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Wales’ route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw

Craig Bellamy’s side thrashed North Macedonia 7-1 and are now relishing next March’s play-off for the chance to play at next year’s World Cup

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Republic of Ireland’s route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw

The Republic of Ireland now know who they will have to beat to qualify for the World Cup 2026

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Jamaica learn fate

22 teams left competing for six remaining spots at expanded finals in two separate tournaments

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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

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

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

Which teams can Northern Ireland draw in World Cup play-offs?

Nothern Ireland are through to March’s play-offs with a chance of qualifying for the World Cup

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Tearful Andy Robertson reveals Diogo Jota inspiration after Scotland qualify for World Cup 2026

The Scotland captain revealed how a special moment shared with his former Liverpool teammate inspired his push to reach the 2026 World Cup following a dramatic win over Denmark

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Watch Scotland vs Denmark: Live streams, TV coverage for blockbuster World Cup 2026 qualifier at Hampden

The Tartan Army still have automatic World Cup qualification in their control – here's how to watch Scotland vs Denmark online and on TV today.

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Watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Live streams for winner-takes-all World Cup 2026 qualifier

Group H will be decided by 90 minutes in Vienna – here's how to watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, wherever you are.

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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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Watch Kosovo vs Switzerland: Live stream and TV details as group leaders seek to rubberstamp their World Cup 2026 berth

The Swiss are on the cusp of a World Cup place and only a heavy defeat could stop them – here's how to watch Switzerland vs Kosovo online, on TV, and from anywhere.

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Thomas Tuchel’s England are in a better place than ever. Now the real work begins.

Tuchel hasn’t taken the easy route to World Cup 2026 but England made light work of qualification and finished the campaign in their best shape yet.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel makes ‘no one likes it’ admission over Jude Bellingham substitution against Albania

England won 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect World Cup 2026 qualification campaign without conceding a goal.

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Thomas Tuchel issues Cristiano Ronaldo warning to his England players before their last World Cup 2026 qualifier

Tuchel has called for the already qualified England team to play it smart against Albania in Tirana.

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Albania vs England live: Kane brace secures perfect record in World Cup qualifiers

Albania 0-2 England: Kane’s brace secures unbeaten World Cup qualification campaign for Three Lions

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Watch Georgia v Spain: Live streams, TV details for World Cup 2026 qualifier as La Roja look to secure top spot

La Roja can all but secure at the 2026 World Cup finals with a win on Saturday – here's how to watch Georgia v Spain online and on TV today.

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Watch Luxembourg vs Germany: Live streams for World Cup 2026 qualifier with a finals place up for grabs for four-time winners

Germany could qualify for the World Cup with a win in Luxembourg – here's how to watch Luxembourg vs Germany online and on TV today.

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Watch Poland vs Netherlands: Live streams for World Cup 2026 qualifier between the last Group G hopefuls

The 1988 European champions face their biggest World Cup 2026 qualifying test – here's how to watch Poland vs Netherlands online and on TV today.

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Cristiano Ronaldo may miss World Cup 2026 - and this is why

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed World Cup 2026 to be his last - but he may not even play at the tournament now

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Watch England vs Serbia: TV channels and live streams as Wembley parties through its World Cup 2026 qualification closer

England have already qualified for the World Cup but there's no room to relax – here's how to watch England vs Serbia online and on TV from anywhere today.

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Watch France vs Ukraine: Live streams, TV details as Kylian Mbappe and Group D leaders chase a place at World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappe's France are closing in on a World Cup spot – here's how to watch France vs Ukraine online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

The Independent UK

England v Serbia live: Result as Saka and Eze score in World Cup 2026 qualifying victory

The Three Lions have already secured a spot at the World Cup and continued their form with a 2-0 victory at Wembley

The Independent UK

Nigeria v Gabon live: Osimhen brace gives Super Eagles place in World Cup 2026 play-off final

Nigeria 4-1 Gabon: Osimhen scored either side of Chidera Ejuke to seal an extra-time win for the Super Eagles in Rabat

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Welcome to the best week of the football year

WORLD CUP 2026: World Cup qualification has reached crunch time, explains Miguel Delaney, and brings a rare moment of pure, innocent joy to the cynical world of modern football

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