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Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup
Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup

Michal Sadilek's penalty sent the Czech Republic to the World Cup as they beat Denmark in a shootout in Prague on Tuesday following a 2-2 draw after extra time.

March 31, 2026

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Tuchel calls for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup
Tuchel calls for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup

Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to the World Cup.

March 31, 2026

Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo
Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo

Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in their European play-off final, shattering their hosts' dream of appearing at the tournament for the first time.

March 31, 2026

Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland
Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland

Viktor Gyokeres sent Sweden to the 2026 World Cup as he netted a dramatic late winner to hand his country a 3-2 win over Poland in their European play-off final on Tuesday.

March 31, 2026

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Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine
Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine

A Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly damaging the environment by building an artificial lake at his mansion.

March 31, 2026

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Netanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'
Netanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the more than month-long military campaign against Tehran was not over, vowing to crush Iran's "terror regime".

March 31, 2026