Tag Archives: World Cup 2026

Latvia’s World Cup dream faces another stern test as they prepare to host Serbia in a Group F qualifier on September 6. The Baltic nation has only ever appeared at one major tournament—Euro 2004—and the road to the 2026 World Cup looks just as daunting. While Latvia has shown resilience in patches, Serbia arrives with one of the most formidable …

Paraguay and Ecuador are preparing for one of the most crucial fixtures in the 2026 World Championship qualifying campaign, with both teams bringing momentum, ambition, and contrasting styles to the contest. For Paraguay, it is about capitalizing on recent form and turning home advantage into points; for Ecuador, it is about consolidating their position near the top of the standings …

Uruguay’s campaign for the 2026 World Championship has been defined by resilience and tactical innovation under Marcelo Bielsa. Currently sitting third in the CONMEBOL standings, La Celeste have already made headlines by defeating both Argentina and Brazil earlier in qualifying. Even with recent setbacks—goalless draws against Paraguay and Venezuela—Uruguay remain the region’s most prolific scorers and boast a defensive record …

Italy’s meeting with Estonia in the 2026 World Championship qualifiers is more than just another group fixture—it represents a key test for Gennaro Gattuso’s restructured Azzurri. Having stepped in after Luciano Spalletti’s departure, Gattuso has moved quickly to refresh the squad with new energy and resilience. His early call-ups included teenage defender Giovanni Leoni of Liverpool, Francesco Pio Esposito from …

Ukraine return to World Cup qualifying with hopes of ending a long absence from the global stage. Their last appearance came in 2006, when they reached the quarter-finals in Germany. Nearly two decades later, the national team is aiming to take the next step after showing flashes of progress at Euro 2024. Drawn in a group with Azerbaijan and Iceland, …

The Netherlands will face Malta in a pivotal Group E World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The match, set for a 19:45 kickoff at Euroborg Stadium, comes as the Dutch look to build momentum early in their campaign, while Malta aim to defy expectations and register a rare result against elite opposition. With just one group-stage match played …

Finland and Poland are set to meet in a key 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Group 4 encounter, scheduled for a 19:45 kickoff local time, could have a significant impact on the standings as the qualification campaign progresses. With Poland currently leading the group after winning both of their …

Italy endured a heavy 3-0 defeat against Norway on Friday in Oslo, marking a troubled beginning to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey. The result raises early concerns for the four-time world champions, who have already missed out on the past two World Cup finals. In a rain-soaked Ullevaal Stadium, Norway took full control in the opening 45 minutes. …