Brennan Johnson sent his effort over the crossbar and Neco Williams’s spot kick was saved by Nikola Vasilj as Wales’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with a play-off semi-final exit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties at the Cardiff City Stadium. On the second anniversary of their home defeat on penalties…
The final few World Cup spots are up for grabs and there are a host of nations across the globe vying for a place at this summer’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Eight play-off semi-finals took place in Europe tonight, with the winners advancing to the finals and a chance at qualifying next…
Catch up with all the action from Italy vs Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-offs Italy booked their place in the World Cup play-off final with a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in Bergamo. The hosts endured a frustrating opening 45 minutes, struggling to break down a disciplined Northern Ireland side. Despite dominating possession,…
France secured an impressive 2-1 win over Brazil in an entertaining international friendly at Gillette Stadium, overcoming a second-half red card in a statement win ahead of the World Cup. The contest began at a high tempo, with both sides showing attacking intent but struggling to create clear-cut chances in the early stages. Brazil threatened…
Wales and Ireland are hoping to reach the World Cup finals when the nations take part in the European play-offs in March. Craig Bellamy’s side host Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi-finals, with Heimir Hallgrimsson’s team travelling to Czechia. The victors of those one-legged ties will face a one-legged final on March 31 to secure…
Italy are aiming to avoid missing out on a third successive edition of the World Cup finals when the Azzurri take part in the play-offs. Their initial opponents are a visiting Northern Ireland side hoping to end a 40-year exile from the World Cup. The victors of the one-match tie must then win a one-legged…
Catch up with all the team news ahead of the Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland The Czech Republic welcome the Republic of Ireland for their crucial World Cup semi-final play-off tonight. Both nations have their eye on a spot in the final against either Denmark or North Macedonia, but this is not an easy…
Wales welcome Bosnia and Herzegovina to Cardiff for their World Cup play-off semi-final tonight. The Dragons are looking to book their place in the USA, Canada and Mexico after qualifying for the Qatar tournament in 2022 via the play-offs, but it will not be an easy task. Should they win tonight, they will face either…
Brazil welcome France for a high-class international friendly tonight. The two global powerhouses will face off in a potential teaser for this summer’s World Cup, as both nations look to win the biggest prize in football. For that reason, neither team will want to lose this match, even if it is only a friendly. Catch…
Italy’s quest to qualify for the World Cup begins tonight in their semi-final play-off against Northern Ireland. Gennaro Gattuso’s men are at risk of missing their third major tournament in a row, a potential disaster for the Azzuri. But for Ireland, it is an opportunity to capitalise on the Italian’s fragility when it comes to…
