Qualifiers
Spain draws with Turkey to seal 2026 World Cup spot
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Spain's national team drew 2-2 with Turkey at La Cartuja in Seville, securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup and equaling Italy's record of 31 unbeaten matches. Dani Olmo scored early, but the Turks briefly took the lead before Mikel Oyarzabal equalized. Coach Luis de la Fuente warned of the challenges in winning despite the historic streak.
The lineup for the Women's Higher League of the Turkmenistan Chess Championship 2026 has been finalized, featuring eight players competing for the national title. The event will occur in Ashgabat from February 2 to 11 as a double round-robin tournament. Qualifications stemmed from a recent First League tournament won by 12-year-old sensation Dilber Hupbyeva.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has secured a spot in the final of the FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoff Tournament, putting them one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1974. After defeating Nigeria on penalties in the African playoff final, DR Congo was automatically seeded into the bracket. The tournament will take place in Mexico in March 2026.