Brazil, seeking to overcome its recent struggles, will face Ecuador in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Neymar remains sidelined due to injury, while Ecuador’s starting lineup has been confirmed. Follow our live coverage for updates.
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The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a series of unexpected results. Saudi Arabia, despite home advantage, struggled against Indonesia, while Qatar suffered a surprising defeat to the UAE. Iran, however, secured a crucial victory over Kyrgyzstan.
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile due to a high-ankle injury. The Argentine star is currently recovering at Inter Miami and is expected to return to action before the end of the MLS regular season.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champion, will take on Chile in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on Friday. The match will be played at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires with Argentina aiming to continue their dominant form despite the absence of Lionel Messi due to injury. Chile, on the other hand, seeks to improve their position in the standings after a struggling start to the qualification campaign.
The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume on September 5th. Argentina, the reigning world champion, leads the standings. This matchday features a rematch of the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals between Argentina and Chile, both of which Chile won via penalty shootout. Get a look at the schedule for Matchdays 7 and 8 of the CONMEBOL Qualifiers.
The third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers kicks off on September 5th, with 18 teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The first matchday features key clashes between Asian heavyweights and will determine the early favorites in the race for qualification.
Palestine’s national football team is facing significant challenges in their World Cup qualifying campaign, including the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that has disrupted their preparations and caused heavy losses within the Palestinian football community. Despite these difficulties, the team remains hopeful for a positive result as they take on one of Asia’s top teams, South Korea.
FIFA has announced a more intricate draw for European World Cup qualifying groups, placing greater importance on the UEFA Nations League standings than traditional FIFA rankings. The new system will see the top seeds for the 12 groups determined by the Nations League quarterfinalists and top-ranked teams outside the top eight. This will mean the full draw cannot be finalized until after the Nations League quarterfinals in March 2023, leaving teams uncertain about their opponents for several months.
This episode delves into the recent upheaval in Indian football, discussing the controversial sacking of coach Igor Stimac, his accusations against the AIFF, and the retirement of star player Sunil Chhetri.
India’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup were shattered after a disappointing performance in the Asian Qualifiers. Coach Igor Stimac’s tenure ended with a 35.8% win rate and criticism for his inability to lead the team to success. The focus now shifts to finding a new coach with a deeper understanding of Indian club football and a proven track record of developing young talent.