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Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to play Portugal’s World Cup opener despite Ireland red card

A Fifa disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but with the final two games suspended, allowing Ronaldo to play in the World Cup

The Independent UK

Ex-Newcastle United star turns down World Cup call-up as nationality confusion revealed

A former Newcastle United attacker has confirmed he will not be appearing at next summer's FIFA World Cup, despite reports to the contrary

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Five England players who would benefit from proposed FIFA squad expansion at 2026 World Cup

There could be more players available for selection at next year's World Cup.

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'Shouldn't be allowed': Matilda's fixture frustration

Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.

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FIFA deletes World Cup 2026 poster after fan backlash

Something was missing.

Creative Bloq

Fifa deepens Saudi Arabia ties with $1bn deal to fund global football infrastructure

Under the new deal, discounted loans will go towards the construction of stadiums with priority given to developing nations

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Cole Palmer's latest injury sustained whilst 'playing FIFA' as Chelsea teammate reveals embarrassing detail

Cole Palmer broke his toe while playing video games, according to a Chelsea teammate

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Chelsea: Cole Palmer suffered freak injury after ‘losing game on FIFA’, says Marc Cucurella

Palmer suffered fractured toe at his home last week which delayed his return

Evening Standard

Ronaldo dines with Donald for glamour portion of grotesque Saudi-funded spectacle

A pension-pot World Cup is looming for CR9 and with Donald Trump in the White House and Mohammed bin Salman at his back, it seems this is now a safe space

The Guardian - UK

U-17 World Cup hits final four in Qatar with title showdown at Khalifa Stadium

The semi-finals now take centre stage at Aspire Zone, with Austria, Italy, Portugal and Brazil chasing a place in the final at Khalifa International Stadium.

Euronews

Socceroos to host FIFA pre-World Cup warm-up tournament

The Socceroos will get their last home hit-out before the World Cup finals in a four-team tournament on Australian soil next March.

AAP

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2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait

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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Sports Illustrated

2026 MLS Schedule: Important Dates, All Star Game, World Cup Pause, Decision Day

The upcoming season will pause during the summer for the FIFA World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT 2026 Schedule: Road to the World Cup, Opponents, Dates

The U.S. men’s national team will reportedly play three top 10 FIFA-ranked teams before their group stage begins.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa bingo! World Cup playoff draw checks all boxes as Irelands and Wales plot paths

In today’s Football Daily: Numerous ornate plinths bearing see-through bowls

Euronews

Sixteen European national football teams to battle for four World Cup spots in March playoffs

Sixteen nations will compete for the last four European spots in the 2026 World Cup. Italy faces Northern Ireland, while Wales takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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DRC set for showdown against New Caledonia or Jamaica in bid to make World Cup

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Independent UK

Howard Webb denies female referee was demoted after claiming male coach ‘manhandled’ her

Lisa Benn claims she lost her position on FIFA’s international officials list after making a complaint against a male coach

FourFourTwo

The 'Group of Death': What's the worst-possible World Cup draw for England and Scotland?

With 42 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, we have a better idea of England and Scotland's potential group-stage opponents

Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Mexico

Mexico didn’t make it beyond the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 play-off draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Jamaica learn fate

22 teams left competing for six remaining spots at expanded finals in two separate tournaments

The Independent UK

How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

Here’s how you can watch the World Cup play-off draw unfold

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