43 m. 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...

Sport

3 h. ago The new VAR rule which could feature at the World Cup for first time

VAR could adjudicate over corner decisions at next summer’s World Cup

Politics

4 h. ago Ifab rule change could allow VAR to adjudicate on corners at 2026 World Cup

Ifab may loosen approach to trials of new rulesWorld Cup could see first trial use of VAR for cornersFootball’s lawmakers are exploring the possibility of allowing tournaments to run their own trials of new rules, which could lead to VAR being used to adjudicate on corner kicks at next summer’s World Cup.Under the change the International Football Association Board (Ifab) would allow more short-term trials as an alternative to the system whereby major tournaments largely introduce measures only after they have been trialled, usually in minor leagues or tournaments. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago ITV to hold major advantage over BBC for World Cup 2026 after shock broadcasting decision

ITV will reportedly have staff at all of their 2026 World Cup games - while the BBC are covering some from their Salford HQ. A selection of BBC pundits and even commentators will be forced to operate out of a studio in Blighty as part of a decision geared towards cutting costs and minimising environmental...

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3 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo confirms next move after retirement as huge investment completed

While 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, he has been open about his retirement plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and he's already sorted one future venture

Economics

3 d. ago Iran to boycott World Cup draw in protest over US visa numbers

The delegation will boycott the draw ceremony in Washington next week over what it described as ‘unsportsmanlike actions’ by US officials

Events

4 d. ago Forgotten Chelsea star reveals secret Thomas Tuchel talks after Enzo Maresca decision

Ben Chilwell has outlined his ambition to reach the 2026 World Cup after leaving Chelsea, describing it as the ultimate chance to prove his doubters wrong following his Strasbourg move

Politics

5 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw – everything Scotland fans need to know ahead of date with destiny

Steve Clarke sealed a dream return for the nation to the biggest football tournament on the planet and the excitement will be cranked up a notch

Politics

5 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

Politics

5 d. ago England’s possible opponents in World Cup 2026 group stage revealed

The introduction of seeding to the World Cup draw means England will avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals and France until the final if all four teams top their groups

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland 2026 World Cup draw pot confirmed as line up for North America almost complete

It's all eyes on Washington DC next Friday when Steve Clarke will learn who he's up against in North America

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland’s possible opponents in World Cup 2026 group stage revealed

Scotland will be in Pot 3 as they take their place at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998

Politics

6 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

Politics

6 d. ago England could avoid France until World Cup final with FIFA’s new seeding system

FIFA is introducing tennis-style seeding to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.

Politics

6 d. ago India to face Pakistan at 2026 T20 World Cup amid rising political tensions

The draw for the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup took place on Tuesday, with India and Pakistan scheduled to face each other in the group stages

Politics

6 d. ago Diego Maradona remembered five years on as 'goal of the cenutry' coin released

Memories of when football legend Diego Maradona spoke to the Mirror as Argentina bank bosses put his 1986 'goal of the century' against England on a commemorative coin ahead of 2026 World Cup

Events

7 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...

Sport

9 d. ago Rockers Biffy Clyro pen Scotland's Tartan Army football song for the 2026 World Cup

Rockers Biffy Clyro have already written a Tartan Army football song for the World Cup and contacted the Scottish FA. The chart-topping trio also paid tribute to their pal Mani from The Stones Roses who passed away, recalling messy times at Leeds and Reading festivals together. Biffy also tease a collab with Villanelle - fronted by Liam Gallagher's son Gene.

Politics

9 d. ago Tartan Army fans told to sell Scotland at 2026 Fifa World Cup by tourism boss

Thousands of Scotland fans are due to fly out to the world cup in 2026.

Politics

1 week ago 2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

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