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WORLD CUP DREAMS DASHED AS NIGERIA FALLS TO DR CONGO
DR Congo beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win their CAF World Cup playoff. Timothy Fayulu was the shootout hero with two saves, sending The Leopards to the Interconfederations Playoffs for a 2026 World Cup spot.
DR Congo Wins On Pens - COURTESY/PHOTO
After defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the CAF World Cup playoff final on Sunday night at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, DR Congo maintained their hopes of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup this weekend.
Nigeria got out to a strong start and took the lead in the third minute of play. Frank Onyeka headed a shot toward goal after they had advanced to the DR Congo 18-yard area, but it took a huge deflection off Axel Tuanzebe, and the defenceless goalie watched as the ball rolled into the net.
Nigeria's offensive pressure made it difficult for DR Congo to move the ball upfield, and with only about 15 minutes remaining, they were unable to create any meaningful scoring opportunities.
Nigeria maintained control of the match with 30 minutes remaining at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, relentlessly pursuing their second goal following Onyeka's first.
However, Mechak Elia of DR Congo equalised just after the half-hour mark. Cedric Bakambu took advantage of Wilfred Ndidi's poor control inside the area to drive the ball forward and then pick out Elia to score after Alex Iwobi was caught in possession around the halfway line.
DR Congo had a strong start to the second half, despite the game ending 1-1 at the half. The Leopards advanced deliberately as they pursued the top scorer.
After the hour, Nigeria saw less movement in the opposition half as the game drastically slowed down. In contrast, DR Congo frequently looked for possibilities during transformation.
As the second half wore on, Nigeria appeared more defensive as DR Congo probed within the opposition half. However, with 80 minutes on the clock, both goalkeepers seemed to have been merely bystanders. After Stanley Nwabali misplayed his lines with a bad ball inside the box in the 83rd minute, DR Congo came dangerously close to taking the lead. However, the Leopards were unable to take advantage of the goalkeeper's error after intercepting the ball within the box.
After ninety minutes, neither team was able to overcome the 1-1 score, and the match finally went into extra time in Rabat.
DR Congo appeared to have seized the lead in the 109th minute and dominated the rest of the extra time period. Nwabali had to pick up a loose ball that was headed toward goal, but it seemed to have crossed the line after good play on the left flank. To the annoyance of DR Congo, the referee dismissed the appeal.
The game entered the dreaded penalty shootout after a fierce battle in regulation time. Timothy Fayulu, a substitute in extra time, was the game's hero for DR Congo, making two saves to deny Semi Ajayi and Moses Simon as the Leopards moved to the Interconfederations Playoffs.
MAN CITY STAR ERLING HAALAND HEADS NORWAY TO WC 2026 GLORY
Erling Haaland's quickfire double powered Norway to a historic World Cup qualification, their first in 28 years, with a decisive victory over Italy. Jorgen Strand Larsen added a late fourth in a dream win.
Norway qualify for the first World Cup since 1998 - Photo Credit: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP
Norway's victory over Italy solidified their return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, with Erling Haaland scoring two goals in quick succession.
Italy needs to win by a nine-goal margin to take first position, and the Norwegians defeated Estonia on Thursday to almost guarantee their spot in the championship next year.
After 11 minutes, Pio Esposito gave them a chance to do the seemingly impossible by scoring after being picked out by Federico Dimarco. They dominated the rest of the game but were unable to score another goal before halftime.
Haaland and Norway had the second half.
After Manchester City teammate Oscar Bobb's cross was volleyed in by Haaland, Antonio Nusa scored a fantastic goal to tie the score.
The striker, who had been quiet until he scored, quickly added his second goal to give Norway an astonishing 16 goals in eight qualifying games.
Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers scored a goal in stoppage time to complete a thrilling victory.
Haaland will now follow in the footsteps of his father, Alf Inge, who represented Norway in their final World Cup appearance in 1998, thanks to Norway's qualification.
In the meantime, Italy will participate in the play-off lottery, which has recently caused them to feel embarrassed and heartbroken.
They missed out on the 2018 World Cup after losing to Sweden 1-0 overall, and four years later, they suffered one of their most humiliating losses when they were defeated 1-0 at home by North Macedonia, ending their chances of making it to the 2022 competition.
CRISTIANO RONALDO SECURES SIXTH WORLD CUP APPEARANCE AS PORTUGAL QUALIFIES
Portugal qualifies for the 2026 World Cup with a record 9-1 demolition of Armenia. Bruno Fernandes & Joao Neves scored hat-tricks, ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in a historic 6th World Cup despite his suspension.
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The 40-year-old set for record 6th World Cup - Photo Credit: AP
Cristiano Ronaldo is going to another World Cup after Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1 on Sunday to guarantee a spot in the event that will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.
Due to his suspension, Ronaldo was unable to play in Porto; nonetheless, Portugal made sure he would still be able to participate in a record-breaking sixth World Cup.
By the time the competition begins in June of next year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 41, and Ronaldo has stated that this will be his final attempt to win the one major championship that has eluded him. He is anticipated to be included in coach Roberto Martinez's team if he stays healthy, but after being sent off in Portugal's 2-0 loss to Ireland on Thursday, he might still receive a two-match suspension.
Portugal needed to defeat Armenia to secure the top spot in Group F after that unexpected loss, and Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves' hat-tricks made sure there would be no mistakes.
Martinez told broadcaster RTP, "Today we saw our team back to its best: devoted, supportive, and executing the game plan well."
Hungary lost 3-2 in Budapest after a spectacular late comeback from Ireland, which cost them the opportunity to pass Portugal at the top of the group.
Troy Parrott equalised in the 80th minute and scored the game-winning goal in the sixth minute of extra time. Ireland will go to the playoffs after finishing in second position, thanks to their victory.
If both Ronaldo and his fierce rival Lionel Messi participate in the competition next year, they will both make their sixth World Cup appearance.
They will outperform legends like Lothar Mattheus of Germany, who made an appearance in five.
Argentina, the reigning champion, has already guaranteed their spot.
Messi guided Argentina to the championship in Qatar in 2022, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
In addition to five Champions Leagues and league wins in England, Spain, and Italy, Ronaldo has won the European Championship and two Nations League crowns with Portugal. He has yet to add a World Cup to his trophy collection.
He has proceeded to add further embellishments to his incredible career, despite the fact that he is nearing the end of it and has left top-flight European football to play in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this year, he guided Portugal to the Nations League, and last month, he scored 41 goals to take the lead in World Cup qualifying matches.
He missed the opportunity to increase that total on Sunday due to suspension, but Portugal scored plenty of goals without him.
Fernandes scored two penalties as part of his hat trick. Neves scored twice in the first half and added a goal in the 81st to complete his trifecta.
A thrilling comeback in Hungary and a postseason berth marked the end of an incredible week for Ireland.
Parrott sealed second place for the Irish with a late winner, his fifth goal in two games.
He scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Portugal, and he once again proved to be his nation's hero at the Puskas Arena, where Ireland was behind 2-1 heading into the 80th minute.
He first levelled the score at 2-2 by lifting the ball over Hungary's goalie Denes Dibusz. Deep into extra time, with the clock ticking, he scored the game-winning goal from close range.
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