1 hour ago White House fails to rule out ICE raids in and around World Cup stadiums ahead of draw

The 2026 World Cup draw is taking place on December 5 and will determine the initial schedule for next year’s competition

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7 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Confirmed pots and seedings as England await fate

New seeding structure means Three Lions could avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals

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9 h. ago Scotland's World Cup Draw: Every pot 4 team ranked by difficultly

Here is every pot 4 team in the World Cup 2026 draw ranked on difficulty, from easiest to most difficult.

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9 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Donald Trump to take centre stage as England discover their fate

Remember the football? Ah yes. A draw so complicated that it has to go into extra time - but at some point, the sport will take centre stage as the World Cup permutations are confirmed

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10 h. ago Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and OlympicsWith the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to take place on Friday, a report examining the participation of athletes convicted of sexual offences at major sporting events has highlighted significant distrust of international sports governing bodies in how they deal with these situations.The report, titled No One Wants to Talk About It, is the result of interviews with elite athletes directly affected by sexual abuse and is intended to gauge attitudes around the eligibility and accreditation criteria for athletes with prior criminal sexual convictions and their participation at mega sporting events. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Start time, pots, teams qualified and how to watch on TV

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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10 h. ago Scotland World Cup Draw: Every pot 2 team ranked by difficultly

Here is every pot 2 team in the World Cup 2026 draw ranked on difficulty, from easiest to most difficult.

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10 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Who Scotland could face as possible opponents confirmed

Steve Clarke’s side have landed in Pot 3 – but could still earn a favourable draw

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10 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Who England could face as possible opponents confirmed

Fifa have already handed England a boost after they grabbed a top-four seeding

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11 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Arsene Wenger's promise and decision that could cost UK millions

Here's all you need to know about the World Cup draw ahead of Friday - and Saturday's - big event in Washington DC

Economics

11 h. ago Scotland World Cup Draw: Every pot 1 team ranked by difficultly

Here is every pot 1 team in the World Cup 2026 draw ranked on difficulty, from easiest to most difficult.

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11 h. ago World Cup draw so complicated it will take two DAYS for England and Scotland to get schedule

England and Scotland will discover their World Cup opponents on Friday - but fans wanting to finalise their itinerary next summer will have to wait another 24 hours for the fixtures to be confirmed

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11 h. ago Scotland's World Cup draw 2026: The delayed England date, no child picks this time and venues to avoid

Our nation is back in the big time as Scots eagerly await opponents in the Americas

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13 h. ago Scotland super fan books 22 £3k hotel rooms before World Cup 2026 draw

Daris Nesbit has booked 22 hotel rooms to follow Scotland across North America ahead of the World Cup 2026 draw.

Economics

14 h. ago How does World Cup 2026 work? Teams, confirmed pots and new 48

The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

Economics

15 h. ago When is the World Cup draw 2026? How to watch, what time is starts and who Scotland could face

Full details of the World Cup 2026 draw, including how to watch and stream the draw live.

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33 h. ago BBC Match of the Day host's brutal take ahead of 2026 World Cup draw – 'It's s***'

Mark Chapman has slammed FIFA's 2026 World Cup seeding system ahead of Friday's draw, claiming football fans want to see big games early in the tournament

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33 h. ago 'It's s***!' Match of the Day host hits out ahead of 2026 World Cup draw

A BBC Match of the Day host has lambasted the World Cup's seeding system headed into next summer's tournament in North America, claiming that fans want to see big matches from the outset

Events

34 h. ago How does the World Cup draw work? The AP explains FIFA's process for dividing teams into groups

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place Friday at the Kennedy Center

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34 h. ago Who can Scotland face in World Cup 2026 draw? Dream and nightmare scenario revealed

Scotland are back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998

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