#qualifying

#qualifying

Poland's national team, under Jan Urban, has a challenging road ahead as they aim to qualify for the World Cup 2026, facing Albania in the play-offs. The team finished second in their qualifying group, behind the Netherlands, and will need to navigate tough matches against potential opponents like Japan and Tunisia if they advance.

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the streets of Baku in an extraordinary, chaotic qualifying session interrupted by six red-flag stoppages. Bar the Red Bull driver, the leading protagonists were all found wanting as Carlos Sainz took an unexpected second place for Williams and Liam Lawson a third for Racing Bulls. Driver after driver was caught out in the long session, including a remarkable unforced error from Oscar Piastri.

Charlie Woods, 16, carded a 3-over-par 75 in his second attempt at qualifying for the U.S. Open, falling short of the required 68.