80 m. 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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87 m. 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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1 hour ago Thomas Tuchel sends warning to England players before World Cup: ‘We will talk about it’

The manager does not want a repeat of Wayne Rooney’s mistake before Euro 2012

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1 hour 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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2 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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4 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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5 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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7 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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7 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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13 h. ago Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana praised despite receiving huge blow

Cameroon failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a blow for Man Utd players Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo.

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25 h. ago World Cup 2026 qualifying roundup: Northern Ireland in playoffs despite loss

Slovakia win 1-0 and battle with Germany for top spotNetherlands nearly there after draw in PolandTomas Bobcek’s stoppage-time goal ended Northern Ireland’s hopes of making it out of World Cup qualifying Group A but they came away from a 1-0 defeat by Slovakia assured of a playoff place regardless.Debutant Bobcek had been on the pitch for onlyseven minutes when he fired in from Laszlo Benes’ corner in the first of eight minutes added on, and the goal stood despite Northern Ireland appeals for a foul after Dan Ballard had gone down in the buildup. Slovakia had already seen second-half strikes from Lukas Haraslin and David Strelec chalked off but this time it stood to spark wild celebrations as the home bench emptied. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Piers Morgan wades into Cristiano Ronaldo red card controversy with 'ridiculous' comment

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card during Portugal's defeat to the Republic of Ireland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier and Piers Morgan has spoken out on the incident

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26 h. ago Poland v Netherlands, Croatia v Faroe Islands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Slovakia beat Northern Ireland at the last to set up a winner-takes-all Group A encounter with Germany on MondayThomas Tuchel wants his England substitutes to channel any anger they feel at not starting into making the difference when they can because the team that win the World Cup will be defined by productivity off the bench.The head coach will prepare a heat-proof gameplan for the finals next summer when temperatures at many of the venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to be stifling and a major part will involve how best to use his substitutes. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago ‘We have to think outside the box’ – Thomas Tuchel reveals plan for England ‘bomb squad’ at World Cup 2026

THOMAS TUCHEL is urging his "angry" subs to carry England to World Cup glory. The Three Lions boss admits he will enrage stars who start on the bench in America next summer — but says they must accept their roles and forge an unbreakable squad spirit. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden came off the bench on...

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30 h. ago World Cup 2026: How Italy can qualify automatically for next summer's tournament

2006 winners require a mini miracle to qualify automatically for next summer’s tournament

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31 h. ago Join the party at Cheltenham Festival 2026: Best price on hotel and ticket packages for Gold Cup from £169pp

THE roar of the crowd, the thunder of hooves, and the thrill of the chase – there is nothing quite like the Cheltenham Festival.  From the 10th to the 13th of March 2026, the world of horse racing will descend upon the picturesque Prestbury Park for four days of unparalleled sporting drama. As the pinnacle...

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34 h. ago Erling Haaland in wild dressing room celebrations with Norway to qualify for World Cup if they avoid 9

MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland led wild celebrations after Norway practically punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Stale Solbakken's side picked up a massive 4-1 win over Estonia in their penultimate qualifier on Thursday at the Ulevaal Stadion. Haaland, 25, played a pivotal role once more as he scored a brace along with...

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36 h. ago I got lost leading Scotland out at 2026 World Cup opening venue

Defender captained Scotland at stadium that will host tournament opener

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36 h. ago England XI vs Albania: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for 2026 World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel to make changes for Three Lions’ final game of 2025

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38 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo joined on 2026 World Cup naughty step by Chelsea star and Man City icon

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line to miss the opening fixture of next year's World Cup after the Al-Nassr icon was sent off against Ireland on Thursday night

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