Sports News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

Iraq has grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Brazil has beaten Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.
DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup

The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe netted an extra-time winner to see off Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday.

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