74 m. 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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2 h. ago Arsene Wenger predicts World Cup 2026 winners with England to miss out and Argentina not defending trophy

ARSENE WENGER claims England could win the World Cup but admits the Three Lions are not as good as France. England will discover their opponents on Friday for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the draw due to start at 5pm. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global...

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4 h. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Referees' chief Pierluigi Collina reveals major VAR change for 2026 World Cup

Legendary former referee Pierlugui Collina, now FIFA's ref chief, has confirmed that VAR will be used to adjudicate on second yellow cards and the award of corners

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5 h. ago US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

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6 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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8 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: Pubs to stay open until 1am for tournament as England set to discover fate

England and Scotland will learn their World Cup opponents on Friday, with the UK economy expected to benefit.

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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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9 h. ago Lionel Messi drops hint he could MISS the World Cup on the eve of the draw in DC

The Argentina great, who will turn 39 during next summer's tournament, has previously cast doubt over his chances of making it to the World Cup after admitting that 'age is a reality that is there'.

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9 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

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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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12 h. ago Labour MP warns of huge Commons revolt against scrapping jury trials as he brands David Lammy a 'liar' and 'stark raving barmy'

The Justice Secretary this week unveiled proposals to set up so-called 'swift courts' in England and Wales, where cases will be heard by a judge alone.

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