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The 'Group of Death': What's the worst-possible World Cup draw for England and Scotland?

With 42 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, we have a better idea of England and Scotland's potential group-stage opponents

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European outfits discover next obstacles on the way to place at 2026 World Cup

Sixteen teams who failed to win their qualifying groups discovered the adversaries blocking their way to a berth at the 2026 World Cup after a draw on Thursday in the Swiss city of Zurich for the European play-offs.

Radio France Internationale

Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs

Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998.

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Sources: Ex-Canada Manager John Herdman Being Considered for Jamaica Job

Herdman has not coached since leaving his managerial post with Toronto FC in 2024.

Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Mexico

Mexico didn’t make it beyond the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland head to Italy, Ireland go to Prague

Wales and Northern Ireland will do battle for a place at the 2026 World Cup if they navigate playoff semi-finals of differing toughness in March

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

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2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Wales to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final

Craig Bellamy’s side secured their place by finishing second behind Belgium in qualifying Group J and will be the home team for the one-off match

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

Ian Wright believes England is ‘not ready for black superstar’ after Jude Bellingham criticism

Following a pile-on after the England international’s perceived reluctance to be substituted at the weekend, Wright pushed back, arguing Bellingham’s self-assurance “frightens” some people

The Independent UK

When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw? Date, time, qualified teams and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the draw for the tournament in Australia is made

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened

Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Trump family ‘delighted’ Scotland and Tartan Army will be at World Cup

The tournament takes place in North America next summer.

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 Independent UK

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

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Radio France Internationale

European also-rans set to find out opponents in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Sixteen teams who failed to win their qualifying groups will discover the adversaries barring their way to a berth at next year’s World Cup via a draw on Thursday in the Swiss city of Zurich for the two matches in the European playoffs.

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

AAP

Bree out to blitz bobsleigh in Olympic track test event

Bree Walker, one of Australia's top medal chances at next year's Winter Olympics, is to compete on the Milan-Cortina bobsleigh course for the first time.

Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Brazil

The record World Cup winners have been dumped out at the quarterfinal stage on their last two attempts.

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

Evening Standard

CAF Awards 2025 winners in full as Nigeria claim prize double but Victor Osimhen loses out

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak the big winners for Morocco, but Chiamaka Nnadozie claims awards hat-trick

AAP

Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not 'disruptive'

Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.

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