18 h. ago Rockers Biffy Clyro pen Scotland's Tartan Army football song for the 2026 World Cup

Rockers Biffy Clyro have already written a Tartan Army football song for the World Cup and contacted the Scottish FA. The chart-topping trio also paid tribute to their pal Mani from The Stones Roses who passed away, recalling messy times at Leeds and Reading festivals together. Biffy also tease a collab with Villanelle - fronted by Liam Gallagher's son Gene.

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19 h. ago Tartan Army fans told to sell Scotland at 2026 Fifa World Cup by tourism boss

Thousands of Scotland fans are due to fly out to the world cup in 2026.

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48 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

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60 h. 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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60 h. ago Wales discover route to 2026 World Cup as daunting final opponents loom

Wales now know what they will have to do to reach World Cup 2026

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60 h. ago As his career ends in MLS, Sergio Busquets’ small decisions remain perfect

The Spaniard’s style of possession football is not easily defined by stats and data. We tried to do so anywayTell us: have you bought tickets for the 2026 World Cup yet?Sergio Busquets didn’t expect to last this long. More than a decade ago, he predicted he’d retire by his early 30s. But when he finally announced in September that he’ll hang up his boots at the end of Inter Miami’s season, he did so as a 37-year-old defensive midfielder who still somehow never leaves the pitch for one of the best teams in MLS.He could be playing his final game this weekend, if Miami losetheir conference semi-final against FC Cincinnati on Sunday. Continue reading...

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60 h. 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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60 h. ago Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover World Cup play

As England and Scotland qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup - held in the United States, Canada and Mexico - Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland had to settle for the play-offs

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67 h. ago World Cup 2026: Why Scotland must not be haunted by memories of 1978

Scotland are underdogs in 2026 World Cup but, sometimes, underdogs win

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3 d. ago Innis & Gunn founder backs calls for extended pub licenses during Scotland’s 2026 World Cup campaign

The Innis & Gunn founder urged those in power to extend opening hours in pubs.

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3 d. ago David Beckham signs deal with Bank of America ahead of 2026 World Cup

David Beckham wants to boost engagement in soccer ahead of next year’s World Cup

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3 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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3 d. ago Scotland at World Cup 2026: Moment dad and daughter go 'bonkers' as Scotland scores against Denmark

The mum who posted the video described the reaction as “bonkers”.

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3 d. ago Where will Scotland play in the World Cup? Here are all 16 host cities the Tartan Army could be invading

It’s official - Scotland are going to the 2026 World Cup. But where will fans be looking to book a flight to?

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3 d. ago Scotland squad celebrate World Cup qualification with private Glasgow party

Scotland's footballers were spotted partying at a Glasgow bar into the wee small hours after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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3 d. ago Kenny McLean: Scotland screamer from halfway line tops the lot

The midfielder on his stunning strike that sent Scotland to the 2026 World Cup

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3 d. ago World Cup 2026: Watch as Scotland fans go wild in pubs after historic World Cup return

Watch the fans reaction to Scotland’s historic win against Denmark on Tuesday night.

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3 d. ago Scotland World Cup 2026 travel: How to fly to the US, Canada and Mexico from Scottish airports

Tartan Army to find out next month which US, Mexican or Canadian cities to head for

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3 d. ago 10 smallest nations to qualify for the 2026 World Cup including greatest minnows ever

Curacao have made history by qualifying for the World Cup next summer, but a small population hasn't always served as a barrier for some nations, who have been able to make finals in the past

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3 d. ago World Cup 2026: Why Donald Trump will be desperate to join Tartan Army's massive party

The amazing atmosphere created by the Tartan Army will attract the attention of US President Donald Trump – and Scotland could use that to its advantage

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