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YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul gets his wish of facing a legitimate and active boxing great in Joshua, having previously built his career on facing MMA fighters and journeymen fighters, before facing a long-retired Mike Tyson last year.Joshua, a two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medalist, returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Daniel Dubois last year, and is expected to fight more expected opposition next year – including a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury.Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua latest oddsJake Paul vs Anthony Joshua rules confirmed‘Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day’ will be…

The 2026 World Cup qualification process is nearing its conclusion, though there are still several spots up for grabs.In recent years, the World Cup line-up would have already been complete. However, as this tournament will be the first to include 48 teams, it means 16 more teams will qualify.Meanwhile, Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debuts.For the teams that fail to top their qualifying group – or even some that missed out on a top two finish – the play-offs provide one final chance to keep the World Cup dream alive.Here’s everything you need to…

England completed a perfect qualifying campaign for next year’s World Cup by beating Albania.Tuchel’s side also did not concede a single goal during that run, while they found the net 22 times themselves.England make history by matching Spain’s recordEngland had already secured qualification before this week’s games against Serbia and Albania, but Tuchel wanted them to finish the year in style.By beating Albania and keeping a clean sheet, the Three Lions ensured this was a perfect qualifying campaign.In fact, they have now won their last 10 competitive matches without conceding.Spain – between October 2014 and June 2016 – are the…

The Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for next summer’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States remains alive, but there is still a long way to go.Therefore, as per FIFA’s latest rankings, Nigeria – the highest-ranked team of the four at 41st – were paired with Gabon – the lowest at 77th – for the second round semi-final.How can Nigeria qualify for 2026 World Cup? For Nigeria, it’s one obstacle down and several more to go.They now move onto the CAF play-off-final against DR Congo which will take place on neutral ground in Morocco today, Sunday, November 16 to…

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries meet for the latest instalment of their great rivalry when they face each other in the Grand Slam of Darts final.The best two players in the world go head to the 26th time when they clash in Wolverhampton on Sunday.Littler has taken over from Humphries as world No1 by reaching the final and both players are eyeing another major title ahead of the start of the World Darts Championship in December. Humphries and Littler have already won five major title between them this season Getty ImagesLittler has a 15-10 lead over Humphries in their career…

Nigeria will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in a World Cup qualifying play-off final on Sunday.Akor Adams struck in the 78th minute to open the scoring, but former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina popped up with an 89th-minute equaliser to force extra time at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. Chidera Ejuke put Nigeria’s noses ahead seven minutes into the additional half-hour before star striker Victor Osimhen bagged a brace to cement their place in Sunday’s final. Sebastien Desabre’s side are bidding to play in just their second World Cup, having only featured once back in 1974. The two sides will face…

England close out their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup this evening, facing Albania in Tirana. The match will be a dead-rubber – England secured their place at next summer’s tournament back in October with a 5-0 win over Latvia – but it could prove an intriguing contest regardless. Thomas Tuchel is slowly zeroing in on his preferred squad for the World Cup, and is expected to continue his fine tuning in the Balkans today. Source link

The best two players in the world meet for a final showdown in 2025, as world No1 Alcaraz bids to dethrone defending champion Sinner in front of his home crown in Turin.Alcaraz and Sinner have won a combined 13 titles this year, including all four Grand Slams for a second consecutive season.They settled three of those Grand Slam finals between themselves, with Italian Sinner triumphing at Wimbledon and Spaniard Alcaraz winning at the US Open and the French Open in a five-and-a-half-hour five-set epic at Roland Garros.Getty ImagesThe winner will walk away with just over £3.85million ($5m) in prize money.Alcaraz…

Thomas Tuchel’s side have already secured qualification, having won seven games out of seven without conceding a goal.Albania are guaranteed second spot in Group K, which gives them a play-off spot.Here’s everything you need to know about the game…Date, kick-off time and venueAlbania vs England is scheduled for a 5pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, November 16, 2025.The match will take place at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana.Where to watch Albania vs EnglandTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 4pm GMT ahead of the 5pm kick-off. Live stream: You can also…

The Super Eagles earned their place in the showpiece finale with a 4-1 victory over Gabon in Rabat, Morocco, needing extra time to defeat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and co. Victor Osimhen netted twice at the death to secure the win, after Mario Lemina had snatched a late equaliser to force an additional half an hour. Sebastien Desabre’s side are bidding to reach the biggest stage for just the seocnd time in their history, and for the first time since 1974. In order to take one step closer to achieving that, they will need to beat an in-form Nigerian side led by…