4 d. ago Gary Lineker makes admission about future TV roles as Match of the Day stint almost ends

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years presenting the highlights Premier League programme, although he will still cover the FA Cup and 2026 World Cup

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2 w. ago Australia v South Korea: women’s international friendly – live

Updates from the Matildas’ clash with Korea Republic in SydneyKick off at Allianz Stadium is 8pm local/6pm KSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on emailHello and welcome to live coverage of the women’s international friendly between Australia and South Korea at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The Matildas are seeking a return to form in back-to-back friendlies against their Asian rivals after a horror campaign at the SheBelieves Cup but will have to do so without some of their leading players.Australia lost all three matches at the tournament in the United States in February and have now slumped to a 20-year low in the Fifa world rankings at No 16. But they have no time to lick their wounds with the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup on home soil now less than 11 months away. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago The US men’s national team aren’t just underachievers; they’re unlikeable | Beau Dure

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the USMNT lack the charisma, underdog charm and striking victories of their predecessorsImagine the 1980 Miracle on Ice, but with the USA on the other side.In this scenario, the US men’s hockey team aren’t a scrappy band of outmatched amateurs playing for the country perceived as the good guys in the cold war. The opponents aren’t an aloof, brutally effective Soviet Union team expected to steamroll their way to a gold medal just as their military were attempting to steamroll their way through Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker reveals his future plans after stepping down as Match of the Day host and leaving the BBC

Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day in May, but will continue to front the BBC's coverage of next season's FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup.

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2 w. ago Lewis Ferguson reveals surprise star he's teaching Italian as he gears up for McTominay and Gilmour collision

The Bologna skipper is ripping up Serie A again after a year of injury hell and has vowed to help Scotland reach the 2026 World Cup

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3 w. ago The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks

And on-again, off-again trade war and threats from the US toward both of its co-hosts leave fans and teams in a tough positionThe cover of the bid book for the 2026 World Cup submitted to Fifa by the United States, Mexico and Canada in April of 2017 has not aged well.“UNITY,” the front page bellowed in a huge font. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago When do Scotland play next? Scotland fixture list 2025, World Cup qualifying dates, latest ticket news

Here is when Scotland will play their next game - and when the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will start.

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3 w. ago Exiled England star Ben Chilwell reveals motivation after brutal Chelsea treatment

Crystal Palace defender Ben Chilwell was sparked on by a dream to play in the World Cup in 2026 under Thomas Tuchel, as he dealt with traininig alone at Chelsea earlier this season

Economics

3 w. ago World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

Four countries have booked their spot for June 2026 after the latest round of international fixtures

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3 w. ago Brazil humiliated by Argentina as bitter rivals book place at 2026 World Cup

Alvarez, Fernández, Mac Allister and Simeone on target in 4-1 win Argentina the first South American team to secure qualificationBrazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Júnior after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.After edging Colombia 2-1 at home on Thursday, Brazil came crashing back to earth against the world champions, who started the rout with a close-range strike by Julián Alvarez four minutes after kick-off. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire | Joey Lynch

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi ArabiaNothing lasts forever, especially in the capricious world of football. And after having results go their way so often during World Cup qualification, it felt inevitable that the whims of the footballing gods would at some point turn away from Australia.While Tony Popovic’s side did pretty much everything they could over the last week, smashing Indonesia 5-1 in Sydney before dispatching China 2-0 in Hangzhou, Japan did everything but score against Saudi Arabia in Saitama on Tuesday. That result ensures the Socceroos’ hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup will go down to the wire in June. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

China 0-2 Australia with Nishan Velupillay also on target againVictory in Hangzhou sets up showdown in Saudi Arabia in JuneJackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the Socceroos, Nishan Velupillay netted his third goal in just his fourth senior international, and Australia weathered a second-half storm to take another step towards securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China.Given that the worst part of it may have come 1,900km away in Saitama, where Saudi Arabia held Japan to a 0-0 draw to stay within touching distance in their qualification group, it was a good evening for still undefeated national team boss Tony Popovic and his side at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jackson Irvine stars again as Australia clinch key World Cup win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure 2-0 win in HangzhouVictory sets up showdown in Saudi in June Jackson Irvine further established himself as the face of the Socceroos, Nishan Velupillay netted his third goal in just his fourth senior international, and Australia weathered a second-half storm to take another step towards securing automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China.Given that the worst part of it may have come 1,900km away in Saitama, where Saudi Arabia held Japan to a 0-0 draw to stay within touching distance in their qualification group, it was a decent evening for still undefeated national team boss Tony Popovic and his side at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scots skiing ace Kirsty Muir eyes 2026 Winter Olympics after claiming first World Cup win

After a year out due to injury, Kirsty Muir has made a triumphant return to competition in recent weeks, writes Roger Cox

Politics

3 w. ago Is it OK to say Tuchel’s two England wins have been a bit dull? – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lucy Ward and Paul Watson as Thomas Tuchel maintains his 100% start with EnglandRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and emailOn the podcast today; England win another qualifier on the road to the World Cup in 2026. Some critics have been vocal about how dull both games of the Thomas Tuchel era have been but isn’t this just the way they were always destined to go? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Put things right' – Scotland star demands big reaction to Greece horror show as he targets starring World Cup role

Experienced defender has no plans to stop his Scotland career yet as he admits he's grateful to boss Steve Clarke

Events

3 w. ago England vs Latvia LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after win for Tuchel's side

Another comfortable night for Three Lions as first camp under Tuchel ends with two victories

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3 w. ago England vs Latvia LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score and updates after Eze goal

Three Lions in front at half-time through Reece James free-kick

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3 w. ago England vs Latvia LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest score and goal updates

England look to kick on after opening win under Thomas Tuchel against Albania on Friday night

Sport

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

England look to kick on after opening win under Thomas Tuchel against Albania

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