‘The World Cup curse’: Outcry as Italy miss out for third time in a row
Italy’s sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.

Italy’s sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.





Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.
Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash.
After the match was level at 1-1 after extra time, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties to reach finals.
Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.
The chief of global football’s governing body says US-Israeli war on Iran will not affect scheduling of 2026 World Cup.
Lahore Qalandars batter was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in the match against Karachi Kings.
‘We’re going to be vocal about it, we’re going to make noise until we’re heard,’ South Africa’s gold medallist says.
Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister’s presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.