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David Brooks secured an important point for Wales

World Cup: Wales salvage point, Argentina book spot

David Brooks salvaged a precious 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw for Wales against North Macedonia with almost the last kick of the match in Skopje.

Soccer • 25 Mar

England's Rico Lewis runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Bojan Dimoski of North Macedonia

Lacklustre England held in North Macedonia

England toiled to a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia as their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign came to a lacklustre close.

Soccer • 20 Nov 23

The Man United player's goal got the hosts past the stern resistance of the North Macedonians

Fernandes brace seals Portugal's World Cup spot

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scored twice as they beat stubborn visitors North Macedonia 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup finals in Qatar after a tense European play-off tie.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

North Macedonia are ranked 61 places below Mancini's Italy

Mancini lost for words after stunning World Cup exit

Italy manager Roberto Mancini was left stunned after North Macedonia eliminated his side from the World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

Aleksandar Trajkovski scores the injury-time winner

Italy's World Cup dreams over after shock defeat

Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on as Aleksandar Trajkovski's last-gasp strike earned the visitors a famous win.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

It was a big night for Northern Ireland player Rachel Furness

Furness makes history as Northern Ireland run riot

Rachel Furness claimed a brace to make history as Northern Ireland boosted their hopes of qualification for the 2023 Women's World Cup with a crushing 9-0 win over North Macedonia in Belfast.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo has work to do with Portugal if they're to make it to the World Cup

Portugal & Italy on WC play-off collision course

Portugal and Italy will meet each other in a World Cup play-off final if they win their respective semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Germany celebrate their win and World Cup qualification

Werner-led Germany book their ticket to the World Cup

Germany qualified for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Second-half goals from Wijnaldum put the seal on win for the hosts in Amsterdam

Wijnaldum bags a brace as Dutch remain unbeaten

Gini Wijnaldum claimed a double as Holland completed a perfect Group C campaign at Euro 2020 with a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in Amsterdam.

Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21

Andriy Yarmolenko put Ukraine in front against North Macedonia

Jittery Ukraine edge out North Macedonia in Bucharest

Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed a goal and an assist as Ukraine edged out North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday to boost their chances of reaching the European Championship knockout stages, leaving their opponents' hopes hanging by a thread.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

Arnautovic suspended over incident vs North Macedonia

Austria striker Marko Arnautovic has been suspended for his side's Euro 2020 match against the Netherlands after being found guilty of insulting another player in his side's opening win over North Macedonia.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Austria's Marko Arnautovic (centre) celebrates scoring against North Macedonia

UEFA open investigation into Arnautovic celebration

UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Austria striker Marko Arnautovic's reaction to his goal against North Macedonia.

Euro 2020 • 15 Jun 21

FFM: 'We have sent an official letter to UEFA asking for a very severe fine for the player Marko Arnautovic'

Arnautovic apologises for insulting Macedonia's Alioski

Austria's Marko Arnautovic on Monday apologised for insulting North Macedonian players after scoring in their Euro 2020 match, but the Macedonian football federation (FFM) called on UEFA to give the forward a "very severe fine".

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

Stefan Lainer (r) had put the Austrians in front

Austria leave it late to seal win over North Macedonia

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in an entertaining opening Group C clash on Sunday.

Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21

North Macedonia's Eljif Elmas (R) will be key to the underdogs' hopes

Euro 2020 Group C: Tricky tests await the Dutch

The Netherlands, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Austria collide in a group that could deliver more twists and turns than you might think.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Andreas Skov Olsen with Denmark's opener.

World Cup qualifying wrap: Danes sweep past Austria

Substitute Andreas Skov Olsen scored twice in a scintillating second half at the at the Ernst Happel Stadium as Denmark made it three World Cup qualifying wins out of three with a 4-0 demolition of Austria in Group F.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

Goran Pandev celebrates after scoring the crucial North Macedonian winner

North Macedonia make history, Hungary overturn Iceland

North Macedonia qualified for Euro 2020, the first-ever major tournament in the team's 27-year history, while Hungary also qualified for the finals with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Iceland.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

North Macedonia