71 m. ago On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up | Jacob Steinberg

More than half the 26 places appear to be locked down but big names are at risk with qualification secured and the tournament loomingFresh from breaking Gordon Banks’s record for consecutive England clean sheets, Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed pick in goal. A miserly defensive record is a positive for Thomas Tuchel, even if the shutouts have come against poor sides. John Stones, such an elegant centre-back, is back in the team and will start at the World Cup if he stays fit. But who will partner him? Tuchel likes Ezri Konsa, whose versatility also makes him an option at right-back, and Marc Guéhi. Big Dan Burn also looks established despite making his international debut in March. It is more uncertain at left-back but Reece James will play at right-back as long as his body does not let him down. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago World Cup 2026: Every nation to have qualified so far, location, draw date and ticket information

Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 - and when will the draw take place for the tournament?

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4 h. ago Graham Potter lines up Viktor Gyokeres reunion in first job after West Ham sacking

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to 2026 World Cup qualification

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6 h. ago England’s World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s almost there and who has work to do?

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada in Mexico next summer

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6 h. ago Isak, Gyokeres and Bergvall’s blunder: How Sweden’s World Cup qualifying campaign turned to disaster

Sweden are bottom of Group B and unlikely to make the 2026 World Cup, and while manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has lost his job, he has not been helped by his star player’s summer on strike

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9 h. ago Haji Wright scores twice as USA come back from a goal down to see off Australia

World Cup 2026 cohosts defeat Socceroos 2-1 in ColoradoUSA captain Christian Pulisic injured; Jordan Bos opens scoringUSA captain Christian Pulisic was forced off early with a lower leg complaint as the World Cup cohosts scrapped to a 2-1 win over Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stadium in Colorado on Wednesday.A double from striker Haji Wright cancelled out a shock opening goal from Socceroos left-back Jordy Bos, handing Tony Popovic his first loss and denying Australia the chance to climb the Fifa rankings and potentially face an easier group at next year’s tournament. Continue reading...

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

England become first European team to seal qualification for next summer’s finals in United States, Canada and Mexico

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15 h. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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15 h. ago England have qualified for the World Cup but unanswered questions raise doubts over their development

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

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15 h. ago Harry Kane breaks silence on England fan chants after Thomas Tuchel controversy

Harry Kane has had his say on England's qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals and controversy surrounding Thomas Tuchel's comments around the Three Lions' fans.

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16 h. ago Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA

US President says games could be moved due to safetyBoston street takeovers, LA wildfires are blamedDonald Trump has again said he’d pressure Fifa to remove 2026 World Cup games from a host city on the basis of that city’s politics, with Boston becoming the third such city to come in for threats from the US president. Trump also said he would consider similar action against Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics on account of potential safety issues.Trump has no legal authority to directly take either action, but he can apply pressure to each competition’s governing body to move host cities. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago England player ratings vs Latvia: Gordon and Kane scintillating as Three Lions seal World Cup qualification

Latvia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic win in Riga

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16 h. ago Latvia vs England live: Eze goal caps off superb victory as Three Lions qualify for World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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16 h. ago England qualify for 2026 World Cup as fans send Thomas Tuchel message in Latvia thumping

England hammered Latvia to become the first European nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup but Three Lions fans sent a message loud and clear to German manager Thomas Tuchel

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16 h. ago England secure 2026 World Cup qualification with dominant win over Latvia

LATVIA 0-5 ENGLAND: The Three Lions knew a win in Riga would be enough to book their place in next summer's showpiece, becoming the first European nation to secure a spot

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17 h. ago Trump threatens FIFA boss could pull 2026 World Cup games from ‘unsafe’ cities ahead of Charlie Kirk honor: Live updates

Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom later Tuesday

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17 h. ago Latvia vs England live: Gordon and Kane goals give Three Lions control in key World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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18 h. ago Latvia vs England live: Anthony Gordon goal breaks deadlock in key World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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18 h. ago Latvia vs England live: Harry Kane returns as Three Lions seek win to secure World Cup 2026 qualification

Thomas Tuchel’s side will confirm their place at the top of Group K with victory tonight

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19 h. ago What TV channel is Latvia vs England World Cup qualifier on: Team line

England can qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night if they beat Latvia in their final Group K qualifier and the Three Lions will take to the field in Riga as huge favourites

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