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Down 2-0 in the first half, the US Women's National Team roared back with two second-half goals to tie reigning World Cup champion Spain in Philadelphia. The comeback proves the team is finding its rhythm just in time for World Cup qualifying next month.
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The coach who led South Africa to World Cup glory in 2007 gets another shot at Test rugby, this time with Fiji's incredible athletes. At 62, Jake White aims to turn rugby's "sleeping giant" into a consistent powerhouse by the 2027 tournament.
The Wallabies have surged to sixth in world rankings after six straight wins, building momentum just one year before Australia hosts the 2027 Rugby World Cup. After their worst-ever ranking of 10th in 2023, the team's transformation under new coach Les Kiss has fans dreaming of their first Webb Ellis Cup victory in 27 years.
Rugby Canada just secured a game-changing deal with England's Championship league to give their players crucial professional experience before the 2027 World Cup. After missing their first-ever World Cup in 2023, Canada is building back stronger with international support.
Thailand's women's volleyball team pulled off a stunning upset against top-ranked Japan, earning a World Cup berth and a shot at Olympic qualification. The victory marks their first win over Japan in years and sets up a championship showdown with China.
Two African nations punched their tickets to the Women's World Cup inter-confederation playoffs with dramatic comeback victories in Morocco. Ghana and South Africa will now compete for three remaining spots at the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
Uruguay just made rugby history by appointing an entirely homegrown coaching staff, led by recent national team legends who hung up their boots this year. The bold move comes just over a year before the country competes in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The French women's national team punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ireland. This marks an impressive fifth consecutive World Cup appearance for Les Bleues, cementing their place among women's football's elite nations.
Rose Lavelle celebrated her 100th international appearance by scoring and assisting in Team USA's 2-1 victory over Japan, marking the squad's 10th consecutive win. The milestone moment showcased both personal achievement and the team's unstoppable momentum heading into next year's World Cup.
Sam Kerr led Australia to victory over North Korea in a nail-biting quarterfinal, punching the Matildas' ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil. The Chelsea forward scored one goal and set up another as Australia turned just two shots into goals against a relentless opponent.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
The England women's football team turned a goalless first half into a dominant 6-1 victory against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The win sets up a crucial showdown with world champions Spain in April.