World Cup 2022 draw: How to watch, time & seedingGOAL brings you all the details about the tournament draw, including when it takes place and moreWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Italy's World Cup failure a mess all of their own makingThe Azzurri only have themselves to blame for failing to beat North Macedonia, and being held back by an entire system in dire need of an overhaulItalySerie A
Yilmaz retires from Turkey duty after skying crucial penaltyThe veteran Lille forward sent his kick flying over the bar when he had the chance to level against the hostsPortugalTurkiye
Jorginho: Italy penalty misses will haunt me foreverThe Chelsea midfielder and his nation paid the price for two unsuccessful spot-kicks against Switzerland that proved crucialItalyJorginho
'Disaster!' - Italy miss out on World Cup after shock lossThe Azzurri conceded two minutes into stoppage time in a 1-0 defeat that means the Euro 2020 winners will not be present at the World Cup in QatarItalyNorth Macedonia
Mancini unsure on future after Italy miss out on 2022 World CupThe Azzurri boss also defended his players after the surprise loss, insisting they were the victims of "total bad luck"ItalyNorth Macedonia
Bale slams critics after keeping Wales' World Cup dream aliveThe winger had been dubbed a 'Parasite' in an astonishing press attack during the build-up to Thursday's matchG. BaleWales
Meet the ex-Chelsea trialist who ended Italy's World Cup hopesThe forward silenced supporters in his old home to leave his nation just one game from their first ever World CupItalyNorth Macedonia
When was the last time Gareth Bale played?The winger has barely featured since the start of SeptemberG. BaleWales
Who is Portugal hero Otavio?The Brazil-born Porto ace contributed a goal and assist to give Portugal the perfect start in Thursday's crunch matchPortugalTurkiye
Bale hits glorious free-kick in World Cup play-offAfter seeing his club season dogged by injury, the winger sent a timely reminder of his talents to give his side a vital goalWalesAustria
Matchday rewind: North Macedonia stun Italy in World Cup play-off Relive GOAL's live commentary coverage of the World Cup qualifying play-offs on ThursdayLive BlogWales
'People who criticise Ronaldo don't understand football'Fernando Santos' men must win two play-offs or else miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 24 yearsC. RonaldoPortugal
Mane-Salah showdown shows why World Cup must expandBy the end of this international break, we will know most of the teams playing at Qatar 2022 and some of the game's biggest stars are set to miss outWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification CAF
Ronaldo ready to 'fight' for what could be his last World CupThe Manchester United superstar is away on international duty as his country prepares to take part in the play-offs for Qatar 2022C. RonaldoWorld Cup
Mancini 'not worried' about out-of-form Italy playersThe Azzurri take on North Macedonia on Thursday as they look to book a place in this year's competition in QatarItalyR. Mancini
Portugal without key defenders for WC play-offWith Ruben Dias previously sidelined, the road to this year's tournament looks trickyPortugalC. Ronaldo
Balotelli opens up on future goalsThe striker regrets not helping Italy claim any major titles during his careerItaly
Mancini explains omitting Balotelli from Italy squadThe Adana Demirspor striker has not been called up for the Azzurri's World Cup qualification playoffsItalyNorth Macedonia
Balotelli dropped from Italy squad for Qatar 2022 play-offsHaving been recalled for a training camp in January, the forward has not made the cut for this month's crunch clashesItalyWorld Cup
Dzyuba rejects Russia call-up due to Ukraine invasionThe Zenit striker has family in Ukraine and does not want to be part of the national team for the time beingRussiaA. Dzyuba
Stadium in Ukraine destroyed by Russian airstrikesThe Ukrainian Premier League side released a statement confirming the destruction of the stadium following airstrikes from RussiaUkraine
Italy legend Buffon denies World Cup 2022 rumoursThe veteran shot-stopper has moved to close down talk he could be set for an Azzurri comebackItalyWorld Cup
Russia booted from WCQ as Poland get byeFIFA has also announced that Ukraine's match against Scotland has been postponedRussiaPoland
Scotland’s World Cup play-off with Ukraine postponedFIFA has taken the decision to delay the fixture that had been due to take place at Hampden Park on March 24World CupScotland vs Ukraine
Ceferin and UEFA to postpone Ukraine-Scotland play-offThe nation had asked for a postponement amid the current Ukraine-Russia crisis and look set to be handed a postponement until the summerUkraineRussia
Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup play-offThe war-torn nation is currently scheduled to play on March 24Scotland vs UkraineScotland
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