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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🔥 Conmebol qualifiers: the table so far and what's next 🗓️
🔥 Conmebol qualifiers: the table so far and what's next 🗓️ With Venezuela's 2-0 victory over Bolivia at the Monumental de Maturín, Matchday 15 of the Conmebol Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico came to a close this Friday. La Vinotinto secured a crucial win against a direct rival in the race for a playoff spot, a position now held by the team led by Fernando Batista, pulling four points ahead of La Verde, coached by Óscar Villegas. Advertisement Earlier, Colombia did not have a great match in Barranquilla and could not get past a goalless draw against Peru, who celebrate the point earned, although it may not be of much use. With three matchdays left, several confirmations on the road to the World Cup On Thursday night, Argentina and Chile staged a great duel at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, which ended with a narrow Albiceleste victory, thanks to a stunning goal by Julián Álvarez in the first half. This match, and this result, confirmed the superiority of Lionel Scaloni's team over the lowest-ranked rival in the table, but also over all the other teams in this tournament, as they have already been crowned winners of the Qualifiers, having built a 10-point lead over Ecuador, second in the standings. Advertisement Sebastián Becaccece's team, meanwhile, drew 0-0 with Brazil in Guayaquil, in a match with few thrills on the field and some extra excitement off it, with Carlo Ancelotti making his debut at the helm of the Canarinha. Another great match on Thursday was the one Paraguay played at the Defensores del Chaco, defeating Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay 2-0, who are on a downward trend. Gustavo Alfaro's Albirroja extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches and won 'the mother of all battles,' as the coach put it, climbing to third place and, with Friday's results, confirming at least a playoff spot. Matchday 16 of the Conmebol Qualifiers will be played in its entirety next Tuesday, June 10. After that, the final double matchday will take place in mid-September. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 JUAN BARRETO - AFP or licensors
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire apprentices to compete in national competition next week
Chantelle Muir and Frankie O'Dea will compete for top titles. Persimmon Homes has unveiled that apprentices Chantelle Muir, a bricklayer from Ayr, and Frankie O'Dea, a painter and decorator from Kilmarnock, have been selected by Ayrshire College to compete in the Scottish SkillBuild competition in 2025. The event, taking place on June 10 at Dundee and Angus College, is a key regional competition for the UK's most promising apprentices. SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the UK's largest construction competition, attracting over 1,000 trainees from across the country. Apprentices will be tested on their technical abilities, time management, character, and commitment, providing them with a platform to build confidence, enhance skills, and showcase their talent. Chantelle Muir, who began her apprenticeship with Persimmon in 2022, will compete in the bricklaying category. Having quickly established herself as a skilled and committed apprentice, Chantelle is determined to excel in the competition and take the top spot. Frankie O'Dea, who joined Persimmon in 2023 as a painting and decorating apprentice, is eager to "brush aside the competition" in his event. Frankie's attention to detail and passion for his craft have made him stand out, earning him the John Mather Award at Ayrshire College. William Smith, Persimmon Homes Regional Apprenticeship Manager, said: "We are incredibly proud of Chantelle and Frankie for being selected to compete in SkillBuild. This is an excellent opportunity for them to demonstrate their skills on a national stage and advance their careers in construction. We look forward to supporting them through this exciting challenge." Frankie O'Dea added: "I'm excited to represent Persimmon and Ayrshire College at SkillBuild. I'll give it my all and aim to brush aside the competition to win in painting and decorating!" SkillBuild Regional Qualifiers take place across the UK each year, with apprentices completing a trade-specific task within a 6-hour time frame. The top eight highest-scoring competitors from each category will then progress to the National Final, where the best in the country compete for the title. To follow Chantelle and Frankie's progress, please visit here.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
2026 FIFA World Cup to involve two new nations after countries seal qualification for the first time
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature two nations that have never played in the competition before. There is just over a year to go until the biggest footballing tournament on the planet gets underway in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will take place from June 11 to July 19 and be the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32. The expansion means more countries will get to enjoy the experience of being a part of the spectacle and two debutants secured their places on Thursday. Uzbekistan have qualified for the first time after their 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi. There were jubilant scenes as the team finally got over the line after agonisingly falling short in the qualifiers for both Germany 2006 and Brazil 2014. Uzbekistan, who have a population of 36 million and are ranked 57th in the world, Uzbekistan played their first match as a sovereign nation after leaving the Soviet Union in June 1992. They will be joined by fellow newbies Jordan, whose 3-0 victory over Oman saw them qualify, 40 years on from their first campaign. Uzbekistan and Jordan became the ninth and tenth teams to confirm their spots. South Korea also sealed their passage on Thursday, joining the three hosts as well as Japan, New Zealand, Iran and Argentina.
Scoop
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
The OFC Executive Committee Has Confirmed The Hosts And Dates For All OFC Competitions In 2026.
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Match days 3, 4 and 5 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers will be held in both the Solomon Islands and Fiji respectively, with the concluding two match days hosted by New Zealand. 2026 will be another busy and exciting year of football action across the Oceania region, with the conclusion of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers, OFC Men's and Women's Champions League and the always spectacular OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup highlights of the calendar. Match days 3, 4 and 5 of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers will be held in both the Solomon Islands and Fiji respectively, with the concluding two match days hosted by New Zealand. The OFC Women's Champions League returns to the Solomon Islands following a successful hosting in 2024, with the men's competition held in Fiji. The OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup returns to the shores of Tahiti, who last hosted the competition in 2023. OFC 2026 Competition Calendar OFC Men's Champions League 2026 – Qualifying | Samoa, Jan 31 – Feb 6 FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers MD 3, 4 & 5 | Fiji & Solomon Islands, Feb 24 – Mar 7* OFC U-16 Men's Championship 2026 – Qualifying | Tonga, Mar 25-31 FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers MD 6 & 7 | New Zealand, Apr 7-18 OFC U-16 Women's Championship 2026 – Qualifying | Papua New Guinea, Apr 18-24 OFC U-19 Men's Championship 2026 – Qualifying | Cook Islands, Jun 6-12 OFC Women's Champions League 2026 | Solomon Islands, Jun 27 – Jul 10 OFC U-16 Men's Championship 2026 | Papua New Guinea, Jul 12-25 OFC Men's Champions League 2026 | Fiji, Aug 8-21 OFC U-19 Men's Championship 2026 | Tahiti, Aug 30 – Sep 12 OFC U-16 Women's Championship 2026 | Solomon Islands, Sep 6-19 OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2026 | Tahiti, Oct 22-31 *Please note that host location is subject to change dependent on the outcome of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2027 – Oceania Qualifiers draw.
Deccan Herald
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win in the backdrop of emotional Kohli-Dhoni match-up
Before delving into that possibility, a glance of the situation will reveal that RCB can swell their tally to 16 with a win, a position from where they potentially cannot falter in the race to the Qualifiers with three matches still remaining.
