6 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw – everything Scotland fans need to know ahead of date with destiny

Steve Clarke sealed a dream return for the nation to the biggest football tournament on the planet and the excitement will be cranked up a notch

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20 h. ago Scotland 2026 World Cup draw pot confirmed as line up for North America almost complete

It's all eyes on Washington DC next Friday when Steve Clarke will learn who he's up against in North America

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21 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, confirmed pots 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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23 h. ago India to face Pakistan at 2026 T20 World Cup amid rising political tensions

The draw for the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup took place on Tuesday, with India and Pakistan scheduled to face each other in the group stages

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6 d. ago World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – live

Live updates as the draw is made in SwitzerlandWho has qualified | European tables | Mail BillyTell us: have you bought tickets for the World Cup?Here is some reading on how Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland made it into the playoffs. Plus a bonus Scotland match report after they sealed the place at the World Cup in dramatic style.“As an ROI supporter, I hope we get a home match against a theoretically weaker side,” writes Martin. “I dream of beating Spain in the final. I fear it’s all going to end in tears, starting about an hour from now.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, expected pots 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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6 d. ago ‘An impossibility made possible’: how tiny Curaçao made World Cup history

Caribbean island team are the smallest to reach tournament after appointing wily coach and drawing on diasporaThe delay in Dick Advocaat becoming Curaçao’s head coach might have been ominous but instead was the foundation for glory. Frustrated by the national federation’s financial problems, he deferred starting until January 2024, when the issues were resolved and players paid, paving the way for a historic World Cup qualifying campaign.Curaçao will be the smallest nation – by land area and population – to play at the 2026 World Cup after their 0-0 draw in Jamaica on Wednesday. The Caribbean island has a population of 156,000, sinking the previous record holders Iceland, which has about 400,000 inhabitants. Last month Cape Verde were confirmed as surprise tournament debutants but the African nation is almost 10 times bigger by area than the former Dutch colony, indicating the level of achievement by Advocaat and his squad. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: When is the draw, possible opponents, tournament dates, host cities

Scotland qualify for first World Cup since 1998

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7 d. ago Revealed: Who England, Scotland and the rest can play at the World Cup as pots for the draw are revealed

Scotland will take their place in Pot 3 for the 2026 World Cup draw after a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark secured their return to the finals for the first time since 1998.

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7 d. ago When is 2026 World Cup draw? Date, start time, how to watch and who has qualified

We now know 42 of the 48 teams who will be competing in in United States, Canada and Mexico next summer

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7 d. ago Revealed: Who England, Scotland and Ireland can play at the World Cup as pots for the draw are revealed

Scotland will take their place in Pot 3 for the 2026 World Cup draw after a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark secured their return to the finals for the first time since 1998.

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7 d. ago Revealed: Pots for the World Cup draw with England among the top seeds and Scotland facing potential group of death after qualifying in dramatic style

Scotland will take their place in Pot 3 for the 2026 World Cup draw after a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark secured their return to the finals for the first time since 1998.

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7 d. ago Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: When is the draw, possible opponents, tournament dates

Scotland qualify for first World Cup since 1998

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8 d. ago Tell us: have you bought tickets for the 2026 World Cup yet?

We’d like to hear from fans about their experience of buying tickets – and also from those who have decided against doing soThe first two rounds of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup have opened. Yet even with the draw yet to take place and matchups yet to be determined, fans appear to be flocking to buy them. The dynamic pricing model instituted by Fifa has raised prices sky-high, with many fans offering stories of technological issues with Fifa’s sales platform as well.We want to hear from you: Have you bought World Cup tickets? How much did you spend? Do you think it’ll be worth it? And did you face any obstacles – technical or otherwise – to getting the tickets you want? And if you haven’t bought tickets yet – why not? Continue reading...

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8 d. ago When is the World Cup draw, who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, date and how to watch

Scotland will hope secure qualification to the World Cup next summer - and here’s when the draw takes place.

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9 d. ago World Cup 2026: When is the World Cup playoff draw? Confirmed fixtures, dates and who Scotland could play

Scotland will enter the World Cup playoffs if they fail to beat Denmark on Tuesday.

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1 week 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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1 week ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works

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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2 w. ago Fifa create brand new Peace Prize award – with Infantino set to hand it to Donald Trump at World Cup 2026 draw

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is set to award the organisation’s new “Peace Prize” - to US President Donald Trump. Zurich chiefs announced the establishment of the new award under the tag-line “Football Unites the World”. Fifa said the inaugural prize was be awarded at the finals draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington DC next month....

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