Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America's 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.

Argentina ease past Chile, Bolivia humble Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers

The government of Venezuela lambasted Peru on Wednesday following a controversial football match, at one point accusing Lima of kidnapping its national team by refusing to allow the aircraft bringing the players home to refuel.

Venezuela in diplomatic row with Peru after controversial FIFA World Cup Qualifier match

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. Hosts Brazil succumbed to their third defeat in a row in the ongoing WC campaign, however, the match made heads turn for all the wrong reasons.

'Can't be tolerated': Messi comes in support of Argentina fans following crowd trouble in WC qualifier

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) finally released the much-awaited full schedule of the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to be held in India in October-November.

ICC announces ODI WC schedule, England to face NZ in opener; India-Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended just minutes after kickoff when health officials ran onto the pitch must be replayed, world governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier to be replayed after Sao Paulo farce

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Ecuador in a remarkable World Cup qualifier on Thursday after Felix Torres` header 15 minutes from time canceled out an early Casemiro strike.

World Cup qualifier: Brazil held by Ecuador in action-packed encounter

The referee and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) who officiated in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina have been suspended for "serious errors", the South American soccer governing body CONMEBOL said.

Brazil vs Argentina match officials suspended for 'serious errors'

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe were on target again in a sharp second-half performance as France completed their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 away win against Finland on Tuesday.

World Cup qualifier: Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Bolivia scored twice in the first half then missed a penalty and had a man sent off in a 3-0 win over Uruguay on Tuesday, as they joined Peru and Ecuador in recording wins that boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup qualifier: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador all win to boost World Cup hopes

Argentina qualified for next year's World Cup in Qatar as a point in their 0-0 draw with Brazil on Tuesday proved enough after defeats for Chile and Uruguay. The reigning Copa America champions came into the match against their arch rivals knowing that a win might not be enough to secure their ticket, but a draw could be.

World Cup qualifier: Argentina qualify for World Cup after Brazil draw

England manager Gareth Southgate said he is now in a position to discuss a contract extension with the Football Association (FA) after ensuring their qualification for the 2022 World Cup and he does not foresee any complications.

Gareth Southgate ready for contract talks after England seal World Cup spot

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is fit again and will start their World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil on Tuesday but Neymar will miss out for the visitors after feeling pain in his thigh, the teams announced.

World Cup qualifier: Lionel Messi will start for Argentina vs Brazil, Neymar out injured

Kylian Mbappe continued his meteoric rise on Saturday with another jaw-dropping performance as France qualified for next year's World Cup with an 8-0 demolition of Kazakhstan.

Sky's the limit as Kylian Mbappe eyes place in history

South Korea move into the second half of Asia's preliminaries for next year's World Cup on Tuesday with captain Son Heung-min looking to shake off his side's scoring struggles when they take on Iraq in Doha.

Son Heung-min wants more goals as Koreans stay focused on World Cup berth

A makeshift Germany team crushed 10-man Liechtenstein 9-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday as Hansi Flick recorded the best ever start for a Germany coach with his sixth win in six games in charge.

World Cup qualifier: Germany crush 10-man-Liechtenstein 9-0 as Hansi Flick wins sixth game in a row

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho was left out of England`s squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino while Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham were recalled as manager Gareth Southgate announced his selection on Thursday.

World Cup qualifier: Jadon Sancho left out of England squad, Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham recalled

Chaotic and violent scenes prevailed inside Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom during the World Cup qualifying match between England and Hungary when dozens of fans fought with baton-wielding police on Tuesday (October 12).

Explained: The Carpathian Brigade of Hungary football team. What's behind unruly fans?

FIFA has "strongly condemned" the violence between fans and police during Hungary's World Cup qualifying match against England on Tuesday (October 12). The world football governing body said that it is probing the clashes at the Wembley Stadium and also noted that it has "zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour".

Watch: FIFA condemns 'abhorrent' violence as Hungary fans attack police inside Wembley Stadium

Kateryna Monzul will become the first woman to referee an England men's international when Gareth Southgate's team face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

World Cup qualifier: Kateryna Monzul will be the first female referee in England men's international

A fire broke out at Andorra's national stadium the day before the country are due to host England in a Group I World Cup qualifier, Sky Sports reported on Friday.

WATCH: Fire breaks out at stadium ahead of England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra

Hungary must play their next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors after FIFA imposed a ban on fans and a 200,000 Swiss franc ($217,000) fine following racist incidents in this month`s match against England.

Hungary ordered to play World Cup qualifier behind closed doors

World soccer's governing body FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into Sunday's Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier which was abandoned after five minutes amid farcical scenes.

FIFA opens investigation into abandoned Brazil-Argentina match

FIFA has opened an investigation into the postponement of Argentina's World Cup qualifier with Brazil with their president Gianni Infantino labelling the events "crazy" while Tottenham Hotspur were reported to be ready to take disciplinary action against their Argentine players.

FIFA chief labels Brazil postponement 'crazy', Spurs set to fine players

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni lashed out at Brazilian authorities on Sunday following the dramatic suspension of the South American giants' World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo.

'We're the victims', says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni after COVID-19 chaos

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