Scott McTominay has officially entered the conversation for the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award after scoring one of the most spectacular goals of the year, a breathtaking overhead kick that instantly …
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Troy Parrott is the name on many lips after an international window that has transformed his status from promising forward to national hero. The Republic of Ireland striker produced a sensational spell of form against Portugal and Hungary, putting his country within touching distance of a place at next summer’s World Cup in the United States, and potentially earning himself another shot at the Premier League.
Malta produced one of their most spirited performances in recent memory, but fell just short as Poland edged a dramatic encounter 3–2 with a late Piotr Zieliński strike deep into the second half.
Erling Haaland has aimed a sharp dig at Italy defender Gianluca Mancini after Norway’s stunning 4-1 win over the Azzurri at San Siro, revealing that the Roma centre back tried to provoke him unusually.
Poland arrive in Ta’ Qali knowing that their only route to finishing first in Group G requires a perfect storm: a 13-goal swing in goal difference and a Netherlands defeat elsewhere. It is an extraordinarily difficult scenario, one that forces the visitors into an all-out attacking mission against a Malta side with nothing to lose.
Coach Emilio De Leo spoke about the team’s condition and preparations ahead of Malta’s final group match against Poland. He explained that, because of yesterday’s travel, today would be the …
João Neves and Bruno Fernandes both scored hat-tricks as Portugal cruised to a huge 9-1 win over Armenia, securing top spot in their qualification group and booking a place at …
Italy face Norway knowing that only a highly unlikely win by nine goals or more would allow them to finish top of Group I. Norway have effectively already secured their …
Spain set a new record with their longest-ever competitive run, reaching 30 games unbeaten, as they comfortably defeated Georgia 4-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifying. Mikel Oyazarbal opened the scoring from a penalty, with Martin Zubimendi, Ferran Torres, and Oyazarbal adding further goals to secure a dominant victory and move Spain closer to next summer’s finals.
The Netherlands all but secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Poland in qualifying. The Oranje maintained their commanding position at the top of the group, leaving Poland needing to rely on the play-offs to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Memphis Depay’s equaliser in the second half ensured the visitors took a crucial point, while Ronald Koeman’s side remains on track for next summer’s tournament in North America.
Germany moved a step closer to securing their place at next summer’s FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg. Despite early pressure from the hosts, Leroy Sane and Nick Woltemade struck after the interval to seal a comfortable win, keeping Germany on course to top Group A.
Croatia secured their place at next summer’s FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Faroe Islands in Group L qualifying. Despite an early lead for the visitors, goals from Josko Gvardiol, Petar Musa and Nikola Vlasic ensured Croatia’s win, ending the Faroes’ slim hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Malta wrote a memorable page in its football history on a cold night in Helsinki, defeating Finland 1–0 to celebrate a first-ever victory in FIFA World Cup qualifying. Substitute Jake Grech was the hero, producing a brilliant right-footed strike nine minutes from time with what proved to be Malta’s only shot on target throughout the entire match.
With just one match remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, the Faroe Islands are on the brink of one of football’s greatest underdog stories. A nation of just …
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential multi-match suspension after being sent off in Portugal’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to the Republic of Ireland, raising the possibility he could miss the opening game of the 2026 finals.
Norway are on the verge of securing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4-1 victory over Estonia in Oslo, a result that all but guarantees top spot in Group I ahead of Italy
Malta national team head coach Emilio De Leo and goalkeeper Henry Bonello addressed the media earlier on Thursday ahead of Malta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier against Finland, which will be played tomorrow at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium (kick off 18:00 CET).
