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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…

The National (Scotland)

Scott Bemand: Ireland ready for more after battling past Spain

A 43-27 win secured a World Cup quarter-final place.

The Independent UK

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England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’

A World Cup winner in 2014, the flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad, she tells Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK

Report: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Draw Date, Location Revealed

The 2026 World Cup Draw will reportedly take place in Las Vegas in December.

Sports Illustrated

Enzo Fernandez believes Club World Cup matches in intense heat are ‘dangerous’

The Argentina World Cup winner says he felt dizzy during Tuesday’s semi-final against Fluminense.

The Independent UK

Tim Howard Highlights Biggest Area of Concern for USMNT Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Tim Howard has his eye on one personnel group as the USMNT prepare to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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John Mitchell: ‘People see the Red Roses as an easy team to coach - but it’s a very challenging programme’

INTERVIEW: Ahead of a World Cup that his side will be expected to win, the veteran coach tells Harry Latham-Coyle about England’s winning mindset, his mistakes of the past and what it will take to triumph on home soil later this year

The Independent UK

Who can still qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup from Asia and how? Indonesia?

Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday as hosts of fourth round of Asian Football Confederation qualifiers.

Al Jazeera

Palestine World Cup dream ends after late penalty heartbreak against Oman

Palestine are denied by late Oman penalty in a 1-1 draw that ends their dreams of a first FIFA World Cup appearance.

Al Jazeera

Arzani keeps focus on World Cup as European move looms

Socceroos winger Daniel Arzani won't waste his second chance at playing in a World Cup as he weighs up chasing his European dream again.

AAP

‘I got invited to a World Cup party at Becks' house – white tie and diamonds was the dress code! I spent most of the time with my lad in the kids’ play tent!’Danny Mills recalls entering the orbit of David Beckham

Danny Mills was present to witness David Beckham’s stunning free-kick against Greece and England’s subsequent 2002 World Cup campaign

FourFourTwo

Mask Off: How Paulo Dybala Delivered When Argentina Needed Him Most

The Argentina star opens up on the intensity of a World Cup shootout, José Mourinho at Roma and why he turned down the Saudi Pro League.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026 Themes: Listen to the SonicIDs for Each of the 16 Host Cities

Unlike past tournaments, every city has gotten its own theme song for FIFA World Cup 2026.

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The Guardian - UK

Malala, Miss America and the MCC: welcome to the Women’s T20 World Cup launch

MCC’s inner sanctum, off-limits to women until 1999, hosts a quirky, feelgood event where more than three-quarters of attendees are female

The Guardian - US

South America officially proposes 64-team Fifa World Cup in 2030

The proposal may eliminate the need for qualifying in Conmebol, with the 2026 World Cup already set to be the first under a newly-expanded format

FourFourTwo

‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career

In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the striking legend reveals the most crushing disappointment he experienced

The Guardian - UK

Brazil and a World Cup plan that seems like dastardly self-sabotage

In today’s Football Daily: Another bad day at the office for Brazil

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AAP

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand Football say.

AAP

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

AAP

New Caledonia, New Zealand dreaming of World Cup

Oceania's representative at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided in a single game playoff at New Zealand's Eden Park.

The Independent UK

Fifa is losing its dignity as Infantino bows to Trump’s ‘Maga World Cup’ dream

2026 WORLD CUP: Gianni Infantino is having his ‘dignity’ questioned, explains chief football writer Miguel Delaney, as the Fifa chief cosies up to Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico

AAP

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji are rank outsiders to reach the FIFA World Cup, but they are dreaming big.

AAP

Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Either Tahiti or New Caledonia will have a shot at the biggest boilover in FIFA World Cup history next week.

AAP

Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.

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