The Latest Breaking News from North Macedonia

N. Macedonia's population shrank 9% in two decades

North Macedonia's population has decreased by 9% in the past two decades from 2.02 million to 1.83 million, census data showed on Wednesday, in a trend experts attribute to a declining birthrate and immigration mainly to western European nations.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal earned ‘rightful place’ in World Cup after beating North Macedonia

Ronaldo’s Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes scored twice to send Portugal to the World Cup

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Leonardo Bonucci slams World Cup "madness" in passionate rant after Italy dumped out

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci believes the World Cup qualifying process is "absurd" and "crazy" after his side became the highest-profile side to miss out on playing in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes combine to book Portugal's place at 2022 World Cup

The Man United pair combined to send Portugal to Qatar later this year as they saw off North Macedonia in their playoff final.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

Portugal 2-0 North Macedonia: Bruno Fernandes at the double to seal 2022 World Cup qualification

Bruno Fernandes scored twice to send Portugal to the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Porto.

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

'Love to see' - Manchester United fans react to Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo combining for Portugal goal

Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Bruno Fernandes who opened the scoring for Portugal against North Macedonia on Tuesday night

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo mocks Portugal team-mate in new training clip

Pressure is on Portugal to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with a play-off game against North Macedonia in their way - but Cristiano Ronaldo clearly isn't feeling any worries

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

How to watch Portugal vs North Macedonia - TV channel, live stream details for World Cup playoff final

Portugal are looking to book their place at the 2022 World Cup as they face surprise playoff finalists North Macedonia in Porto on Tuesday evening.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

Portugal 2-0 North Macedonia: World Cup playoff final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Bruno Fernandes was the two-goal hero as Portugal qualified for their sixth World Cup finals in a row with a fuss-free display in Porto. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

Portugal vs North Macedonia LIVE: World Cup play-off final result, score and reaction

Relive all the action from Porto

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022