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Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

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📽️ | Casemiro escapes red card for ugly stamp against Chile

Brazil eased past Chile with a 3-0 win at the Maracana in World Cup qualifying, but the match was not without controversy. Manchester United star Casemiro was at the centre of attention after appearing to intentionally stamp on Felipe Loyola late in the first half. Despite the ugly challenge, the veteran midfielder escaped with just a yellow card and avoided dismissal.

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CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Fixtures, results & table

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Brazil v Chile - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

📽️ | Estevao opens Brazil account in style with bicycle kick

Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first senior goal for Brazil in spectacular fashion, netting a bicycle kick during a 3-0 win over Chile in the World Cup qualifier. The 18-year-old, already making waves in the Premier League, earned the loudest cheer inside the Maracana and capped his standout display with an acrobatic opener that lit up the night.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Daejeon Hana Citizen	10	3	3	4	11	10	1	12	W L W L L
8	Jeju SK	10	3	3	4	8	9	-1	12	L W D W W
9	Pohang Steelers	10	3	3	4	7	9	-2	12	L W L L W
10	Gimcheon Sangmu	10	1	7	2	9	11	-2	10	W L D D L
11	Bucheon FC 1995	10	2	4	4	8	13	-5	10	L L D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Daejeon Hana Citizen

W
L
W
L
L

Jeju SK

-1

L
W
D
W
W

Pohang Steelers

-2

L
W
L
L
W

Gimcheon Sangmu

-2

W
L
D
D
L

Bucheon FC 1995

-5

L
L
D
W
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Kaizer Chiefs founded?

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

How did Kaizer Chiefs get their name?

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Who are the owners of Kaizer Chiefs?

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

What is Kaizer Chiefs stadium called?

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

What are Kaizer Chiefs nicknames?

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

How many trophies have Kaizer Chiefs won?

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

How many times have Kaizer Chiefs won the top-flight league title?

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Who has made the most appearances for Kaizer Chiefs?

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Who is Kaizer Chiefs all-time top scorer?

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.