2 h. ago Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the different confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s strugglesThe road to the 2026 World Cup, an unprecedented 48-team event, is under way. The final tournament, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, expands to 104 matches across 16 cities. Here is all you need to know about the diverse qualification paths for each confederation, key matches and emerging contenders.Iran v UAE, 20 MarchSouth Korea v Jordan, 25 MarchNiger v Morocco, 21 MarchSudan v Senegal, 22 March Continue reading...

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13 h. ago ‘Second star on the jersey’: Dan Burn tunes in to Tuchel’s England vision

Newcastle defender believes new head coach has made an instant impact on the squad with focus on 2026 World CupThomas Tuchel ushered in a fresh dawn with England by spelling out to the players that it was purely about winning the 2026 World Cup.The head coach delivered an inspirational address at St George’s Park on ­Monday, according to Dan Burn, who is a part of the squad for the first time, stressing that the time together would be short and every day counted. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's inspirational speech to first England squad as he outlines World Cup plan

Ahead of his first training session as the new head coach, Thomas Tuchel gathered his men to outline vision for the World Cup 2026 - with Dan Burn revealing what was said

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27 h. ago The unusual dish Cristiano Ronaldo eats to stay strong at 40 as he targets 2026 World Cup with Portugal

Ronaldo, who turned 40 last month and continues to be a regular starter with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, is targeting the 2026 World Cup with country Portugal, when he will be 42.

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68 h. ago Kylian Mbappe recreates Cristiano Ronaldo moment as he breaks Real Madrid record

Kylian Mbappe has been enjoying a fantastic season in front of goal for Real Madrid after joining from Paris Saint-Germain and was among the goals once more on Saturday

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4 d. ago Incredible moment Ukrainian sniper kills Russian soldier from two kilometres away after stalking him for four days

The gunman, known as Lektor, stalked his target for more than four days in heavy rain and strong winds, before eliminating him at a distance of 2,069 metres - one of the longest shots in history.

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4 d. ago Thomas Tuchel keeps Harry Kane as captain as England target winning 2026 World Cup

Bayern Munich star faced criticism for Three Lions performances during run to Euro 2024 final

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5 d. ago Prince of Wales believes Thomas Tuchel can bring England World Cup glory in 2026

The heir to the throne insisted Tuchel was the correct appointment to lead England to success.

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6 d. ago Top nutritionists warn how just one holiday blowout can change your brain chemistry

Even a one-week holiday blowout can disrupt your brain in such a way that you crave sugary, high-fat foods when you get home, and have a reduced ability to regulate portion sizes.

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6 d. ago Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under considerationRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesDonald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s president urged him to take strong steps if Moscow failed to support a 30-day ceasefire agreed at a meeting between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia.The president’s threat came as the French defence minister, Sébastien Lecornu, told a press conference in Paris that a ceasefire announcement could come as soon as Thursday and that Europe would have to be prepared to help enforce it. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal's joint business venture shuts unexpectedly

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal have both stepped up their business interests towards the ends of their careers and have invested in the restaurant business together, but one of their chains in Madrid has closed its doors

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6 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo has already given clear verdict on Man United Old Trafford stadium masterplan

Cristiano Ronaldo was heavily scrutinised for voicing his concerns about Manchester United, but he's since been proven right with some specifics.

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7 d. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in ItalyTwo men held a press event in the Oval Office last week to announce a taskforce that would work to resolve the logistical problems surrounding the 2026 World Cup in North America, which were largely created by one of them.Both men were in their element. One, Donald Trump, received toady genuflection and a large, golden thing (actually the Club World Cup trophy). The other, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, occasioned to bask in the proximity to real power, was affectionately referred to as “The king of soccer, I guess, in a certain way” by Trump. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Steve Clarke in shock Scotland job admission as next year will determine his future but bottom line remains the same

Clarke's contract runs out after the 2026 World Cup - but the head coach appears to have softened his stance on what the future might hold.

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7 d. ago Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium

Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claimStadium in question is Azteca in Mexico CityFifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup projects by refusing inspectors access to observe conditions inside Mexico’s Azteca Stadium.Representatives from the trade union the Building and Wood Workers’ International say they were told on Monday before a planned visit that they would not be allowed access to the 80,000-capacity venue, which is being renovated for the 2026 World Cup. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo gifts Celtic elite global crown as superstar undercuts his Barcelona brag in nod towards Parkhead

The Al-Nassr striker has named his favourite stadium to score at - but looks to have earned the best atmosphere title

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9 d. ago How to spend 72 hours in The Palm Beaches, Florida: What to see, eat, drink and where to stay

The Sunshine State’s largest county is paradise for sun-worshippers, sporty types and seafood lovers alike. Ped Millichamp has your guide to spending a long weekend there

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1 week ago World's richest footballer worth 30x Cristiano Ronaldo relieved after devastating setback

A member of the royal family of Brunei is the richest footballer in the world, and his net worth is 30 times that of Cristiano Ronaldo despite a lack of playing time at the highest level

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1 week ago Cristiano Ronaldo raises eyebrows for jokingly calling lookalike fan ‘ugly’

The soccer star quipped that the fan looked ‘nothing’ like him

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