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Thomas Tuchel asks 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.

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NHL roundup: Panthers score five in opening period to beat Sens, Bruins top Stars

Ten games were on the schedule in the NHL on Tuesday, where the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins were among the teams to score often in their games.

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Belgium earn draw against Mexico in friendly thanks to Dodi Lukebakio magic

Belgium came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Mexico in a friendly at Soldier Field in the United States, stretching the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 11 games ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Canada and Tunisia play to goalless draw in friendly as World Cup nears

Canada are now unbeaten in six matches (W2, D4) - albeit friendlies - after being held to a goalless draw by fellow 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) participants Tunisia.

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PGA Tour and Masters chairman offers support for Tiger Woods after DUI crash

Tiger Woods received support from the PGA Tour and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley after stepping away from golf to work on his health and well-being after a traffic accident.

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Brazil score twice late on to see off Croatia in international friendly

Brazil ended Croatia’s nine-game unbeaten run (W8, D1) with a late 3-1 win at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando in a friendly.

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Argentina secure 5-0 defeat of Zambia at home in international friendly

Argentina have now won eight of their last 10 games against African opposition, following a 5-0 friendly success over Zambia in Buenos Aires that was nonetheless tinged with some sadness at the potential swansong of a world-class icon.

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Portugal get the better of United States in friendly as World Cup nears

The United States fell to a consecutive defeat ahead of the summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC) after succumbing to a strong Portugal side who ran out 2-0 winners at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years after edging Jamaica in extra time

The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in 52 years after beating Jamaica 1-0 AET in the play-offs in their first-ever H2H meeting.

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Gennaro Gattuso apologises to Italy after missing out on third straight World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was emotional and apologetic after his side suffered a playoff penalty shootout loss in ⁠Bosnia on Tuesday, to miss out on their third successive World Cup, but he refused to talk about his future.

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FIGC president asks Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon to stay in roles with national team

Gennaro Gattuso has been asked to stay on as coach of the national team, Italy's football chief said moments after Tuesday's play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina which left the Azzurri out of a third straight World Cup.

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Under-fire Danish coach Riemer says there are no excuses for missing out on World Cup

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says that Denmark only had themselves to blame after Riemer's outfit on Tuesday night lost the decisive qualifying playoff match against the Czech Republic in a shootout drama.

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Italy miss out on third-straight World Cup as Bosnia seal qualification on penalties

Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in succession, after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina – who will participate in their first finals for 12 years after a penalty success over the four-time world champions at the Bilino Polje in Zenica.

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Czech Republic turn shootout heroes to qualify for World Cup & break Denmark hearts

The Czech Republic will compete at a FIFA World Cup (WC) finals for the first time in 20 years after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over Denmark, whose attacking ineptitude was exposed in Prague.

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Wasteful Spain held to goalless draw by 10-man Egypt in friendly clash

Mostafa Shobeir staked his claim for Egypt’s number one shirt at the upcoming 2026 World Cup after making a string of vital saves in a 0-0 draw with Spain, who relinquish their spot as the world’s top-ranked national side.

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England fall to tepid defeat to Japan in final friendly before squad announcement

Kaoru Mitoma’s 23rd-minute goal condemned England to their first-ever defeat by an Asian country, as Japan stretched their winning run to five matches with a deserved 1-0 victory at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.

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10-man Netherlands and Ecuador fight to draw, injury scare for goalkeeper Valle

The Netherlands and Ecuador fought out a 1-1 draw after Denzel Dumfries got a quick red card, while Ecuador were left with injury concerns after goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle was stretchered off with a knee injury.

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Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo

Turkey qualified for the FIFA World Cup (FWC) for the first time since 2002 courtesy of their narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina, their fourth victory in four meetings with the Balkan nation.

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Gyokeres the hero as Sweden beat Poland in thriller to reach World Cup finals

Viktor Gyokeres' late winner ensured Sweden will be the competing at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America, as Graham Potter's side beat Poland 3-2 at Strawberry Arena in Solna, getting revenge on the Orly for their qualification play-off defeat in 2022.

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SHL Playoffs: Skelleftea beat Malmo to reach semi-finals as Frolunda stay alive

Swedish Hockey League (SHL) regular season champions Skelleftea are the first team through to the playoff semi-finals after a 4-0 victory at home to Malmo sealed a 4-1 series win, while Frolunda cut their series deficit against Lulea to 3-2 thanks to a narrow victory.

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Why did Nestory Irankunda celebrate with a white glove against Curaçao?

Australia winger Nestory Irankunda stole the show with a dazzling double and a Michael Jackson-inspired celebration ⁠as the Socceroos warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-1 rout of tournament debutants Curacao on Tuesday.

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Liiga Playoffs: SaiPa enact revenge on Assat after another drawn-out contest

SaiPa and Assat played out a second marathon contest in as many Liiga playoff semi-final matches, as the Lappeenranta gained revenge to tie the series after five periods of hockey, while Ilves took a 2-0 series lead over KalPa with an overtime winner.

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Cooper Connolly shines on debut to guide Punjab to tight IPL win over Gujarat

Australian Cooper Connolly made a memorable Indian Premier League debut, holding his nerve as wickets tumbled around him to haul Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

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Joachim Andersen back for Denmark in Prague: This is how Brian Riemer's men line up

Fulhams central defender Joachim Andersen will boost the Danish lineup for the crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match against the Czech Republic in Prague but otherwise Brian Riemer has chosen the same players for the lineup who started in the 4-0 win against North Macedonia.