Son blames ‘mistakes’ after Korea held by Palestine

Son Heung-min said South Korea had themselves to blame and could learn from “inspiring” opponents Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying.

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil

A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.

Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

South Africa crush S. Sudan in AFCON qualifier

Bafana Bafana defeated South Sudan 3-0 in their last AFCON qualification match on Tuesday evening, finishing top in Group K.

Pulisic at the double as USA cruise past Jamaica

Christian Pulisic scored twice as the United States thrashed Jamaica 4-2 to book their place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League.

Williams, Lookman among candidates for African award

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the African Player of the Year award.

Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026

England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.

Sudan, Benin qualify, Rwanda shock Nigeria

War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as they shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out.

Spain strike late to beat Switzerland

Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday.