4 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, format 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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4 h. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Revealed: The exclusive club England can join in final World Cup qualifier 

A comprehensive 2-0 victory against Serbia on a drenched Thursday at Wembley now places England in contention to join an exclusive club alongside Italy and Belgium. 

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6 h. ago How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifying play

Super Eagles are on a three-game winning streak

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14 h. ago Scotland beaten by Greece but Belarus stun Denmark to keep World Cup qualifying group alive

Greece 3-2 Scotland: A wild game ended in defeat but Steve Clarke’s side can still qualify automatically for the World Cup with victory over Denmark on Tuesdsay

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14 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark: Steve Clarke’s men have chance to make themselves Hampden heroes and qualify for World Cup

STEVE CLARKE'S men could be on the verge of greatness and become the first Scotland side to qualify for a World Cup in almost 30 years. It's after an emotional rollercoaster of a night on Saturday in the penultimate Group C matches. It looked as though Scotland would need a point in Athens to secure...

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14 h. ago England stars handed Cristiano Ronaldo warning as Thomas Tuchel provides injury update

England are chasing a perfect World Cup qualifying record under Thomas Tuchel with Albania their final competitive opponents after seven wins from seven matches

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14 h. ago What Scotland need from Denmark showdown to qualify for World Cup 2026 after chaotic penultimate clashes

SO it all comes down to Hampden on Tuesday. A win against Denmark will seal Scotland's place at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. It's after a remarkable night of drama both in Greece and Denmark. Scotland trailed 3-0 to the Greeks with little over an hour played. It was a...

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15 h. ago Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

The most extraordinary upshot of an extraordinary evening was that Scotland’s dream of qualifying automatically for the World Cup remains alive. Steve Clarke has Belarus to thank for that, their surprise claiming of a draw in Denmark leaving Scotland in precisely the position they had sought before this clash with Greece. If Scotland beat Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday, they will top this section.The dust might just have settled on this fixture by then. Scotland trailed by three at one point before hauling themselves back into proceedings against a Greek team who finished with 10 men. Greece’s win by the odd goal in five was a merited one but, after a silent wait for full time in Denmark to arrive, the Tartan Army celebrated. Clarke and his Scotland players did not seem to know how to act, which was totally understandable. For all the shortcomings laid bare here, the spirit summoned was quite striking. Clarke’s task in the coming days is to combine that with far more assuredness, esp...

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15 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak on the brink of huge setback after summer transfers

Sweden fell to a 3-1 loss against Switzerland on Saturday, leaving them bottom of their World Cup qualification group with a game left to play.

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16 h. ago Wales without key duo for crucial World Cup qualifier as Leeds United star absolutely gutted

The two yellow cards capped a frustrating night for Wales as they limped past Liechtenstein

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16 h. ago Greece v Scotland live: Bakasetas fires hosts ahead as Scots chase first World Cup in 28 years

Can Scotland keep pace with Denmark in the hunt for automatic World Cup qualification?

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17 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal still crying about red card as they tackle 'World Cup ban'

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card during Portugal's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against the Republic of Ireland and now they are set to appeal

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17 h. ago Portugal make Cristiano Ronaldo decision after star handed World Cup ban

Fading star is currently banned for Portugal’s first two World Cup games - should they qualify

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17 h. ago Jordan James strike gives Wales crucial World Cup qualifier win in Liechtenstein

Wales laboured to a 1-0 win over international minnows Liechtenstein to keep alive their hopes of World Cup qualification.Jordan James claimed his first Wales goal from close range after Liechtenstein’s assorted collection of full-time players, office workers and students had held out for over an hour. James wheeled away in delight with his obvious relief shared by 3,000 Wales fans filling three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Greece vs Scotland live: Team news before vital qualifier as Scots chase first World Cup in 28 years

Can Scotland keep pace with Denmark in the hunt for automatic World Cup qualification?

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19 h. ago Greece vs Scotland live: Team news ahead of vital World Cup 2026 qualifier as Scot chase Group C top spot

Can Scotland keep pace with Denmark in the hunt for automatic World Cup qualification?

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20 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE score and goal updates from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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20 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE team news and build up from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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20 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE reaction as Andy Robertson relishes blockbuster Denmark shoot

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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