31 h. ago Arsenal: What Mikel Arteta must do to beat familiar November slump and keep Gunners' title hopes alive

The Gunners are prone to an autumnal dip in form

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3 d. ago ‘Why do we have to wait?’: Tony Popovic puts no limits on what Socceroos can achieve | Joey Lynch

The Australia head coach insists the time is now for the emerging side to rise above expectations and ‘go very far’ at a men’s World CupWhen Tony Popovic was finally able to assemble his first Socceroos squad, the new coach laid out a series of expectations. Most were clear and to the point – ideal given the upheaval surrounding his sudden arrival, following Graham Arnold’s resignation, and with less than three weeks to prepare for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan.Popovic insisted that any player who aspired to pull on a Socceroos shirt would need to adopt an “elite” mentality to earn, or continue to earn, that honour. But there was another message. Less a demand and more an evocation – and one that has been brought sharper into focus with every step taken on the road towards the World Cup in North America. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago The Librarian of Auschwitz dies aged 96: Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable horrors but kept prisoners' hopes alive by curating 'library' of books before bestselling novel revealed her story

Dita Kraus died at her home in the Israeli city of Netanya surrounded by her beloved family. Her story of resilience amidst the horrors of the Nazi death machine inspired millions.

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1 week ago Sri Lanka keep slim World Cup hopes alive with four wickets in Bangladesh’s final over

Sri Lanka, 202, bt Bangladesh, 195-9, by seven runsBangladesh needed nine runs from final over to winSri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to record their first win of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a nerve-jangling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday.With Bangladesh cruising and only nine needed off the final over with five wickets in hand, having mustered just three runs off the penultimate over, the captain, Chamari Athapaththu, took the ball herself and turned the game on its head. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Declan Rice refuses to back down as Arsenal star issues bold 'win it' statement

Declan Rice is adamant that England should not hide from the fact that they are desperate to all the way in the 2026 World Cup after sealing qualification this week

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2 w. ago World Cup 2026: Here is a full list of every nation to have qualified for next summer's tournament so far

Here is a full list of every nation to have qualified for the World Cup 2026 so far.

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2 w. ago World Cup 2026: How qualification stands across globe after England secure spot

Japan in March became the first team to reach next summer’s showpiece.

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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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2 w. ago Graham Potter lines up Viktor Gyokeres reunion in first job after West Ham sacking

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to 2026 World Cup qualification

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2 w. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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2 w. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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2 w. ago Harry Kane breaks silence on England fan chants after Thomas Tuchel controversy

Harry Kane has had his say on England's qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals and controversy surrounding Thomas Tuchel's comments around the Three Lions' fans.

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2 w. ago Latvia vs England live: Eze goal caps off superb victory as Three Lions qualify for World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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2 w. ago England secure 2026 World Cup qualification with dominant win over Latvia

LATVIA 0-5 ENGLAND: The Three Lions knew a win in Riga would be enough to book their place in next summer's showpiece, becoming the first European nation to secure a spot

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2 w. ago Latvia vs England live: Gordon and Kane goals give Three Lions control in key World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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2 w. ago Latvia vs England live: Anthony Gordon goal breaks deadlock in key World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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2 w. ago Latvia vs England live: Harry Kane returns as Three Lions seek win to secure World Cup 2026 qualification

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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2 w. ago Nigeria v Benin live: Osimhen gets Super Eagles off to perfect start in crunch World Cup qualifier

The Super Eagles battle Benin and South Africa in a tense finale to World Cup 2026 qualifying

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2 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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2 w. ago Latvia vs England live: Three Lions seek win to secure World Cup 2026 qualification

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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