World Cup Qualifier Related Content
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 3 weeks ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
AFP · 3 weeks ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Japan tame 'sorry' North Korea as Son goal in vain in World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.
North Korea says can't host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief
AFP · 4 weeks ago
North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week's World Cup qualifier, Japan's football association chief said, throwing the game into doubt.
Son scores but Thailand hold South Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Son Heung-min scored but South Korea were held 1-1 at home by Thailand in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday in their first match since the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Tanaka gives Japan scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Frustration' to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan will be motivated by the "frustration" of their Asian Cup flop when they face North Korea in a World Cup qualifying double-header, coach Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday.
New coach urges China to 'play with passion' in World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 4 weeks ago
New China coach Branko Ivankovic said Wednesday that his men must "play with passion"
Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang.
Nigeria search for Peseiro replacement ahead of World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 1 month ago
Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced that applications were open for the job of national head coach to replace Jose Peseiro ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Infantino decries violence at Argentina v Brazil World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
Argentina sink Brazil in World Cup qualifier; Uruguay march on
AFP · 4 months ago
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed.
Argentina defeat Brazil 1-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed.
Souttar scores as Australia edge Palestine in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
Harry Souttar scored the only goal as Australia held off a plucky Palestine in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match played at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on Tuesday.
Palestinians fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
Palestinian flags and the black-and-white keffiyeh scarf flew high in Kuwait's Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium as football fans vented their emotions in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Son scores twice as S. Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday.
Son issues warning as S. Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 months ago
South Korea travel to China on Tuesday for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd.
Vinicius may miss Argentina World Cup qualifier due to injury
AFP · 5 months ago
Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior said it will be "a bit difficult" to be fit in time for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina, after limping off with a left-thigh injury against Colombia.
Stubborn Palestine hold Lebanon at bay in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 5 months ago
Palestine began their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup with a goalless draw against Lebanon in their Group I World Cup qualifier in Sharjah on Thursday.
Maclaren hits hat-trick as Australia hammer Bangladesh in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 5 months ago
Substitute Jamie Maclaren hit a second-half hat-trick as Australia crushed Bangladesh 7-0 to kick off Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a bang on Thursday.
