13 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prizeThe World Cup draw will start at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center at 12pm local time on Friday 5 December (5pm GMT/4am Saturday AEST). Although don’t worry if you tune in late: based on previous draws there will be a few speeches about Fifa being on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, some interpretive dance about Fifa being on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, some videos with kids kicking a ball about to show that Fifa is on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, and then, hopefully, Fifa actually bringing about world peace via the medium of football. And if you miss any of that, don’t worry Fifa will also be awarding a peace prize to the person most likely to bring about world peace in the next few months (more on that zinger later). At some point in al...

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22 h. ago Callum McGregor addresses Scotland retirement U turn possibility as Celtic captain gets honest

The Parkhead captain brought the curtain down on his international career last year

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24 h. ago Andre Onana: Man United loanee suffers huge blow after Cameroon AFCON snub

Goalkeeper represented the Lions in World Cup qualifiers last month

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26 h. ago Celtic skipper Callum McGregor addresses potential Scotland return after World Cup qualification

Experienced midfielder in good form for club

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26 h. ago Callum McGregor fires Wilfried Nancy a Celtic warning as new boss told it'll be baptism of fire

The incoming Hoops boss is set to be handed the toughest of starts to life in Glasgow with crunch games on the horizon

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3 d. ago Scott McTominay mural of stunning World Cup qualifier overhead kick appears in Scots town

The Napoli midfielder scored the opening goal in Scotland's stunning 4-2 victory against Denmark.

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4 d. ago Airline travellers face disruption after Airbus warns A320 jets need software fix

Update to address potential problems caused by solar radiation could affect 6,000 aircraft

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4 d. ago Lithuania deny Great Britain a famous victory in Basketball World Cup qualifier

Lithuania stole it at the death as Basketball World Cup qualifying begins

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5 d. ago Great Britain vs Lithuania LIVE: Basketball World Cup qualifier under way in London

The Copper Box Arena in east London plays host to the GB men’s team as their World Cup qualifying campaign begins

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5 d. ago Great Britain vs Lithuania LIVE: World Cup qualifiers get under way in London

The Copper Box Arena in east London plays host to the GB men’s team as their World Cup qualifying campaign begins

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6 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban via Fifa statement after Donald Trump visit

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for violent conduct against Ireland after elbowing Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea in Portugal's World Cup qualifier - but he won't miss premiere tournament

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7 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, confirmed pots and who has qualified?

The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

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7 d. ago Kieran Tierney sees Scotland strike relegated by Callum McGregor as Celtic skipper sends message to Parkhead pal

Tierney was one of the heroes for Scotland but his skipper now says it's only the fourth best goal this week

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7 d. ago Callum McGregor has one big Celtic question he wants answered as unseen St Mirren moment acts as skipper's motivation

McGregor has a message for the fans and players alike as he blocks out the negativity after a trying start to the season

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8 d. ago Scotland fans’ expected tiny ticket allocations for each World Cup game revealed

SCOTLAND fans look set to receive just over FIVE per-cent of the stadium capacity for each game of the World Cup. That's after the Dutch FA confirmed their expected allocations to their own fans. Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years last week after a famous win against Denmark at a raucous...

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8 d. ago Callum Beattie, Glasgow review: 'like a Caledonian Sam Fender'

In the wake of Scotland’s World Cup qualification triumph, Callum Beattie’s arena-friendly Scotpop struck a chord at the Hydro, writes Fiona Shepherd

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9 d. ago Scottish Premiership: Aberdeen beat Hearts to leave Celtic in touch

Topi Keskinen scores Aberdeen winner; Hearts wasteful Callum McGregor hits Celtic’s late winner at St MirrenCallum McGregor scored a late winner as Celtic cut the gap on the Scottish Premiership leaders, Hearts, to four points with a 1-0 win at St Mirren on Saturday, a lead that was confirmed when the Edinburgh side lost 1-0 at Aberdeen on Sunday.At Pittodrie, Topi Keskinen’s strike just before half-time enabled improving Aberdeen to stun Hearts. Keskinen benefited from a significant ricochet before curling home a sweet shot. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scott McTominay follows Scotland heroics with key Napoli moment amid EPL return rumours

Ex-Man Utd man sets up Napoli goal after Hampden stunner

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9 d. ago How World Cup joy for Scotland can make us a happier healthier nation

Dr Fergus Neville can see the psychological benefit to Scotland of qualifying for the World Cup

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9 d. ago How Hearts title credentials can be unlocked by Scotland World Cup qualification

Lawrence Shankland and Craig Gordon were key men as Steve Clarke's side reached the tournament

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