Italy’s World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw.Four-time champions Italy had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia’s only previous […]
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USMNT vs. Portugal player ratings: U.S. shut out before World Cup roster announcement – USA Today
The U.S. men’s national team was shut out 2-0 by Portugal in an international friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 31.Mauricio Pochettino’s final lineup selection before naming his roster for the World Cup was a head-scratching one. He decided to go without a true striker, opting for Christian Pulisic as a false […]
Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war – Catholic World Report
March 31, 2026 Amira Abuzeid News Briefs 4 Print The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle East.Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for peace in a world wounded by conflict and violence.In remarks to journalists on March 31 outside the papal villa of […]
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 – Al Jazeera
Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.SaveShareIraq have ended a 40-year wait for an appearance at the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the second final of the intercontinental playoffs in Mexico, making them the 48th team to qualify for the […]
Day 32 of Middle East conflict — Iran threatens US tech companies, Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked – CNN
Day 32 of Middle East conflict — Iran threatens US tech companies, Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked CNNsource