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Drink in the jeopardy of the World Cup playoffs, it’s the last we’ll get for a bit

The bloated nature of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16

The Guardian - US

The World Cup is football Christmas and every Socceroo wants their name on the nice list

Australia’s friendly against Curacao on Tuesday is the crucial audition for players to show Tony Popovic they deserve a ticket to the US

The Guardian - AU

US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

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World Cup play-offs set for dramatic climax as teams battle for final six spots

The final six World Cup spots will be decided in this week’s play-offs

The Independent UK

‘The excitement is already there’: Fred Rutten ready to lead Curaçao to the World Cup

The Dutchman, who succeeded Dick Advocaat, was once offered the assistant’s role to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

The Guardian - UK

'It’s a chance to put Iraq on a global stage not associated with war and conflict - the people are fanatical about football' Former Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory

Rene Meulensteen has been assistant manager with the Iraq national team since last year with the side now just one game away from reaching the World Cup

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United States ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International

A new report from the human rights organisation revealed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest in each of the three host countries just months before the World Cup begins

The Independent UK

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The 15 Best Players Who Will Be At the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Soccer’s brightest stars will congregate in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

‘Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything’ Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit

The Brazilian teenager headed out on loan to Lyon in the January transfer window

FourFourTwo

Curaçao meet Socceroos in Fifa Series with more than World Cup hopes in common

The tiny Caribbean island nation has a familiar face in their ranks whose time with Australia in 2018 is proving crucial ahead of the tournament

The Guardian - AU

‘Have I got a chance of going to the World Cup this summer? Why not!’ Fabinho on his prospects of making this summer’s Brazil squad

The former Liverpool midfielder has been included in Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad

FourFourTwo

England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game

England were hit by further injuries as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and John Stones pulled out of the squad to face Japan

The Guardian - UK

Mexico National Team Injuries: Every Player Missing for Last World Cup Warmup

Javier Aguirre will be without a plenty of his top choices in Mexico’s final camp before the World Cup—with some already ruled out of the summer tournament.

Sports Illustrated

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

Scotland will be back in action and returning to Hampden for the first time since booking their place at the World Cup

The Independent UK

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‘I Am Suffering’—Pochettino Mulls Over World Cup Decisions Ahead of USMNT Friendly

The USMNT is 76 days away from World Cup kickoff.

The Independent UK

Ben White booed by Wembley crowd on return to England team

Arsenal defender Ben White was booed by the Wembley crowd during England’s friendly against Uruguay on Friday night. White, who came on for Fikayo Tomori in the 69th minute, was making his first appearance for the national team since leaving the World Cup early in 2022. He did not confirm…

Latin Times

New York's World Cup Housing Fight Could Shape Who Profits When the World Arrives

As the New York City area gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final match, the debate over where fans will sleep has become a much bigger fight about who gets to benefit when one of the planet's biggest sporting events lands in a city already…

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Manager Breaks Silence on Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Status

The eight-time Ballon d’Or has not yet confirmed if he will go the World Cup.

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‘The most painful TV experience I’ve ever had!’ Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy

Before he was Paddington’s dignified dad, the star nailed British awkwardness in Bafta-winning satire Twenty Twelve. Now he’s back as long-suffering manager Ian Fletcher, taking on Trump, the World Cup – and his foolish old intern

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Home Jerseys

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

Evening Standard

Huge Tottenham boost as Dejan Kulusevski finally sets injury return date

Sweden star is ‘very confident’ to play at the summer World Cup

The Independent UK

Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup

Evening Standard

England: Thomas Tuchel sends blunt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold over 'unfair' squad exclusion

The Real Madrid full-back’s chances of going to the World Cup appear slim

Sports Illustrated

Why Some Players May Have to Pay $15,000 Bond to Play at 2026 World Cup

This summer’s World Cup just got even more expensive.

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