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‘In terms of credentials, he’s fantastic, but it’s our country against yours – if Southgate won the World Cup with Germany, what would English people say?’: Ex-Englaand striker weighs in on Thomas Tuchel and the foreign manager debate

Thomas Tuchel is the third overseas coach to take charge of the Three Lions

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Emily Scarratt: ‘Retirement looked like the only option – but I’ve got another shot’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Back to her best as the Women’s Six Nations begins, the Red Roses centre reveals to Harry Latham-Coyle how close she came to having to step away from the game and why opportunity abounds with a home World Cup on the horizon

The Independent UK

John Mitchell says England’s competition for places ‘a huge advantage’

England are hosting the World Cup later this year and Mitchell revealed that he will be relying on two different teams.

The Independent UK

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How Many Teams Will Compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Find out how many teams will compete in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year.

Al Jazeera

High-fives, no passengers and a clear message: Inside Thomas Tuchel’s plan to win the World Cup

Only one thing matters for the new England manager in his 15-month mission to rule the world

Evening Standard

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Trump asked if US can win the World Cup’

INTERVIEW: The United States head coach tells Miguel Delaney why the country could be about to ‘dominate’ football ahead of co-hosting the 2026 tournament

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‘It’s like the World Cup!’ Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes hails Carabao Cup victory

Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to end a 70-year wait for a piece of major silverware

The Independent UK

‘Thomas Tuchel's made his name as a cup manager, and they get no bigger than the World Cup. He’s a planner, he’s painstaking, he could be England’s secret weapon’: Emile Heskey's great hope for England's new boss

Thomas Tuchel is getting set for his first game in charge of the Three Lions

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Steve Clarke refuses to rule out staying on as Scotland manager after 2026 World Cup

Steve Clarke has admitted that he could be "persuaded to stay" on as Scotland manager following the World Cup finals in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent

The Independent UK

FIFA to consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA, the governing body for global football, is considering a plan that would increase the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup to 64 for a one-off expansion to mark the centenary of the event, the organization said on Thursday.

The Times of India

The 2026 Trade War World Cup captures our new nativist world order

The Trump administration’s tariffs have sparked tension with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. That’s bad news for a tournament that is supposed to unite nations

The Guardian - US

World Cup final 2026 in the US will feature Super Bowl-inspired half-time show

The announcement is another Infantino-led revamp of football’s showpiece event, which will expand to include 48 teams in 2026

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FIFA announce half-time show for 2026 World Cup final as Gianni Infantino reveals Coldplay involvement

Super Bowl-style show planned for the World Cup for the first time

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'I love my job. I love being able to play this sport. In the end, there’s something addictive in winning for me' Alexia Putellas speaks about what drove her back from an ACL injury to lift the World Cup

Alexia Putellas missed the European Championships in 2022 because of the long-term injury

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Musgrave: A World Champs in Norway is like Scotland hosting the World Cup

The Nordic World Ski Championships begin in Andrew Musgrave's home from home, Trondheim, today and with the Scot predicting an electric atmosphere,…

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The Many Reasons to Be Cynical of the Ballon D'Or and Individual Honors

Luka Modric was recognized yet again for a year in which he won the Champions League and reached the World Cup final, but the growing emphasis on individual awards in a team sport highlights the paradox of the Ballon d'Or and its tradition.

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MLS at 30: Why 2025 and the Next 474 Days Will Change American Soccer Forever

The FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico is less than 500 days away. How will those days change North American soccer?

The Times of India

Harmanpreet Singh upbeat about FIH Pro League on India's road to World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is targeting a top-place for his team in the FIH Pro League to clinch a direct spot to the World Cup next year, and the road to that destination begins at home this weekend.

The Independent UK

Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim

Luis Rubiales’ defense team has reiterated in closing arguments that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the former Spanish soccer federation president

The Independent UK

England’s Euro 2025 squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?

The Lionesses have been left with several major injury doubts ahead of this summer’s Euros in Switzerland while new faces push for a place in the squad

The Independent UK

Why does Trump have the World Cup trophy in the Oval Office - and is it real?

The US President can be seen at his desk with the iconic trophy in the background ahead of next year’s tournament, with the USA co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico

The Times of India

The way I dominated ICC tournament was pleasing: Gongadi Trisha

HYDERABAD: Gongadi Trisha played an instrumental role in India winning their second ICC women’s U-19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur recently. This is the second successive World Cup for the 19-year-old Hyderabadi. She scored the first century of the tournament, was player of the match in the final against…

The Times of India

It's important for me to watch a lot of cricket because I learn a lot from watching: Sherfane Rutherford

Exactly seven years ago, on January 30 2018, Shubman Gill was hitting an unbeaten century for India Under-19 in a massive victory against Pakistan Under-19 in the semifinals of the World Cup. An India vs Pakistan match attracts viewers from all over, but there was something different about one man…

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