Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semifinals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament, following the draw on Thursday.

Italy to face N Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

New Sweden boss Graham Potter called up injured Liverpool forward Alexander Isak on Wednesday for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers this month, but Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was left out due to injury.

Potter picks injured Isak in his first Sweden squad, Gyokeres out

The Swedish Football Association said on Monday that ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter had been appointed national team coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked last week following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.

Sweden names ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter as new coach

The Swedish Football Association said on Tuesday it had sacked national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.

Sweden sack coach Tomasson after World Cup qualifying defeats

Sweden's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were dented on Monday after they suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Kosovo, who had Lindon Emerllahu sent off in second-half stoppage time for picking up a second yellow card.

Sweden's World Cup qualifying hopes hit by loss away to Kosovo

Gennaro Gattuso enjoyed his start to life as Italy coach on Friday as his team beat Estonia 5-0 to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track, while Kylian Mbappe struck as France began their bid with a win against Ukraine.

Goals galore for Gattuso's Italy in World Cup qualifiers, France start with win

Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has been called up by Sweden for World Cup qualifiers despite being sidelined by his club as he tries to force a move to Liverpool.

Isak selected by Sweden despite Newcastle standoff

Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0.

NATIONS LEAGUE WRAP: Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit seven

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