3 h. ago England 2026 World Cup squad odds on goalkeepers including Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and Nick Pope

Thomas Tuchel's task begins now to find his FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and while there are a number of candidates to fill the goalkeeper spots, there are three clear choices according to the bookies

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10 h. ago ‘Fearless’ Alex Scott determined to take chance with Tuchel’s England

He may no longer be the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ but deeper role at Bournemouth has earned midfielder a first senior call-upThere was a time, as Alex Scott made his name at Bristol City, when he was known affectionately as the “Guernsey Grealish”. It was the hairstyle, the low socks, the sense of adventure about his midfield play. As Scott puts it, the club’s manager, Nigel Pearson, gave him “a lot of freedom to go out and almost do what I wanted”.It changed after he made his £25m move to Bournemouth in the summer of 2023; there was a greater need for tactical discipline, for defensive responsibility. He became more of a No 8. So, less like an early years Jack Grealish, who is now on loan at Everton from Manchester City. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago World Cup 2026 European qualifying: when, how and who needs what?

Only England have qualified so far, and there is sure to be drama aplenty over the next week as everyone else battles to join themThe standings in fullCould the unthinkable happen? Germany have never failed to qualify for the World Cup but the four-time champions can’t afford slip-ups if they are to seal top spot after losing against Slovakia in their opening game. Julian Nagelsmann’s side lead Slovakia on goal difference and need to beat Luxembourg on Friday and see whether Northern Ireland – guaranteed a playoff after finishing top of their Nations League group – can do them any favours in Slovakia on the same night. Germany finish against Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday in what could be a winner-takes-all showdown. Teams finishing second go into the playoffs. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be final major tournament before retiring

Ronaldo told Piers Morgan that he intends to retire ‘soon’ in a wide-ranging interview last week

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18 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo: The 2026 World Cup finals will ‘definitely’ be my last

The 40-year-old was asked about his future at the TOURISE Riyadh event on Tuesday.

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26 h. ago Grand National 2026 hotel & ticket deals available now with Aintree packages for Gold Cup festival from just £169

RACING fans, hold your horses this is the one you’ve been waiting for.  We’re giving you the ultimate tip to get trackside for the world's most famous race, the Grand National. That’s right, you can bag yourself an unmissable ticket and hotel package to be right there at Aintree, soaking up the glamour and hearing...

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40 h. ago Wayne Rooney 'surprised' by Thomas Tuchel decision as England player snubbed

Wayne Rooney has reacted to Thomas Tuchel's England squad as the Three Lions prepare to face Serbia and Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month, picking problem with the omission of one player in particular

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3 d. ago Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff

New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa nextAfter winning the election for mayor of New York City, an exuberant Zohran Mamdani took to the stage at his victory speech and said, “If there is any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.” He was alluding to Donald Trump, but the sentiment also applies to Fifa, the world’s governing body for soccer.In September, Mamdani’s team kicked off a “Game Over Greed” campaign targeting Fifa’s use of dynamic pricing for 2026 men’s World Cup tickets, calling it an “affront to the game.” His petition demanded that Fifa cease its rapacious dynamic pricing scheme, place a price cap on tickets that are resold on Fifa’s ticketing platform, and reserve a tranche of tickets for local residents. Mamdani, a longtime Arsenal fan, told the Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast, “I have long been quite troubled by...

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4 d. ago England: Thomas Tuchel issues latest update on contract extension 'possibility'

German’s mandate is to win World Cup 2026

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4 d. ago England squad announcement LIVE: Arsenal star AXED after Thomas Tuchel warning, former NON

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Thomas Tuchel names his Three Lions squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Serbia and Albania. 

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4 d. ago England squad announced: Jude Bellingham recalled as Alex Scott earns first call

Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England squad for this month’s final 2026 World Cup qualifiers as one of five changes from head coach Thomas Tuchel.

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5 d. ago England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel set to recall Jude Bellingham for final World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Thomas Tuchel is set to announce the Three Lions squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago ‘It’s a nonsense’ – New Scotland home kit for World Cup 2026 ‘leaked’ as fans fume about controversial change

LET'S hope it's a good omen ahead of this month's crucial World Cup qualifying clashes. But one particular detail on a 'leaked' design for Scotland's Adidas new home kits has left some fans far from happy. Images which were widely shared online last night show what appears to be the new kit which Steve Clarke's...

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7 d. ago New Scotland 2026 away kit leaked as ‘retro and bold’ design with never before seen colour leaves fans divided

SCOTLAND haven't yet booked a spot at the 2026 World Cup. But we now seemingly know what our heroes will be wearing if they get there - and fans can't their minds up on it. Scotland are hoping to make it to a first World Cup since 1998. Boss Steve Clarke named his squad this...

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9 d. ago World Cup hype collides with the reality of cartel violence in the Mexican state of Jalisco

Fans have been flocking to soccer matches in Jalisco, Mexico, as authorities fine-tune security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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1 week ago Alejandro Garnacho blasted for arrogance as Chelsea star issued severe warning

Alejandro Garnacho has been warned about his behaviour by an Argentina legend, who believes he must make major changes if he wants to play at the 2026 World Cup

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1 week ago A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1% | Leander Schaerlaeckens

With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?For months, people in my life had been asking me when and where to get World Cup tickets. In the absence of any actionable information from Fifa before the first round of the pre-sale opened up, they hoped, I guess, that I had inside knowledge.In truth, I only knew that Fifa would be using the universally despised dynamic pricing model, and that the bid book for the 2026 World Cup had promised an average group stage ticket price of $305. Mind you, that was seven and a half years ago and an awful lot of inflation has happened since then. In the bid, Category 4 tickets for the group stage – the cheapest seats available – were priced at $21. (As we would soon learn, the actual price would start at $60, and category 4 tickets are almost non-existent.) Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Why do we have to wait?’: Tony Popovic puts no limits on what Socceroos can achieve | Joey Lynch

The Australia head coach insists the time is now for the emerging side to rise above expectations and ‘go very far’ at a men’s World CupWhen Tony Popovic was finally able to assemble his first Socceroos squad, the new coach laid out a series of expectations. Most were clear and to the point – ideal given the upheaval surrounding his sudden arrival, following Graham Arnold’s resignation, and with less than three weeks to prepare for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan.Popovic insisted that any player who aspired to pull on a Socceroos shirt would need to adopt an “elite” mentality to earn, or continue to earn, that honour. But there was another message. Less a demand and more an evocation – and one that has been brought sharper into focus with every step taken on the road towards the World Cup in North America. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bukayo Saka believes England and Arsenal double is possible in 2026

Arsenal are top of the Premier League and England are among the favourites to secure World Cup success in 2026.

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