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How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Kieran Tierney revels in ‘very special’ night after firing Scotland to the World Cup

Kieran Tierney scored in stoppage time as Scotland beat Denmark on Tuesday night to book their place at next year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Fans share delight after Scotland reach first men’s World Cup since 1998

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

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How many teams have qualified for the World Cup with a perfect record?

Plus: chants celebrating old memories, Trevor Wood from Jersey and ‘a Genghis Khan-like thick moustache’

The Guardian - UK

Adidas has just massively improved the World Cup match ball with stunning new additions

Adidas is the technical supplier to the World Cup and some of its leading competitors and the Trionda collection is a whole new ball game.

FourFourTwo

‘They could smell magic’: Steve Clarke delights in Scotland repaying fans’ faith

Steve Clarke said: ‘Right in the last part of the game, the crowd was still with us,’ after Scotland’s dramatic win against Denmark took them to the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Scotland book place at 2026 World Cup after dramatic Hampden Park finale

Scotland 4-2 Denmark: Stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean helped Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998

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Scotland 4-2 Denmark: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Scotland qualified for the World Cup after beating Denmark in a wild match full of sensational goals

The Guardian - UK

Watch Spain vs Turkey: Live streams and TV info as La Roja look to tie up the World Cup 2026 qualification formalities

Only a mammoth shock will suffice for the underdogs in World Cup qualifying – here's how to watch Spain vs Turkey online and on TV today.

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Scotland approach one-game World Cup shootout with excitement and focus

Beat Denmark and Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup finals for first time since 1998 is guaranteed. Is it in the stars?

The Guardian - UK

Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant much more than just the World Cup play-offs to Ireland

The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear

The Independent UK

Is Now the Time for Portugal to Part Ways With Cristiano Ronaldo?

The global icon has scored 143 goals for Portugal during his career. But now banned for at least one World Cup match, here is why Roberto Martínez needs to cut ties with his talisman.

Sports Illustrated

Is Brazil v Tunisia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch friendly for free

The five-time World Cup winners conclude the year with a friendly against African side Tunisia

The Independent UK

When is the World Cup 2026 inter-continental play-off draw? Date, format, rules and fixture dates

Six teams from five confederations will battle out for the final two World Cup places next year

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The 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Defending champions Argentina face a tough test to secure a second successive world title.

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

The Independent UK

When is the World Cup 2026 play-offs draw and which pot are Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland in?

The 12 group runners-up will be joined by four teams who reached the play-offs thanks to their Nations League performance

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Italy vs. Norway on TV, Live Stream: 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Only a miracle will see Italy qualify for the World Cup at Norway’s expense.

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Mauricio Pochettino Sends Warning to Gio Reyna After Dazzling USMNT Return

The USMNT have their eyes on the World Cup, but Reyna will have to keep up his form if he wants to be there.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico 0–0 Uruguay: Takeaways From Performance of Violent Contrasts for El Tri

Mexico’s inherent strengths and weaknesses were both on full display against Uruguay.

The Independent UK

The four big World Cup choices that could define Thomas Tuchel’s England reign

Seven of Thomas Tuchel’s first-choice England XI look locked in but four positions are still up for grabs

The Independent UK

Scotland beaten by Greece but Belarus stun Denmark to keep World Cup qualifying group alive

Greece 3-2 Scotland: A wild game ended in defeat but Steve Clarke’s side can still qualify automatically for the World Cup with victory over Denmark on Tuesdsay

The Guardian - UK

Harry Kane closes on Pelé’s record but captain always puts England first

Harry Kane believes England squad is trending in right direction as he targets World Cup and Ballon d’Or in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel would prefer England defeat to red card in Albania

In light of Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card, Thomas Tuchel said he would prefer defeat to a player picking up a suspension for the World Cup finals

The Independent UK

Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot-out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again.

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