#World Cup qualifying

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Brazil
ESPN.com
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA to probe fan violence at Brazil-Argentina

FIFA has opened disciplinary cases against Argentina and Brazil for fan violence and late kick-off at a World Cup qualifying game.
The Argentina football federation was charged with crowd disturbances, while the Brazilian federation was charged with failures in managing security.
FIFA has not yet announced any timetable for judging the case and imposing sanctions. [ more ]
ESPN.com
5 months ago
FC Barcelona

Messi ends year with groin injury in Argentina win

Lionel Messi suffered a groin injury in Argentina's match against Brazil
Messi complained of discomfort in his adductor and blamed the delayed start of the game for worsening his injury [ more ]
Soccer News
5 months ago
Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior injury blow for Real Madrid - Soccer News

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is facing a spell on the sidelines after being injured during Brazil's World Cup qualifying defeat against Colombia.
Vinicius has been diagnosed with a tear in his left femoral bicep which is affecting the tendon in his hamstring.
Vinicius will miss next week's appointment with Argentina, joining other injured Real Madrid players. [ more ]
moreBrazil
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Concacaf reveals pairings for '26 WC qualification

North and Central America and Caribbean World Cup qualifying draw took place for the 30-nation second round.
12 finalists will compete for three automatic berths to join the United States, Mexico, and Canada in the 2026 tournament. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brazil name Dorival Jr as new head coach

Dorival Jr named new head coach of Brazil national side
Dorival's first matches will be against England and Spain in March
Brazil currently in sixth place for World Cup qualifying [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brazil, Argentina fined for Maracana fan brawl

FIFA fines Brazilian and Argentine federations for brawl between fans prior to World Cup qualifying game.
Brazil fined 50,000 Swiss Francs for failure to maintain law and order, Argentina fined 20,000 Swiss Francs for lack of order or discipline. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Brazil name Dorival Junior as new head coach

Dorival Junior has been officially appointed as the coach of the Brazil men's national team.
Dorival Junior's task in World Cup qualifying is made harder by the absence of Brazil star Neymar. [ more ]
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