42 h. ago World Cup hype collides with the reality of cartel violence in the Mexican state of Jalisco

Fans have been flocking to soccer matches in Jalisco, Mexico, as authorities fine-tune security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2 w. ago Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

Sides have reached Women’s Cricket World Cup semis but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edgeAmy Jones has claimed that January’s Ashes whitewash “hasn’t been a topic of discussion” before Wednesday’s World Cup clash between England and Australia. And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals, so you could argue little will be at stake in Indore. You would be wrong. First, given the run of results in this World Cup, these sides are almost certain to finish first and second and therefore avoid a semi-final clash against each other – which means this game could well be a precursor to the eventual final in Navi Mumbai on 2 November. Cricket is a game played partly in the mind: nobody wants to be thumped by their opponents two weeks before they meet them in a global tournament final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Amy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup

Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals but England will look to turn the tables after the Ashes.

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2 w. ago Why thousands of World Cup fans could be barred from entering the US in 2026

Next year is set to be big for football fans across the world, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off. But thousands of fans could be in for a nasty surprise if they plan to travel to the US for the events.

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2 w. ago FIFA announces over 1 million tickets sold for 2026 World Cup in North America

FIFA has announced that over 1 million tickets have been sold for next year's World Cup

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2 w. ago World Cup 2026: Every nation to have qualified so far, location, draw date and ticket information

Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 - and when will the draw take place for the tournament?

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3 w. ago When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, start time, how to watch and who has qualified

England become first European team to seal qualification for next summer’s finals in United States, Canada and Mexico

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3 w. ago Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA

US President says games could be moved due to safetyBoston street takeovers, LA wildfires are blamedDonald Trump has again said he’d pressure Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup games from a host city on the basis of that city’s politics, with Boston becoming the third such city to come in for threats from the US president. Trump also said he would consider similar action against Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics on account of potential safety issues.Trump has no legal authority to directly take either action, but he can apply pressure to each competition’s governing body to move host cities. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Snipers spotted on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Italy for World Cup qualifier as police clash with pro

Snipers were on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city was on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. 

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3 w. ago Trump threatens FIFA boss could pull 2026 World Cup games from ‘unsafe’ cities ahead of Charlie Kirk honor: Live updates

Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom later Tuesday

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3 w. ago What TV channel is Latvia vs England World Cup qualifier on: Team line

England can qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night if they beat Latvia in their final Group K qualifier and the Three Lions will take to the field in Riga as huge favourites

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3 w. ago England XI vs Latvia: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup qualifier today

Thomas Tuchel handed Harry Kane boost as England look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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3 w. ago Latvia vs England LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Three Lions would seal qualification for next summer’s finals with win in Riga

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3 w. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works

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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3 w. ago South Africa vs Rwanda LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Bafana Bafana need a favour from elsewhere in order to seal automatic qualification

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3 w. ago Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup is at stake this evening

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3 w. ago England XI vs Latvia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup qualifier today

Three Lions handed Harry Kane boost as they look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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3 w. ago England XI vs Latvia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup qualifier

Three Lions handed Harry Kane boost as they look to seal World Cup qualification in Riga

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3 w. ago FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Which teams have qualified so far, location, draw date and ticket information

Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 - and when will the draw take place for the tournament?

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3 w. ago Belarus match was supposed to be my Scotland record breaker – instead it could be my worst EVER, says Steve Clarke

STEVE CLARKE admits the 2-1 win over Belarus was his WORST experience as Scotland boss. Clarke hit a landmark 72 matches in charge in the World Cup qualifier. But his team were BOOED off the park after the nerve-racking performance and narrow victory. He said: “I’m really disappointed - really, really disappointed. “It’s possibly as...

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