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Road to World Cup 2026: Mexico’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked

A number of fringe El Tri players are making strong cases to earn a World Cup roster spot.

Sports Illustrated

Stamatelopoulos' Socceroos World Cup dilemma laid bare

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos wants to ensure he's selected for the Socceroos in June, but a World Cup call-up might come at a cost.

AAP

A World Cup boycott would be a big statement but unlikely to accomplish much

International sporting events don’t often see teams refuse to participate for a cause – but when it’s happened, it hasn’t been effective

The Guardian - US

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‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…

The Times of India

How Trump’s Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott

IN FOCUS: Gianni Infantino’s cosying up to the US president has left Fifa in an awkward situation, writes Miguel Delaney, with the real prospect of lasting ramifications for the World Cup this summer

The Independent UK

Mexico FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Javier Aguirre’s 26-Player Squad

Javier Aguirre should build a well-structured, versatile roster to maximize Mexico’s potential in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The story of 2025 in FourFourTwo covers

At the end of another thrilling football year, we look back at 2025 through the lens of our covers

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Could The US Economy Enter A Recession While Hosting The 2026 World Cup?

In 2026, the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event ever staged in North America, with 48 teams, expanded venues, and one of the most complex tourism and logistics operations in sports history.

Benzinga

US National Football Team Coach Pochettino Focuses on Improvement After Favourable 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

US National Football Team coach Mauricio Pochettino said improvement will be key for the team's campaign for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

International Business Times UK

Canada’s World Cup draw provides plenty of possibility, but also pitfalls

A potential match against Italy in the opener could be a World Cup event for the ages. Jesse Marsch isn’t looking past Qatar and Switzerland, either

The Guardian - US

Hate VAR? Wait until you see how FIFA plans to use AI at the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting even more VAR as an AI-powered ball helps add corner kick scrutiny.

TechRadar

South Africa World Cup 2026 squad: Hugo Broos' latest selection for March friendlies ahead of the finals

The South Africa World Cup 2026 squad will be the first since Bafana Bafana hosted the competition in 2010

FourFourTwo

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

AAP

Who can Scotland face in World Cup 2026 draw? Dream and nightmare groups revealed

Tartan Army are back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998 in France

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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad: Herve Renard's latest squad ahead for friendlies against Egypt and Serbia

The Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, with Herve Renard back at the helm

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South Korea World Cup 2026 squad: Hong Myung-bo's final 26-man selection

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

FourFourTwo

‘Maybe I’ll do a World Cup song for Scotland – you don’t want it to be too twee, but you want it to be catchy enough’ Amy Macdonald on her dream assignment

The Scots have had some memorable World Cup songs throughout the years

The Guardian - UK

Football’s fight club: which players have fallen out on the pitch with a teammate?

Plus: long waits to play at a World Cup, champions being thrashed and title-winners with a negative goal difference

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AAP

Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

FourFourTwo

Glorious failure no more: How Scotland ended 27-year FIFA World Cup exile in ridiculous fashion

Scotland booked their place at next summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park

The Independent UK

How an island nation with just 157,000 residents made the World Cup

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The Independent UK

This country has just become the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup

The nation carries a land mass of 171 square miles and boasts a population of less than 157,000

FourFourTwo

‘I dreamed of being like Ronaldo, Rivaldo or Diego Maradona and lifting a World Cup – something unattainable. But it was real’ Pedro reflects on Spain’s 2010 triumph

The former Barcelona and Chelsea star was handed a place in the starting line-up for the 2010 World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

From a ban on long hair to fever threat: Argentina never ease into a World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Taking the temperature of La Albiceleste

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These official VIP seats for England vs Serbia are incredible value for money, treat the family to a World Cup experience with Seat Unique

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