Serbia on Thursday appointed former Real Oviedo boss Veljko Paunovic as their new national team coach, following the resignation of Dragan Stojkovic earlier this month.

Paunovic replaces Stojkovic as Serbia coach

Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.

England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait

Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic resigned following a 1-0 home defeat to Albania in their World Cup qualifying clash on Saturday.

Serbia coach Stojkovic resigns after Albania defeat

England took a huge step towards automatic qualification for next year's World Cup with captain Harry Kane paving the way for a crushing 5-0 victory away to main Group K rivals Serbia with an impressive free-flowing display on Tuesday.

England thrash Serbia  to close in on World Cup

Thomas Tuchel insisted the pressure that comes with managing England is a "privilege" as the German swatted aside criticism of his reign ahead of Tuesday's crucial clash with Serbia.

Pressure is a privilege for England boss Tuchel

Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday.

Poignant Portugal cruise, England unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

Fifa has sanctioned Serbia with a partial stadium closure when they host England in a World Cup qualifier next month following racist behaviour by some of their fans during the 3-0 home win over Andorra in June, the Serbian soccer association (FSS) said on Thursday.

Serbia hit with partial stadium closure against England over fans' racist behaviour

England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.

England to face Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifying

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