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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Ronaldo to run for Brazilian football federation presidency

The World Cup winner played almost 100 times for his country during an 18-year career

The Independent UK

Players who scored at three or more World Cups

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

FourFourTwo

‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw

The German boss begins his tenure in charge with some encouraging fixtures, as England aim to triumph in 2026

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Scotland players are 'desperate' to qualify for World Cup, says Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke insists Scotland's players are 'desperate' to qualify for World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034: When and where will it be staged?

Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Brian Lockwood obituary

Rugby league player who won four Challenge Cup finals and was in the last Great Britain team to win the World Cup, in 1972

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations

Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce

The Guardian - UK

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‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him

Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

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Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0

The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts

The Guardian - UK

Footballers who protested

From the Premier League to the World Cup, these players took a stand

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Managers who won major trophies in club and international football

These coaches all tasted glory on both stages

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Players who missed penalties in major final shootouts

From the World Cup to the Champions League, a look at the men's players who missed penalties in major final shootouts...

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Ranking the Best Moments of Alyssa Naeher's USWNT Career

In light of the USWNT legend announcing her retirement from international soccer, let's look back at some of her goalkeeping highs.

Sports Illustrated

‘I’ve got my mojo back’: Emma Hayes reborn in USA and building new legacy

Former Chelsea manager is back in London for friendly with Lionesses and targeting World Cup glory with USWNT

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UCI expects compact Cyclocross World Cup calendar to solve issue of riders skipping rounds after last season's drama

'We can take even tougher measures but I don't think that will be necessary' says UCI sports director ahead of Antwerp series opener

The Independent UK

If Lee Carsley broke the mould, will Thomas Tuchel put it back together for the World Cup?

Victory at the World Cup is the target and England have the talent - can the incoming manager align them to do so?

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San Marino could qualify for World Cup 2026 without winning a single game

San Marino and Scotland play their final Nations League game of the campaign on Monday, but only the southern European minnows can still reach the World Cup play-offs via that competition

The Independent UK

When is the World Cup 2026 qualification draw? Date and procedure explained as England learn opponents

Everything you need to know about the qualification process for the tournament

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'LGBTQ+ fans will be respected at a World Cup in Saudi Arabia, everyone is welcome' 2034 tournament bid chief's promise

Ahead of the country being awarded the tournament next month, FFT spoke to the bid CEO about some of the important issues that have been raised

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Tickets: Pricing, Availability and How to Get Yours

Here's everything you need to know about tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?

In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the history of global organised sport

The National (Scotland)

How memories of that night and Serbia can drive Scotland towards World Cup dream

John Carver remembers Scotland's historic night in Serbia for reasons both good and bad, but he says the achievement can drive the nation to the…

The Guardian - US

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity

The Independent UK

The right combination – Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s new-look back three

Tom Jordan will start at full-back against South Africa with Blair Kinghorn moving to the wing.

The Independent UK

Ireland can’t soothe World Cup pain but All Blacks offer important benchmark

Ireland will face New Zealand for the first time since their heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat and Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll believes the clash will define their autumn

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