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Road to 2026: Nigeria knuckle down as South Africa seek to claw back points

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle urged his squad to focus on beating Lesotho in their penultimate game in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, not on the permutations emerging from the other fixtures in the pool.

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Tammy Beaumont says England ready to ‘grit it out’ against Sri Lanka’s spinners

England will take on the World Cup co-hosts on a pitch that is being used for its third game in just 10 days.

The Independent UK

France’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan

France skipper Kylian Mbappé urged his teammates to focus on victory over Azerbaijan in Friday night's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup rather than on racking up a big score.

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How to watch Scotland vs Greece: free streams, preview and team news for today's 2026 World Cup qualifier

All the ways to watch Scotland vs Greece live streams online and from anywhere as the home side continue their quest to qualify for the World Cup.

Tom’s Guide

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Another Award, Reveals Two Remaining Career Objectives

At the age of 40, time is starting to run out.

Sports Illustrated

‘It May Not Be So Easy’—Marsch Copes With Canada Injuries Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada will be without three key defenders for the second straight window as the World Cup nears.

Sports Illustrated

England: Thomas Tuchel issues 'underdogs' statement as Three Lions eye World Cup glory

Former Chelsea boss was hired with the objective of challenging for the sport’s top prize

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Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has said England would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation

The Guardian - UK

Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager was not aware his squad had shared a hotel with the pop superstar with his focus solely on the World Cup qualifier home to Greece

The Guardian - UK

London pubs to introduce new two-hour rule

Pubs could be given extra time to stay open

Evening Standard

The hero of Oslo looks for another magical Scotland moment during his last dance

Kenny McLean will always have that moment in Oslo, but he is confident that Scotland can produce more magic to reach the World Cup before he retires.

The National (Scotland)

What time is the World Cup 2026 draw? Pots, teams, format and how to watch today

England and Scotland will discover their fate, with Donald Trump due to attend star-studded FIFA ceremony in Washington

Evening Standard

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen?

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England eye Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

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How football mega tournaments became a lightning rod for Morocco protesters

Two years on from Morocco's selection as one of the co-hosts for the 2030 football World Cup, the government's multi-billion-euro investment in the tournament has become a focal point for protesters now leading their second weekend of demonstrations to demand better public services.

The Guardian - US

For Mauricio Pochettino, there is a power in ignorance for USMNT players

In an unexpected soliloquy, the US men’s national team manager made clear there’s a method behind his selections, even if players may never know it

The Guardian - UK

Spin the World Cup’s wheel of fortune: where you go, nobody knows!

In today’s Football Daily: Some hot World Cup infrastructure chat

The Guardian - UK

Three years on from stadium disaster, Indonesian football has a positive story to tell

The World Cup is in reach for Patrick Kluivert’s side and, though problems persist, things are looking up in one of Asia’s most passionate football nations

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‘If It's Not Safe’—President Trump Threatens to Move 2026 World Cup Games

Other cities have offered to host matches should the need to relocate them arise.

The Independent UK

FIFA president confronted by activists demanding Israel’s expulsion from World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was confronted by activists demanding that Israel be banned from participating in the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell insists his previous final defeat can help England to Rugby World Cup glory

John Mitchell has learned from the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final failings and insists the women will handle the emotional tank well in Saturday’s final

International Business Times UK

'I Hope You All Come': Trump Urges Fans To Attend FIFA World Cup As US Visa Rules Spark Controversy

Donald Trump has urged global fans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, but stricter visa rules and a new travel ban affecting 19 countries raise doubts over access and inclusivity.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa not planning 64-team men’s World Cup despite Infantino’s Trump Tower summit

Fifa is not planning to expand the men’s World Cup to 64 teams despite its president, Gianni Infantino, meeting a delegation of South America leaders

The Guardian - UK

Berthoumieu’s ban cut to nine games and Feleu also out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Axelle Berthoumieu’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been reduced to nine matches but she and Manaé Feleu will miss the rest of the World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Why new Celtic signing Seb Tounekti turned down Bundesliga and Premier League moves

New Celtic signing Seb Tounekti has revealed why he turned down Bundesliga and Premier League moves as he targeted the World Cup.

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