As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Sport in brief: March 27, 2025
Argentina's players celebrate defeating Brazil in a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 25, 2025
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
MEN’S FOOTBALL: Argentina celebrated their qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals with a 4-1 thumping of Brazil in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Brazil currently sit fourth in the South American group behind Uruguay and Ecuador, who drew 0-0 with bottom team Chile.
The group’s other fixtures saw Venezuela boost their qualifying hopes after Salomon Rondon scored in their 1-0 win over Peru and Colombia drew 2-2 with Paraguay.
