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Coverage of the International Friendlies clash between Slovakia and Montenegro.
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Preview:Slovakia vs Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's international friendly between Slovakia and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 15:16
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Preview:Slovakia vs Malta - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Slovakia and Malta, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 22:19
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Thursday's World Cup qualifier results and roundup: Wales, Republic of Ireland suffer penalty heartache in semi-finals of playoffs
Wales and Republic of Ireland both suffer penalty heartache on Thursday evening, with the two nations seeing their 2026 World Cup hopes extinguished.Mar 26, 22:50
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Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifying predictions and previews including Italy vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, including Italy vs. Northern Ireland.Mar 26, 00:00
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Preview:Slovakia vs Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovakia and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 11:30
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The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, just ahead of the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament, including the Miracle of Bern and the Agony of Mineirao.Dec 5, 20:17
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World Cup 2026 playoff draw: Wales, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland learn opponents, route to Finals
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn their opponents for the World Cup 2026 playoffs and potential routes to the Finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Nov 20, 12:03
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Germany lineup vs. Slovakia: Predicted XI for vital 2026 World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Germany could line up in Monday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Slovakia.Nov 15, 12:01
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Preview:Germany vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualification clash between Germany and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 12:00
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Explained: Germany in danger of letting World Cup advantage slip away after latest shock setback against Slovakia
Four-time world champions Germany are already facing an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a shock 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in their opening qualification match on Thursday.Sep 5, 14:15
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Preview:Luxembourg vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Luxembourg and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 14:08
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Preview:Slovakia vs Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Slovakia and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 21:00
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Germany lineup vs. Slovakia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier including two Premier League players
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.Sep 2, 21:00
Preview:Slovakia vs Israel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Slovakia and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 22:04
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Preview:Greece vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Greece and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 23:55
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Sunday's Nations League predictions including Spain vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Spain vs. Netherlands.Mar 23, 06:00
Preview:Slovenia vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Slovenia and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 15:43
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Thursday's Nations League predictions including Netherlands vs. Spain
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Netherlands vs. Spain.Mar 20, 06:00
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Preview:Slovakia vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Slovakia and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 18, 22:12
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UEFA Nations League knockout stage and playoffs: Confirmed draw, fixtures for every nation involved
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League knockout stage and playoff draws, including the teams involved and fixtures.Nov 22, 12:30
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