Kick Off: England, Argentina, Nigeria & Ghana all seal WCQ wins

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Match Reports

England 2-0 Albania: Lewis-Skelly & Kane contribute to Three Lions' win at home

Thomas Tuchel made a winning start as England manager, earning a 2-0 victory over Albania in their first World Cup qualifier.

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria: Osimhen brace clinches vital WCQ win for Super Eagles

Game is over and the final score is Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria. Here is the match report.

Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: Almada nets stunner to seal win, Nico González sees red

Game is over and the final score is Uruguay 0-1 Argentina. Here is the match report.

Ghana 5-0 Chad: Black Stars top the group, Semenyo, Ayew & co. score

The Black Stars of Ghana delivered a scintillating performance on Friday night, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium to climb to the top of Group I in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Ethiopia 0-2 Egypt: Salah & Zizo score to secure victory

Egypt defeats Ethiopia 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, and takes the 3 points in this match.

These Things Happen

Migrant worker 'dies while building a stadium in Saudi' for 2034 World Cup

A migrant worker has died in Saudi Arabia while building a stadium ahead of the 2034 World Cup, according to reports.

Panama stars celebrate with Henry in stands after last-minute winner over USA

PANAMA stars celebrated with Thierry Henry in the stands after a dramatic last-minute winner against USA.

Liverpool suffer ANOTHER injury blow - defender forced off on international duty

Liverpool have suffered another possible injury blow during the international break after Ibrahima Konate was forced off at half-time for France.

Calafiori suffers 'strange' knee injury in last minute of Nations League defeat

Arsenal were sweating over another potential injury blow on Thursday night after one of their stars suffered an awkward fall on international duty.

Chelsea facing Club World Cup shake-up as FIFA kicks group rivals Club Leon out

Chelsea will not face Club Leon at this summer's Club World Cup after the Mexican side were kicked out of the competition by FIFA.

Fabregas meets with Ancelotti and Real Madrid director to discuss transfers

Como manager Cesc Fabregas is in his first season as a manager in top flight football, and has wasted little time in using his connections in Spanish football to bolster his squad. 

Mac Allister SUED by ex-girlfriend announces amazing baby news with new flame

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he is set to become a father for the first time.

Real Madrid interested in €36.5m midfielder for summer move

Real Madrid are undoubtedly in the market for a new midfielder this summer, following the departure of Toni Kroos last year, and the exit of Luka Modric, which will occur at some point in the near future.

Arsenal remain ahead of Bayern Munich in race for €60m forward

Spain and Athletic Club forward Nico Williams had a slower start to this season, but as the decisive phase of the year comes to a head, has picked up the pace in impressive fashion.

Alisson crumples to the floor after horror head injury in sickening clash

LIVERPOOL star Alisson was forced off with concussion following a sickening clash while in action for Brazil.

Barca defender Cubarsi still an option for Spain despite coming off with injury

Many heartbeats in Catalonia were skipped on Thursday night when they saw star defender Pau Cubarsi sink to the floor on Thursday night in Rotterdam. 

What They Say

Modric jokingly scolds Real Madrid team-mate Mbappe for 'diving'

Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe may be club team-mates but that didn't stop the Croatian light-heartedly telling the Frenchman what he thought after he seemingly attempted to win a penalty during Thursday's Nations League clash.

Kane: People have got bored with my goals – I can win Ballon d’Or this year

HARRY KANE claims he is under-appreciated as fans have become “bored” with his stunning scoring stats.

Vinicius Junior explains Raphinha talking to on Brazil duty

It has not been an easy few years for Brazil fans, losing the Copa America final to Argentina in 2021, watching them win the World Cup in 2022, and then missing out on the Copa America again in 2024, going out to Colombia. 

Man United told they made 'monster mistake' by selling academy midfielder

Speaking to Casino Hawks, former Chelsea winger Nevin believes Man United let the 28-year-old leave on the cheap, and suggested the West London club should have snapped him up.

Liverpool signing Mamardashvili sends message to Alisson for next season

Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili came from relative obscurity to be on the shortlist for the Lev Yashin award in the space of just three years, a sign that the young Georgian shotstopper lacks no ambition. 

Waddle suggests Pogba should ignore Man Utd links: He’s never really done it

Pogba was initially suspended for four years after the World Cup winner tested positive for doping, but his ban was reduced to 18 months. 

Fixtures Of The Day

WCQ Africa

Congo VS Zambia 2025/03/22 14:00 UTC

Sudan VS Senegal  2025/03/22 19:00 UTC