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Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland have ended a 28-year wait to return to the FIFA Men’s World Cup after producing one of the most dramatic finishes in recent football history at Hampden Park. In a night that will live long in the memories of fans, two stoppage-time goals secured a 5-3 victory over group favourites Denmark, ensuring that Steve Clarke’s...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Spain have confirmed their automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Turkey in Seville. The result ensures Luis de la Fuente's side top Group E, capping a near-perfect qualifying campaign where La Roja won five of their six matches and kept clean sheets in the majority...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Germany and the Netherlands booked their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, ending the European qualifying stage on a dramatic high note. Four-time World Cup champions Germany secured their 21st appearance with a commanding 6-0 victory over Slovakia, while the Netherlands maintained an unbeaten record in group play with a 4-0 win against...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online There is a unique kind of alchemy when Wales take to the field under the lights at Cardiff City Stadium. From the acapella rendition of the national anthem to the iconic supporters’ songbook echoing around the stands, the atmosphere seems to imbue players with something extraordinary. It is a combination of history, passion, and expectation, and it...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Mark Wood’s chances of featuring in the first Ashes Test against Australia appear to be strengthening after the England paceman produced a “rapid” spell in the nets at Perth Stadium on Tuesday. The 35-year-old’s impressive session comes after a prolonged period on the sidelines due to injury, signaling a potential boost for England’s pace attack ahead of...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Nigeria fans are coming to terms with the bitter reality that the three-time African champions will miss successive World Cups following a disjointed and turbulent qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles’ hopes for the 2026 tournament ended after they were beaten on penalties by DR Congo in Africa's play-off final on Sunday night. The squad, featuring stars such...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in 1998, the world was a very different place. Cher’s hit “Believe” topped the charts, Tony Blair held office as UK Prime Minister, and a pint of milk cost just 34p. Thousands of Scottish supporters crossed the Channel to support Craig Brown’s squad in France, travelling by planes, trains,...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Troy Parrott, the rising star of Irish football, has opened up about the overwhelming emotions he felt after scoring a stunning injury-time goal against Hungary, a strike that sent the Republic of Ireland into a state of national jubilation. When asked if he planned to commemorate the goal with a tattoo, Parrott laughed, explaining that he intended...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Portugal and Norway have officially sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following decisive victories in the latest round of European qualifiers. Portugal, recovering from a shock loss to Ireland, roared back to claim top spot in Group F with a staggering 9-1 win over Armenia. Meanwhile, Norway secured their first World Cup appearance since...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Ashes series heats up in Australia, fast bowler Scott Boland has identified England’s Joe Root as the key player Australia must keep quiet to maintain the upper hand. The opening Test in Perth is set to test both teams, but Boland, who has a stellar record against Root, believes that nullifying the England captain will...