World Cup Qualifiers Results, March 25, 2025 – Iran and Argentina Book World Cup Spots

Uzbekistan were on the verge of making history with first-ever WC qualification, but Iran striker Mehdi Taremi turned the game on its head.

Defending champions Argentina were confirmed of their place in 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw between South American rivals Uruguay and Bolivia. Argentina then celebrated their qualification with a 4-1 hammering of arch-rivals Brazil. Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandes scored the goals for La Albiceleste.

Iran also qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan. The White Wolves Turanians were on the verge of making history with a first-ever World Cup qualification, but Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi turned the game on its head with a brilliant second-half brace. His heroics ignited wild celebrations among the home fans at a packed Azadi Stadium in Tehran.

UEFA World Cup qualifying served up a night of thrilling late drama. In a rollercoaster clash between North Macedonia and Wales, both sides scored deep into stoppage time, sharing the points in a pulsating finish. Montenegro also left it incredibly late, with a dramatic 94th-minute goal sealing a heartbreaking defeat for the Faroe Islands.

90'+1 – North Macedonia 1-0 Wales
90'+6 – North Macedonia 1-1 Wales

David Brooks to the rescue for @Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#WCQ pic.twitter.com/YXEIs9SZ5q
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) March 25, 2025

Elsewhere, there was a hat-trick of assists for Martin Odegaard as Norway maintained their strong start to the World Cup qualifiers. Norway made it two wins from two in Group I with an impressive 4-2 win over Israel.

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In the FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers, South Africa beat Benin 2-0 away from home to stay at the top of Group C while Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at home. Rwanda were also held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho at home.

European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Israel 2-4 Norway
Moldova 2-3 Estonia
Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan
North Macedonia 1-1 Wales
Gibraltar 0-4 Czechia
Montenegro 1-0 Faroe Islands

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CONMEBOL World Cup Results

Argentina 4-1 Brazil
Chile 0-0 Ecuador
Colombia 2-2 Paraguay
Venezuela 1-0 Peru

Asian Qualifying Results and Fixtures for FIFA World Cup 26

📊 FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS – AFC 3rd ROUND | Group C Standings

🇮🇩 Indonesia’s crucial victory over Bahrain has boosted their chances of advancing in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! 🔥#FIFA #AFC #AsianQualifiers pic.twitter.com/vVAFC9cj3F
— ASEAN FOOTBALL (@theaseanball) March 26, 2025

Korea DPR 1-2 United Arab Emirates
IR Iran 2-2 Uzbekistan
Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 Qatar
Korea Republic 1-1 Jordan
Kuwait 0-1 Oman
Palestine 2-1 Iraq
Japan 0-0 Saudi Arabia
China PR 0-2 Australia
Indonesia 1-0 Bahrain

Incredible scenes as a last minute goal helps Palestine 🇵🇸 beat Iraq 🇮🇶 in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. pic.twitter.com/hfEPJ0mrMz
— Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMacLeod) March 25, 2025

African World Cup Qualifying Results

Benin 0-2 South Africa
Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe
Angola 1-2 Cabo Verde
Uganda 1-0 Guinea
Rwanda 1-1 Lesotho
Botswana 2-0 Somalia
Egypt 1-0 Sierra Leone
Sudan 1-1 South Sudan
Cameroon 3-0 Libya
Burundi 5-0 Seychelles
Mauritania 0-2 Congo DR
Senegal 2-0 Togo
Algeria 5-1 Mozambique
Comoros 1-0 Chad
Morocco 2-0 Tanzania

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