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Japan, South Korea face away tests on road to 2026 World Cup

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- Associated Press - November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Japan can take a major step towards the 2026 World Cup over the next week if they can negotiate away tests at Indonesia and China in the space of five days. Son Heung-min's South Korea will also look to close on a spot at the showpiece in North America as they

Colombia avenge Copa loss with victory over Argentina

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- Agence France-Presse - September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

World champions Argentina suffered their second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia on Tuesday. The victory was sweet revenge for a Colombia team who had lost to Argentina in July's final of the Copa America. Colombia,

Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

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- Agence France-Presse - June 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Afghanistan hope to achieve a footballing milestone on Tuesday by snatching a spot in the third and final phase of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The team ranked 151 in the world are on the brink of history and a place at the 2027 Asian Cup under their English

Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

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- Times Report - December 2, 2023

Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha. The