🔊 How will the underdogs of Group E, Bulgaria and Georgia, conclude their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign? Both teams have already missed out on a playoff spot, collectively earning just three points throughout the group stage. It's no surprise that their only points came from their head-to-head clash. In Tbilisi, the hosts emerged victorious. The upcoming match will take place in Sofia at ...Full Story »

[(Bulgaria) Strength]: 1. Bulgaria are at the bottom of the group and already eliminated from the World Cup. However, playing at home, they still have the motivation to win...Full Story »

🔊 Will the Turks repeat their thrashing from a month ago? In October, Arda Güler and his squad dismantled the Bulgarian national team in Sofia. The upcoming match will take place at the “Timsah Arena” in Bursa, leaving the Bulgarians with slim chances for a positive result. Moreover, Turkey has a clear competitive motivation—victory secures them second place in the group...Full Story »

[(Turkiye) Strength]: 1. Turkiye currently rank second in Group E of the World Cup qualification (UEFA) with 9 points, at a crucial stage in their quest for the World Cup main tournament. Spain, in the same group, will face Georgia concurrently. If Spain win, Turkiye must defeat Bulgaria, the group's underdogs, to maintain or improve their group standing, making their determination unquestionab...Full Story »

Spain remained perfect in Group E and on course for a 13th successive FIFA World Cup qualification as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 at Valladolid’s Estadio Jos9 Zorrilla, leaving the visitors without a point in the group and eliminated...Full Story »

🔈 Can "La Roja" secure another dominant victory in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? This coming Tuesday, the José Zorrilla Stadium, home to Real Valladolid, will host a face-off between the national teams of Spain and Bulgaria. While Luis de la Fuente's squad is on the brink of securing their spot in the World Cup finals, the "Lions" are almost certainly out of contentio...Full Story »

[(Spain) Strength]: 1. Spain have shown strong performances in this World Cup qualification, achieving a perfect winning record in their first three matches and currently holding a firm lead in Group E. The team's goal is to secure first place in the group for direct qualification to the World Cup. Playing at home against the bottom team of the group, Bulgaria, the entire squad is highly motiva...Full Story »

🔊 Bulgaria's national team will host Turkey in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers in Sofia. After two rounds, the hosts unsurprisingly find themselves at the bottom of Group E, while the visitors sit just above them, still vying with Georgia for the second spot. Spain, occupying the top position, are unlikely to be dislodged. What is the prediction for the match at Vasil Levski Stadium...Full Story »

[(Bulgaria) Weakness]: 1. Bulgaria suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Georgia in the last away match, resulting in a 2-game losing streak, which demoralized them.2. Despite playing at home, Bulgaria won fewer and lost more on home field, only beating Northern Ireland in their last 10 games across all competitions.3. Bulgaria scored 3 goals and conceded 14 in the last 5 games, boasting underwhelm...Full Story »

[(Georgia) Strength]: 1. Georgia kept unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games with good form.2. Georgia have scored 13 goals in the last 5 games, averging nearly 3 goals per game, with a full offense.3. Georgia have scored a total of 11 goals in their last 5 home game, averaging more than 2 goals per game with a full offense...Full Story »

[(Bulgaria) Strength]: 1. Bulgaria will face Spain in their first group game of the World Cup qualifiers. Despite the formidable challenge posed by their opponents, the team are determined to give their all and strive for a victorious start.2. Bulgaria have scored in 5 of the last 6 games, with a total of 6 goals scored. Their offensive ability is not bad...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson scored his first goal since November as the Republic of Ireland preserved their Nations League B status with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Bulgaria...Full Story »

Heimir Hallgrimsson singled out “fantastic” match-winner Matt Doherty for special praise after the Republic of Ireland battled back to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Nations League play-off...Full Story »

Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored first-half headers as the Republic of Ireland battled back to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Nations League play-off...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill savoured a “special night” after watching his young Northern Ireland side thrash Bulgaria 5-0 in an outstanding display that sent them top of their Nations League group...Full Story »

Isaac Price’s hat-trick powered Northern Ireland to a stunning 5-0 win over Bulgaria that sent them top of their Nations League group...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill admitted the nature of Bulgaria’s winning goal made Northern Ireland’s 1-0 defeat in Plovdiv on Sunday all the more frustrating...Full Story »