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FotMob @fotmob.com · Mar 12

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 9h

Dominik Szoboszlai's stoppage time equaliser stopped Portugal from qualifying for the World Cup tonight.

Hungary now trail Portugal by five points with two games.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 9h

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿📈 England make it six wins from six without conceding a goal and qualify for the 2026 World Cup with two games to spare.

The Three Lions are the first UEFA nation to secure their place in next year’s finals.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 9h

Saudi Arabia beat Iraq to a place at the 2026 World Cup on goals scored. 😮‍💨

FotMob @fotmob.com · 9h

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the record for scoring the most goals in men’s World Cup qualifiers (41) BUT a late equaliser from Hungary’s Dominik Szoboszlai means Portugal do not qualify for the 2026 World Cup tonight. 😮‍💨

FotMob @fotmob.com · 14h

🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo has a formidable record against Hungary, Portugal's opponents tonight.

IF Portugal win AND Armenia drop points vs. Ireland, Portugal will qualify for the World Cup, and Ronaldo will be off to a 12th major tournament.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 15h

😬 The fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifying has left us with two groups that will be decided by today's final games.

UAE could return to the finals for the first time since Italia '90 - if they win or draw against Qatar.

And Saudi Arabia vs. Iraq is a straight shootout.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 15h

📆 Tonight’s final UEFA World Cup qualifiers for the October international break.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A win for England confirms their spot at the 2026 finals.

🇵🇹 Portugal can also qualify with a win and dropped points for Armenia.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 17h

🇯🇵 Japan have beaten Brazil for the first time in international football!

The Samurai Blue had met the five-time World champions on 13 previous occasions, losing 11, and drawing 2 of those.

This results comes just days after Brazil put five unanswered goals past South Korea.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 18h

Group F of African World Cup qualifying comes down to what result Ivory Coast get at home to Kenya.

Drop points and Gabon could take top spot with a win against Burundi.

Only the top side qualify automatically for the 2026 finals.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 18h

The Dutch defence has been on point during World Cup qualifying, keeping four clean sheets in six games.

They face Poland in a group decider next month.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 20h

🇭🇷👏 Luka Modrić, the Don, still producing for his (new)club and country aged 40.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 20h

🇸🇪⏳ Mjällby, the small side with a stadium capacity bigger than the population of the fishing town they're based in, are one win away from claiming a first Allsvenskan title in Sweden.

Read all about their once in a lifetime season:
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Mjallby: The Swedish minnows on the verge of a league title

Based in a tiny fishing village in the very south of Sweden, Mjällby AIF were in the second tier as recently as 2019. Today, they are preparing to make their European debut next season and are just one win away from lifting an unforgettable Allsvenskan title.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 21h

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England just need a win in Latvia tonight to become the first European nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

(Portugal could also qualify but are dependent on other results)

Match preview:
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Preview: England travel to Latvia looking to book World Cup place

Thomas Tuchel’s England can confirm their place at the 2026 World Cup with a win against Latvia on Tuesday.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 22h

ESPN have done a wonderful job of explaining the various connotations... it could come down FIFA drawing lots with the right combination of results and disciplinary points!
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The race to the 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde book first-ever finals appearance

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 22h

Group C in African World Cup qualifying is poised for some final day drama.

Benin hold the advantage but must get a result in Nigeria.

South Africa are waiting in the wings to take top spot, or we could see a combination of two sides finishing top, or two teams tied for second.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

🇧🇪📊 Kevin De Bruyne has continued his Napoli form into a positive international break for the Belgian national team.

A draw with Macedonia and a victory over Wales sees them top Group J in World Cup up qualifying.

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

🇽🇰 Kosovo complete a double over Sweden in World Cup qualifying.

UEFA’s newest member state have given themselves a chance of reaching a first major tournament with Switzerland their final fixture in the group.

Sweden’s chances of even reaching the playoffs now look slim.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

🇧🇪📈 Belgium beat Wales in another lovely World Cup qualifying encounter, following June’s 4-3 home win with a 4-2 victory in Cardiff.

Macedonia also dropped points, allowing the Belgians to take top spot in the group.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

There will be no World Cup qualification party for France as Iceland hold them to a draw in Reykjavík tonight.

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s debut goal for Les Bleus was cancelled out within two second half minutes.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

🇨🇻🎉 Cape Verde have done it!

In the end, they didn’t even need a win thanks to Cameroon’s result but the islanders qualify for the World Cup in style anyway!

They become the second smallest nation (by population) ever to reach the finals!

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FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

📊 Compare & Contrast: France and England’s last starting XI.

All of Didier Deschamps’ starters play outside of Ligue 1 while all 11 English players ply their trade in the Premier League.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

⏳ The first European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup could be confirmed later.

🇫🇷 France will qualify if they beat Iceland and Ukraine drop points to Azerbaijan.

🇨🇭 Switzerland need to win in Slovenia and hope Kosovo drop points to Sweden.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

🇨🇻 Cape Verde have another chance to secure their place in history today, with the final round of qualifiers taking place in Africa.

They will become the second smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup finals IF they beat Eswatini OR Cameroon drop points at home to Angola.

FotMob @fotmob.com · 1d

✍️ Jack Wilshere is the new manager of Luton Town.

A Premier League side as recently as 2024, the former-Arsenal and England star joins with the club sat 11th in League One.
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FotMob @fotmob.com · 2d

⏳ Wins for Denmark and Scotland leave their World Cup qualifying group looking tasty.

Both play one more game before they meet each other in November’s final matchday.

We could be on for a winner takes all decider!