World’s worst soccer team ever — wins

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San Marino, officially the world’s lowest-ranked soccer team, etched their name in history by securing their first-ever away win … and put themselves within striking distance of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. The European Minnows have won just three games in the last 20 years. Host Marco Werman has more.

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