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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, format, rules and fixture schedule

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, as the qualified teams wait to find out their group-stage opponents

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USMNT to face Portugal, Belgium and Germany in pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies

Portugal and Belgium will visit Atlanta in the March international window, while Germany will be one of two pre-World Cup warmup opponents

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Croatia World Cup 2026 squad: Zlatko Dalic's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw

The Croatia World Cup 2026 squad is coming together nicely, ahead of Luka Modric's last dance

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Scotland World Cup 2026 squad: Steve Clarke's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Scotland World Cup 2026 squad will be the first one this century, and Steve Clarke's Tartan Army are set for North America

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Norway World Cup 2026 squad: Stale Solbakken's latest selection, ahead of the World Cup draw

The Norway World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape, as for the first time in 28 years in 2026, the Scandinavians will be at the tournament

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Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Roberto Martinez's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Portugal World Cup 2026 squad is starting to become much clearer now qualification is secured

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Belgium World Cup 2026 squad: Rudi Garcia's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw

The Belgium World Cup 2026 squad is starting to take shape now, with the Red Devils having assured themselves of a place in North America

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Senegal World Cup 2026 squad: Pape Thiaw's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Senegal World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Lions of Teranga prepare for two tournaments in a year

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Plans are Said to Be "In Progress" For George, Charlotte and Louis's First Trip to the United States in 2026

Fingers crossed.

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South Korea World Cup 2026 squad: Hong Myung-bo's last selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad is coming together nicely for what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

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Carlo Ancelotti Makes Stunning Estevao Admission Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ancelotti also ruled on the struggles Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has suffered this season.

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Colombia World Cup 2026 squad: Nestor Lorenzo's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Colombia World Cup 2026 squad is taking form, as James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz and co. aim to continue to impress

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What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

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England goalkeeper returns to Lionesses squad 18 months after stroke threatened football career

Ellie Roebuck has returned to Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the first time since 2023, having suffered a a left occipital infarct just six months after the World Cup.

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US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer

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Iran decides to boycott World Cup draw, citing visa restrictions for soccer federation officials

Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week

The Guardian - UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

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USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Mauricio Pochettino’s Best Options After November

Mauricio Pochettino has a wealth of talent available to him next summer.

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Chelsea Reject Plots ‘Biggest Middle Finger’ to Doubters

Chelsea have discarded a number of former key players over the past two seasons.

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World Cup 2026 fixtures in full: The complete schedule

The World Cup 2026 fixtures are set to take place across a month of football in North America

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Scotland in the opening game of the World Cup: Why 1998 could well see a repeat for the Tartan Army

Steve Clarke's men qualified in dramatic fashion and might be on centre stage after finding themselves in Pot 3 for the tournament draw.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 draw: Who England could face as possible opponents confirmed

Fifa have already handed England a boost after they grabbed a top-four seeding

The Independent UK

Fifa announces major change to World Cup draw that could benefit England

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to play Portugal’s World Cup opener despite Ireland red card

A Fifa disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but with the final two games suspended, allowing Ronaldo to play in the World Cup

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