14 October, 21:29

Snipers on roof, Udine on max alert for Italy-Israel



Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. espnfc.com

Trump threatens to remove WC games from Boston

President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to revoke Boston's World Cup matches if local authorities don't get tougher on crime.

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England beat Latvia to secure '26 World Cup spot

England booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying on Tuesday.

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Italy pick up big win, end Israel's bid for WC

Italy kept alive their faint hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup as they beat Israel 3-0 despite an underwhelming display in Udine.

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South Africa clinch WC spot; Nigeria into playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.

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