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Brazil survive Japan scare as Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner seals dramatic World Cup progress

Brazil needed every second of 101 pulsating minutes before finally overcoming a spirited Japan 2-1 to secure their place in the FIFA...

Herve Renard delivered a brutally honest assessment of Tunisia’s performance after their 4-0 defeat to Japan, admitting the Asian side were simply...

Japan has officially become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 2-0 win over Bahrain...

South Sudan has made history by becoming the first African team in basketball to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in...