The draw for Europe’s final three qualifying places ensured that either Italy, the European champion, or Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo, would miss the finals in Qatar. By Andrew Das Italy and ...

Italy and Portugal have been drawn in the same pathway for the European FIFA World Cup play-offs, meaning only one will be able to secure qualification for next year’s tournament in Qatar. Italy are ...

UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoff draw yielded a bombshell, while Concacaf has a best-case scenario route in the intercontinental playoff. World Cup Qualifying Playoff Draw: Only Room for One of ...