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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Chelsea Reject Plots ‘Biggest Middle Finger’ to Doubters

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

Sports Illustrated

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

FourFourTwo

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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Ruben Amorim makes stance clear on Kobbie Mainoo’s Man United future: ‘The club comes first’

Mainoo may be tempted to push for a move ahead of the World Cup

The Independent UK

‘At Italia 90, the best bit about the entire tournament was that I knew I was the best player in the world’ Paul Gascoigne on being the best on Earth in 1990

England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals made Paul Gascoigne a household name in 1990

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Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

AAP

USMNT’s Yunus Musah: Who Wouldn't Want to Play at the World Cup?

The 22-year-old midfielder is looking to make an impact and secure his place at the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

When are the 2026 World Cup play-offs? Dates, venues and format

There are still another six places at the World Cup up for grabs

FourFourTwo

Manchester United have made offer for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: report

Germany international Marc-Andre ter Stegen is said to be looking at a potential January move to ensure he makes it to the World Cup next summer

FourFourTwo

USMNT 2026 Schedule: Road to the World Cup, Opponents, Dates

The U.S. men’s national team will reportedly play three top 10 FIFA-ranked teams before their group stage begins.

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DRC set for showdown against New Caledonia or Jamaica in bid to make World Cup

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Independent UK

How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

Here’s how you can watch the World Cup play-off draw unfold

The Guardian - UK

‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification

Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait

The Guardian - AU

Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

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The Independent UK

Andy Robertson relieved and honoured to lead Scotland to World Cup

Scotland beat Denmark in dramatic fashion to reach next summer’s tournament.

FourFourTwo

Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

Evening Standard

Scotland ‘utterly rejoicing’ after securing World Cup qualification – Swinney

The men’s squad will now make their first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

The Guardian - UK

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’

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