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'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.

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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

Evening Standard

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 last selection ahead of the World Cup

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad is coming together nicely for what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

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‘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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

‘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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Grab your hospitality tickets before its to late

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Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up 18-year-old Manchester United defender James Overy, who is now in contention to push for a World Cup berth.

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‘Not Going to Lie’—Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Shock World Cup Admission

The 40-year-old is set to lead Portugal at the 2026 World Cup next summer.

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The Colombia World Cup 2026 home kit is out - and it's a vibrant triumph

Adidas's Colombia World Cup 2026 home kit is impossible not to love

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Samoa's Soward makes bold declaration before Aussie tie

Samoa's women have proven they belong in the same class with Australia and New Zealand, with coach Jamie Soward now believing a World Cup win is possible.

The Guardian - US

A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape

NFTs, dynamic pricing and double resale fees have turned the 2026 World Cup into a fintech carnival where fandom meets late-capitalist absurdity

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The Guardian - UK

Scotland got lucky against Greece – but they should now go all out to top their group

Steve Clarke could seal his legacy by winning a World Cup qualifying group for the first time since 1982 and securing a return to the finals

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How to watch Scotland vs Greece: TV channels and live streams as Tartan Army close in on a World Cup place

All the viewing details for Scotland's crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier against Greece

Al Jazeera

Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Full list of teams that are in the World Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.

Evening Standard

Tottenham star Djed Spence aiming to inspire as Muslim playing for England

Spurs defender reiterates the importance of his faith after maiden call-up by Thomas Tuchel ahead of Andorra and Serbia World Cup qualifiers

The National (Scotland)

How Steve Clarke can go from dead manager walking to a Scotland 'immortal'

Ryan Christie says that the Scotland players are determined to help seal Steve Clarke's status as an 'immortal' of the Scottish game by making the…

The National (Scotland)

The Scotland near misses haunting Naismith, and why Clarke is up with the best

How his own near misses with Scotland are fuelling Steven Naismith's World Cup mission, and why Steve Clarke is up there with the best managers.

The National (Scotland)

Assistant Steven Naismith excited by chance to help Scotland reach World Cup

New Scotland assistant Steven Naismith revealed the possibility of qualifying for a World Cup within three months was a primary factor in his return…

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