The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. San Marino’s stunning progress this year as the team ranked No. 210 by FIFA was capped Monday by a 3-1 win in Liechtenstein.
FILE - San Marino ’s Alessandro Golinucci, fourth right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Euro 2024 group H qualifying soccer match between San Marino and Denmark at the San Marino Stadium in Serravalle, San Marino , Oct. 17, 2023. GENEVA — The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
If results and standings go San Marino’s way next year in European qualifying groups for the World Cup, then entry awaits to the 16-team playoffs in March 2026.
Then goals started to flow for coach Roberto Cevoli’s team: Lorenzo Lazzari racing clear to beat the advancing goalkeeper in the 46th minute, Nicola Nanni’s penalty in the 66th and substitute Alessandro Golinucci’s calmly placed shot in the 76th.
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