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Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its second-ever World Cup qualification after defeating four-time champion Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout. Tens of thousands of fans flooded the streets, celebrating until dawn in scenes of pure national pride.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
Viktor Gyokeres scored in the final minutes to send Sweden to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland. Turkey also celebrated their first World Cup qualification in 24 years with a 1-0 win over Kosovo.
After a 15-year absence, North Korea's women's soccer team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking a remarkable comeback story for the three-time Asian champions. The Philippines also secured their spot, celebrating back-to-back World Cup qualifications.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.
After a goalless first half, England's women's football team exploded for six second-half goals against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 6-1 victory. The win sets up a blockbuster showdown with world champions Spain at Wembley in April.
Africa's most decorated women's football team is gearing up to defend their championship crown with two strategic friendly matches. The reigning champions are leaving nothing to chance as they aim for another continental triumph and a World Cup spot.
Jamaica's Under-17 soccer team defeated Canada 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, marking the country's first men's World Cup qualification in 15 years. The victory also brought hope to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa.