Spain has officially climbed to the top of the FIFA world rankings after the September international break, ending Argentina’s two-year reign. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s national football team is projected to rise five spots to 120th, its best ranking in 20
Cape Verde shocked African giants Cameroon with a 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, moving one step closer to their first-ever World Cup appearance. With 19 points at the top of Group D, the 590,000-population nation is
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 39th World Cup qualifying goal to top the all-time charts, as Portugal edged Hungary 3-2 in a thrilling Group F clash to secure back-to-back wins.
Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted as France came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1 in the World Cup qualifiers, surpassing Thierry Henry with his 52nd international goal.
Tunisia secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 94th-minute winner against Equatorial Guinea. Loumzam’s stoppage-time strike sealed a 1-0 away victory, making Tunisia the second African nation after Morocco to qualify.
Germany bounced back from their shock defeat to Slovakia with a 3–1 win over Northern Ireland, while Memphis Depay’s brace against Lithuania saw him become the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer. Poland also defeated Finland 3–1 as the UEFA World
Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela sealed South America’s six direct World Cup spots, with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia joining Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador.
Belgium delivered a dominant performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, thrashing Kazakhstan 6-0 at home. Kevin De Bruyne scored twice and provided an assist, while Doku shone with two assists and a goal, helping the Red Devils secure
England continued their perfect run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Andorra. Goals from an own goal and Declan Rice’s header sealed the win, while debutant Elliot Anderson shined as Man of
Italy’s new head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, faces his second test as the Azzurri meet Israel in the World Cup qualifiers. With Croatia’s veteran Luka Modrić expected to start and Sweden weighing up their twin-strike option, Europe’s big names continue
