently fourth with just seven—face a must-win scenario to keep their hopes alive. South …

Armenia will host Ireland at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in a crucial Group F encounter for the 2026 World Championship qualifiers. Both nations are eager to gain momentum early in the campaign, though they enter the match under very different circumstances. Armenia, now led by Yeghishe Melikyan after parting ways with John van ’t Schip, is in the midst …

Peru and Paraguay face off in the final round of South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a match loaded with contrasting emotions and stakes. For Paraguay, it’s a celebration of success after clinching their long-awaited return to the global stage. For Peru, it’s a desperate fight to keep their fading hopes alive. Paraguay’s Return to the World Stage Paraguay arrives …

Argentina arrive as reigning world champions, guided by Lionel Scaloni, who continues to balance experience with new blood. Lionel Messi remains part of the squad despite his emotional goodbyes at home, still capable of brilliance with Inter Miami. Alongside him, rising stars Franco Mastantuono and Claudio Echeverri are injecting fresh energy into the Albiceleste setup. A convincing 3–0 win over …

Ronaldo Inspires Portugal’s Emotional Victory Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a commanding 5–0 win over Armenia in Yerevan, marking an emotional start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. The match was Portugal’s first outing since the tragic deaths of forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in northern Spain on July 3. Before kickoff, both …

Greece will continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey with back-to-back home fixtures, following an opening test against Belarus. This comes at a time when the national team is eager to sustain the momentum built earlier in the year. Greece recently secured promotion to the top tier of the Nations League by defeating Scotland 3-1 on aggregate and followed that …