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South Africa qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cape Town, Oct 16 (UNI) South Africa sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with
a commanding 3-0 win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga Province .
Goals from Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa secured the victory, sending South Africa back to football's biggest stage for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010.
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Herve Renard named Tunisia coach after Lamouchi dismissal

16 Jun 2026 | 7:10 PM

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Iran coach dissatisfied with sudden change of team itinerary

16 Jun 2026 | 6:56 PM

Los Angeles, June 16 (UNI) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed dissatisfaction with .

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