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WC qualifying wrap: Germany & Dutch edge towards finals

Germany forward Nick Woltemade scored twice in the second half to give the four-time world champions a hard-earned 2-0 win over Luxembourg in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier, leaving them on the brink of automatic qualification.

Wade helps Northern Ireland keep Euro 2025 dream alive

An extra-time goal from Lauren Wade earned Northern Ireland a 1-0 win on the night to ensure they progressed 2-1 on aggregate against Croatia in their Euro 2025 play-off.

Northern Ireland strike late to secure first-leg draw

Izabela Lojna scored a goal and an own goal as Croatia were held to a 1-1 draw by Northern Ireland in the first leg of their European Championship qualification first round play-off.

Nations League wrap: VAR call denies Scots in Croatia

Che Adams had a last-gasp goal ruled out as luckless Scotland suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.

Modric to play on with Croatia, Gundogan calls it a day

Luka Modric looks set to extend his 18-year international career after Croatia named him in their squad for the opening matches of this season's Nations League.

Torres goal enough for second-string Spain side

An early goal from Ferran Torres proved enough for a much-changed Spain side to seal their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 100 per cent record after a 1-0 win over Albania in Dusseldorf.

Last-gasp Zaccagni goal sends Italy into the final 16

Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were left hanging by a thread.

Serbia demand punishment for Croatia and Albania

Serbia are demanding that UEFA punish Croatia and Albania after accusing their fans of hateful chanting during their Euro 2024 clash in Hamburg.

Euro 2024 Day 6 preview: Clarke expects more from Scots

Steve Clarke insists Scotland have to do better when they face Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2024 game in Cologne on Wednesday night.

Spain send message with comfortable defeat of Croatia

Spain overran Croatia 3-0, striking three times in a sublime first half to earn maximum points in their Euro 2024 Group B opener, confirming their status as title contenders.

Euro 2024 Group B: Much to savour in group of death

Ireland U21s set for England and Croatia friendlies

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s will face England and Croatia in friendlies this June.

Euro 2024: Croatia secure finals spot ahead of Wales

Croatia became the 20th and last team to qualify automatically for Euro 2024 as Ante Budimir's goal earned them a 1-0 win over Armenia.

Wilson double boosts Wales Euro 2024 qualification hope

Harry Wilson celebrated his 50th cap with a brilliant double as Wales boosted their Euro 2024 automatic qualification hopes with a 2-1 win over Croatia in Cardiff.

Oranje outfoxed as Croatia reach Nations League final

Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their UEFA Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam to book their place in Sunday's decider.

World Cup 2022: Croatia 2-1 Morocco 3rd-place P/O recap

For the second time Croatia have finished third in the world

Croatia boss hopeful playoff won't be Modric swansong

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the World Cup third-place play-off will not be the last game at a major tournament for his captain Luka Modric.

Morocco motivated to win 'worst game', insists Regragui

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui admits the World Cup third-place play-off is the "worst game" to play in but still wants his side to become the first African nation to medal in a finals.

World Cup Podcast: Houghton on mega Messi's semi show

Ireland legend Ray Houghton joins Raf Diallo and Mikey Stafford to react to Argentina's 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia with Messi magic to the fore. He also previews France v Morocco and talks penalty techniques amid stark conversion stats in Qatar.