2 h. ago When are England's World Cup 2026 fixture dates and venues confirmed?

The Three Lions will have to wait longer than usual to discover their schedule

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3 h. ago How does the World Cup 2026 draw work? New tournament format, changes and rankings explained

Football’s biggest tournament has expanded from 32 teams to 48

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3 h. ago Gary Lineker's verdict on whether he was better than Harry Kane: 'There's no question!'

The England legend also has his say on Thomas Tuchel’s controversial handling of Jude Bellingham ahead of the World Cup

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4 h. ago Scotland World Cup draw: When is the World Cup draw 2026? How to watch, what time and who Scotland could face

Full details of the World Cup 2026 draw, including how to watch and stream the draw live.

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6 h. ago Strictly fans 'sobbing' as Johannes Radebe addresses future after Alex Kingston exit

The pair became the eigth couple to leave the BBC One dance contest, as week ten of the competition took place

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7 h. ago Revealed: Gary Lineker's new Netflix deal will DWARF his £1.35m BBC Match of the Day salary, as he cashes in on podcast success for the World Cup

The Daily Mail exclusively revealed last month that Lineker had agreed 'an extraordinarily lucrative' deal with the streaming service ahead of next summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.

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8 h. ago Wayne Lineker left 'unable to walk' after terrifying 'heart attack scare'

Gary Lineker's brother Wayne Lineker, owner of O Beach in Ibiza, is currently "unable to walk" after a "very bad illness" left him bed bound and in hospital

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9 h. ago Gorka Marquez supported as he says 'hope this is see you soon' amid Strictly comeback

The professional dancer stepped back from competing in the hit BBC One dance contest this year

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9 h. ago Gary Lineker 'signs mega money deal' to compete against BBC World Cup 2026 coverage

Gary Lineker has reportedly signed a deal with Netflix to host The Rest Is Football podcast at next summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

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11 h. ago Gary Lineker calls for VAR change that 'looks terrible' and influenced Chelsea red card

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off against Arsenal on Sunday after the video assistant referee intervened to send the on-field ref over to the pitchside monitor

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11 h. ago Athletics intent on joining sport’s Goliaths but knows it has long way to go | Sean Ingle

Jon Ridgeon is overseeing World Athletics’ reach for a younger audience but has to battle it out with football and F1It really is quite the scene. Midnight in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is DJing and the launch party for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships is in full swing. And then the World Athletics chief executive, Jon Ridgeon, walks up to me and says: “I read your recent Guardian column, and I thought it was very unfair.”Imagine Gary Lineker going in two-footed, having never picked up a yellow card in his career. This is the track and field equivalent. Ridgeon, a former world silver medallist over the 110m hurdles, is one of the smartest and most reasonable people in sport. He is saying, in a polite way, that he is really rather annoyed. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago ‘Your column was very unfair’: what happened when I met World Athletics | Sean Ingle

John Ridgeon believes I was downbeat about state of his sport. CEO may have a point so we thrashed out our differencesIt really is quite the scene. Midnight in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is DJing and the launch party for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships is in full swing. And then the World Athletics chief executive, Jon Ridgeon, walks up to me and says: “I read your recent Guardian column, and I thought it was very unfair.”Imagine Gary Lineker going in two-footed, having never picked up a yellow card in his career. This is the track and field equivalent. Ridgeon, a former world silver medallist over the 110m hurdles, is one of the smartest and most reasonable people in sport. He is saying, in a polite way, that he is really rather annoyed. Continue reading...

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11 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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20 h. ago Gary Lineker gives verdict on him vs Harry Kane debate with notable caveat

Harry Kane and Gary Lineker has both been the leading lights for England but the former Match of the Day host accepts the Bayern Munich star is better than he was

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21 h. ago Hours left to get £50 off 'essential' tech gadget that 'helps focus and organisation'

Praised for being 'reMarkable by name and by nature,' the gadget would be a good Christmas gift for students and professionals alike

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21 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw simulator: Your chance to decide who Scotland could face at next summer's extravaganza

The official draw takes place in Washington on Friday but Record Sport is giving you the chance to have a go before the main event with our group prediction gadget

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25 h. ago World Cup draw 2026: When Scotland will discover fixtures, venues and times for group games plus how to live stream it

THE excitement is building as Scotland get set to find out who we will face at next summer's World Cup. All eyes will be on Washington DC on Friday when the draw for the group stages are made in the Kennedy Center. But Fifa revealed on Monday that won't give us the full picture. Steve...

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25 h. ago Gary Lineker issues Harry Kane verdict and makes 'easier' claim

Both men have led the line for Tottenham and England

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26 h. ago Gary Lineker hits back at Tommy Robinson in online spat over video of former Match of the Day star with his daughter

Gary Lineker, 65, looked unfazed as he was filmed by fans walking along the streets of Mexico with Bella Lineker.

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27 h. ago Gary Lineker faces down Tommy Robinson in online spat over video of former Match of the Day star with his daughter

Gary Lineker, 65, looked unfazed as he was filmed by fans walking along the streets of Mexico with Bella Lineker.

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