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Shomurodov Brace Powers Uzbekistan Past Iran in Cannavaro’s Early Statement Win
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Match ReportSep 25, 2026

Shomurodov Brace Powers Uzbekistan Past Iran in Cannavaro’s Early Statement Win

Final score: Uzbekistan 31 Iran Uzbekistan beat Iran 31 on September 24, 2026, in a Friendlies fixture listed as a Friendly International. R...

Frederic Lumiere
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Fiji and Papua New Guinea Face Suva Test With More Than Friendly Stakes
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Fiji and Papua New Guinea Face Suva Test With More Than Friendly Stakes

Two days out, the setup is straightforward: Fiji host Papua New Guinea on Sunday, 27 September 2026, in a Friendly International that carrie...

Frederic Lumiere
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Cook Islands vs Tahiti Preview: Taylor’s Side Face Historic OFC Measuring Stick
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Cook Islands vs Tahiti Preview: Taylor’s Side Face Historic OFC Measuring Stick

Cook Islands meet Tahiti on Sunday in a friendly that is less about ceremony and more about measurement. The match feed is still in prematch...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Vanuatu vs New Caledonia Preview: Friendly Tag, Real OFC Stakes
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Vanuatu vs New Caledonia Preview: Friendly Tag, Real OFC Stakes

No score yet, no confirmed XIs yet, but the brief is already clear: Vanuatu meet New Caledonia on Sunday, 27 September 2026, in a Friendly I...

Frederic Lumiere
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Aguirre Under Pressure as Mexico Look to End Colombia Losing Streak
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Aguirre Under Pressure as Mexico Look to End Colombia Losing Streak

Mexico against Colombia arrives early Sunday on the UTC clock, Saturday night in the Americas, and the brief is simple: J. Aguirre needs a r...

Frederic Lumiere
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Canada vs Chile Preview: Marsch’s High-Press Project Faces a Real Test in Toronto
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Canada vs Chile Preview: Marsch’s High-Press Project Faces a Real Test in Toronto

Canada and Chile meet on September 26, 2026, in a Friendly International with no scoreline to protect, no table to chase, and plenty still t...

Frederic Lumiere
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Pochettino’s Youth Gamble Meets Peru’s Spoiler Instinct in USA Friendly
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PreviewSep 25, 2026

Pochettino’s Youth Gamble Meets Peru’s Spoiler Instinct in USA Friendly

Tomorrow in Orlando, the USA get another controlled experiment under M. Pochettino. Not a throwaway friendly. Not with a squad that mixes es...

Frederic Lumiere
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Azerbaijan 1-0 Tajikistan: Own Goal Settles Messy Friendly for Santos’ Side
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Match ReportSep 24, 2026

Azerbaijan 1-0 Tajikistan: Own Goal Settles Messy Friendly for Santos’ Side

Final score: Azerbaijan 1 0 Tajikistan Azerbaijan beat Tajikistan 1 0 on September 23, 2026, at Palms Sports Arena, Baku, in a friendly th...

Frederic Lumiere
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Gibraltar Dominate Ball but Draw Blank Against Sao Tome and Principe
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Match ReportSep 24, 2026

Gibraltar Dominate Ball but Draw Blank Against Sao Tome and Principe

Final score: Gibraltar 0 0 Sao Tome and Principe. No goals, no false drama, no manufactured epic. On September 23, 2026, at Europa Point St...

Frederic Lumiere
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Wae Strikes Late as Solomon Islands Rescue 3-3 Thriller Against Vanuatu
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Match ReportSep 24, 2026

Wae Strikes Late as Solomon Islands Rescue 3-3 Thriller Against Vanuatu

Solomon Islands and Vanuatu shared a 33 draw on September 24, 2026, in a Friendly International that gave both coaches plenty of evidence an...

Frederic Lumiere
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