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Imola mooted as host for F1 season-ender, Malaysia confirmation expected soon

Ferrari's home circuit of Imola has emerged as a likely ⁠host for Formula 1's season-ending race if grands prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot go ahead due to ‌conflict in the Middle East, with Malaysia set to return in October.

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How Mbappe and France managed to break down Morocco's wall in quarter-final victory

Football is made up of narratives that repeat themselves, but with scripts slightly adjusted by time. Four years after their tense semi-final clash in Qatar, France and Morocco met again in a World Cup knockout match.

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Argentina defender Tagliafico ready for first World Cup start, full of praise for Messi

Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico could be set for a start against Jordan. On the eve of the last group stage match, he revealed the secrets behind the team's strength and praised Lionel Messi, who, according to the Lyon player, is playing at an even higher level than during the World Cup victory in Qatar.

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USA to face Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32

Bosnia & Herzegovina confirmed their third-place finish in Group B with their 3-1 win over last-placed Qatar on Thursday afternoon, setting up a clash with the co-hosts in Santa Clara.

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Vasilj proud to keep Bosnia alive at World Cup after huge win over Qatar

Bosnia & Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj felt right at home in front of around 30,000 fans as his side all but booked their spot in the last 32 with a 3-1 win over Qatar in Seattle on Wednesday.

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Alajbegovic comes of age to show Bosnia's bright future in uncertain World Cup

Marching into the stadium alongside the thousands of Bosnia & Herzegovina fans for their do-or-die game with Qatar in Seattle, they were singing just one player's name - Edin Dzeko. After the game, however, a new name could become their next anthem.

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Alajbegović wondergoal puts Bosnia on the verge of last 32 as Qatar crash out

A Kerim Alajbegović wondergoal helped Bosnia and Herzegovina to a 3-1 win over Qatar, as the Europeans sealed third place in Group B on four points, meaning a likely passage through to the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout stages.

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Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match ban for horror tackle on Canada's Kone

Qatar midfielder Assim ⁠Madibo has been given a five-match ban ‌after receiving a red card ‌for a tackle ‌which seriously injured Canada ‌midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA ‌said on Wednesday.

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Qatar vs Bosnia & Herzegovina marks halfway point of controversial World Cup

Qatar against Bosnia & Herzegovina marks the halfway point of the World Cup - the 52nd game of the mammoth 104 to be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Barbarez calls on Bosnia to attack in must-win Qatar clash

Bosnia and Herzegovina plan ⁠to play a more offensive game when they face Qatar in a must-win game to keep ‌their World Cup hopes alive, coach Sergej Barbarez said on Tuesday.

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Lopetegui insists Qatar will 'fight tooth and nail' in must-win match against Bosnia

Qatar aim to make history in Wednesday's must-win World ⁠Cup group match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with the country's first-ever World Cup finals win, Qatar coach ‌Julen Lopetegui said on Tuesday.

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Akanji insists Switzerland will make life tough for Canada in Group B showdown

Canada head into their World Cup Group B finale riding ⁠high on confidence after demolishing nine-man Qatar 6-0, but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji warned his side won't roll over at ‌BC Place on Wednesday.

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Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thankful as he begins recovery from broken leg

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone expressed ⁠his gratitude to God, his teammates and their fans after suffering ‌a broken leg in his side's 6-0 thrashing ‌of Qatar in World Cup ‌Group B on Thursday.

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The key stats behind Qatar's World Cup mauling at the hands of rampant co-hosts Canada

Both Canada and Qatar were looking for their first win of World Cup 2026 as they stepped out onto the BC Place Vancouver pitch on Thursday.

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World Cup highlights: Mexico first team to qualify for knockouts as Canada rout Qatar

Day Eight at the World Cup saw eight teams start their second matchday, and it was successful day for two of the hosts with Canada and Mexico experiencing wins.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Marsch 'crushed' by Kone leg break as Canada make history against Qatar

Canada manager Jesse Marsch said his side were crushed after confirming Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg in their historic 6-0 victory, but vowed that his team would remain focused after moving top of Group B.

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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s historic afternoon in 'Battle of Vancouver'

Canada’s captain, Stephen Estaquio, was the first to raise the alarm. On what should have been a special day for him and his side as they waltzed to a 6-0 victory over Qatar, the image of seeing teammate Ismael Kone writhing on the ground in agony, will be what this encounter will be remembered for.

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Barbarez refuses to give up on World Cup dream despite Bosnia's defeat to Switzerland

Bosnia and Herzegovina's coach Sergej Barbarez refused to give up their ⁠World Cup hopes after a late collapse in a 4-1 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday left them needing to ‌beat Qatar in their final Group B game to boost their chances ‌of qualifying.

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David nets hat-trick as Canada smash six past nine-man Qatar in tempestuous affair

A Jonathan David hat-trick helped Canada to a momentous first-ever FIFA World Cup (WC) win, as Jesse Marsch’s side roared to a 6-0 victory over an ill-disciplined Qatar side, who ended the game with nine men.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Japan coach Troussier 'not surprised' by Asian teams at World Cup

Qatar holding their own against Switzerland; Saudi Arabia shaking up Uruguay, Japan levelling against the Netherlands - the start of the 2026 World Cup has been marked by the outstanding success of AFC (Asian) nations.

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How former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui rebuilt the Qatar national team from 2022 ruins

2,920 days after his historic dismissal from the Spanish national team, Julen Lopetegui returned to the World Cup sidelines with Qatar.

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Canada look to set the tone against Qatar as pressure mounts on co-hosts

Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw ⁠with Bosnia & Herzegovina and to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Qatar feel 'no pressure' heading into crucial Canada matchup

Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed ⁠mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead ‌of Thursday's game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.