Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after final day drama Top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup is at stake this evening Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Nigeria team plane forced into emergency landing after suffering damage mid-air The men’s football team were travelling home following a victory over Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Harry Wilson wants ‘massive’ home advantage for Wales in World Cup play-offs The Dragons’ final game at home to North Macedonia is set to decide second spot in the group. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Sarina Wiegman: I’ll always be ‘grateful’ to England retiree Millie Bright Wiegman will start to prepare for life without the former Lionesses captain. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2025
Is Alexander Isak to blame? How Sweden’s World Cup qualifying campaign turned to disaster Sweden are bottom of Group B and unlikely to make the 2026 World Cup, and while manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has lost his job, he has not been helped by his star player’s summer on strike The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Alexander Isak Unleashes Frustrations With Expletive Rant Sweden have endured a rotten start to World Cup qualification. Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025
‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
'Total disgrace' - Alexander Isak and Sweden boss slammed for FIFA World Cup qualifying catastrophe Liverpool and Arsenal strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres were unable to avoid Sweden's 1-0 home defeat by Kosovo FourFourTwo · Oct 14, 2025
Sarina Wiegman hands first England calls to trio for Brazil and Australia games The Lionesses are preparing for friendlies against Brazil at the Etihad Stadium on October 25 and Australia at Pride Park three days later. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Real Madrid Star Forced Into Rat-Catching Role on International Duty The rodent luckily didn’t impact what was a high scoring game. Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025
Jamaica international Taylor Hinds named in England’s first squad since Euro 2025 Hinds, Katie Reid and Lucia Kendall have received their first England call-ups ahead of the friendlies against Brazil and Australia but Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp miss out due to injury The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
England: Marcus Rashford gets World Cup chance amid Thomas Tuchel challenge to 'push himself' Rashford has opportunity to force his way into World Cup picture as Tuchel urges him to fulfil his potential Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Migrant who threatened to kill Nigel Farage gave police false name, court told Fayaz Khan is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Cardiff defend pest control policy after rat halts Wales match Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois attempted to catch the rodent during Wales’ World Cup qualifier.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Alice Capsey hails ‘incredible’ Sophie Ecclestone ahead of England-Pakistan Ecclestone played a starring role in the World Cup win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.
FourFourTwo · Oct 14, 2025 Roberto 'Pico' Lopes: the Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory Roberto 'Pico' Lopes played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, and then produced a stunning upset vs Spain
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025 South American rugby success stories propel men’s World Cup qualifying Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournament
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Japan v Brazil live: Hosts stun five-time world champions with incredible comeback win Japan 3-2 Brazil: Hosts came from two goals down at half-time to secure a remarkable victory as both sides continued their World Cup preparation
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 Viktor Gyokeres World Cup lifeline confirmed after Arsenal star outscores Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland Striker’s goals in the Nations League are set to prove crucial
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Nigeria v Benin live: Super Eagles seal play-off spot as South Africa qualify for World Cup Nigeria 4-0 Benin: The Super Eagles ended Benin’s hopes of a first ever World Cup but couldn’t deny South Africa from automatic qualification
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 Omar Marmoush injury latest: Man City handed major update after forward pictured without crutches A big boost awaits Pep Guardiola coming out of the international break
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Wales vs Belgium World Cup qualifier stopped after rat invades pitch This is the moment a rat runs onto the pitch during the Wales vs Belgium World Cup 2026 qualifying match.
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for World Cup in exciting finale tonight Super Eagles face a must-win match at home to Group C leaders Benin while Bafana Bafana host Rwanda on pivotal evening
AAP · Oct 14, 2025 Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.