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Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
Spain's football federation and coach Luis de la Fuente condemned anti-Muslim chants that marred the 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly.
Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off
Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Tuesday in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defense of their World Cup crown.
Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine
Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 friendly win Tuesday over the World Cup co-hosts, who again failed to impress ahead of this summer's tournament.
Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter
Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to be more questions than answers after a limp 1-0 defeat against Japan.
Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest
Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest last week in Florida for driving under the influence.
DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON controversy
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insisted Tuesday that his side was fully focused on the upcoming World Cup after a 2-1 friendly win over Paraguay, despite the ongoing controversy of January's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Italy again miss out on World Cup as Bosnia, Turkey, Czechs and Sweden qualify
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as a play-off defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina on Tuesday meant the Azzurri will not go to this year's tournament in North America, while Turkey, the Czech Republic and Sweden all secured their places at the finals.
Beating England will boost Japan's World Cup challenge: Moriyasu
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu said his team's historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday would give them the confidence to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up marred by 'intolerable' chants
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly as their momentum heading into the tournament stalled.
Woods pleads not guilty in driving while impaired car crash
Golf superstar Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence in the case of his Florida car crash after having told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels.
Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer's tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat.
Spain held by Egypt in World Cup warm-up
Spain were held 0-0 by Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly to dampen their credentials as contenders for the tournament.
Italy to miss third straight World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer's tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat.
Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup
Michal Sadilek's penalty sent the Czech Republic to the World Cup as they beat Denmark in a shootout in Prague on Tuesday following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
Tuchel calls for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup
Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to the World Cup.
Turkey qualify for World Cup with play-off win over Kosovo
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured a 1-0 win away to Kosovo in their European play-off final, shattering their hosts' dream of appearing at the tournament for the first time.
Gyokeres sends Sweden to World Cup with dramatic winner against Poland
Viktor Gyokeres sent Sweden to the 2026 World Cup as he netted a dramatic late winner to hand his country a 3-2 win over Poland in their European play-off final on Tuesday.
Panama punish South Africa lapses in World Cup warm-up win
Sloppy defending at set pieces cost South Africa dearly as they lost 2-1 to fellow qualifiers Panama on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up in Cape Town.
Mitoma fires Japan to historic first win over England
Japan made history with their first ever win against England as Kaoru Mitoma sealed a 1-0 victory in Tuesday's friendly at Wembley.
Scotland suffer more friendly woe against Ivory Coast
Scotland slumped to a second 1-0 friendly defeat in four days as Nicolas Pepe's early goal claimed victory for Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
NFL officials can aid replacement refs under new rules
The NFL adopted a number of rule change proposals in Tuesday's annual league meetings at Phoenix, including ones to help replacement referees under a work stoppage by regular officials.
Kane out of World Cup warm-up against Japan with injury
Harry Kane missed England's final World Cup warm-up match at home on Tuesday after suffering a "minor issue in training".
Debutant Connolly guides Punjab to narrow IPL win over Gujarat
Australian Cooper Connolly made a memorable Indian Premier League debut, holding his nerve as wickets tumbled around him to haul Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.
Iran players in Turkey pose with photos of young war victims
Iran players and team officials posed with photographs of children killed in the Middle East war before their friendly match against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday.
Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival
Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football's top-flight for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Napoli threaten absent Lukaku with disciplinary action
Napoli threatened Romelu Lukaku with disciplinary action on Tuesday after he decided to stay in Belgium for treatment on a hip injury.
Chelsea's Cucurella laments 'instability' caused by Maresca exit
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella believes former manager Enzo Maresca's departure and the club's policy of signing young players is behind the London side's recent struggles.
'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.
De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports
Roberto De Zerbi has "agreed in principle" to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur as the troubled Premier League club bid to avoid relegation, British media reported Tuesday.
Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1
Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high.
Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering
Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.