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When Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?

A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, format, rules and fixture schedule

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, as the qualified teams wait to find out their group-stage opponents

FourFourTwo

Has a player ever been shown a second yellow card while being substituted?

Plus: the shambles that was 1950 World Cup qualifying, and plenty more brawling teammates

The Guardian - UK

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TV rights for new Women’s Champions Cup remain unsold in blow to Fifa

TV rights for the first global women’s club competition, the Champions Cup, which will take place in London next year remain unsold

The Guardian - UK

Andrea Bocelli and Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup draw

Tournament organisers FIFA have announced that the draw will be presented by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.

Evening Standard

USMNT to face Portugal, Belgium and Germany in pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies

Portugal and Belgium will visit Atlanta in the March international window, while Germany will be one of two pre-World Cup warmup opponents

The Guardian - US

When are England's World Cup 2026 fixture dates and venues confirmed?

The Three Lions will have to wait longer than usual to discover their schedule

Evening Standard

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How does the World Cup 2026 draw work? New tournament format, changes and rankings explained

Football’s biggest tournament has expanded from 32 teams to 48

Evening Standard

Liverpool, Man Utd Receive Huge AFCON Boost With FIFA Ruling

Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Mohamed Salah are among the star players heading to AFCON.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prize

The Guardian - US

PS5 Crowned King in 129 Countries as FC25 Becomes the World's Top Sports Game

A study reveals that the PS5 is the most searched console for 2025. On the other hand, FC25 is one of the most searched games.

International Business Times UK

Major VAR Changes Set to Arrive for 2026 World Cup—Report

The proposed changes would come into effect on June 1.

Sports Illustrated

The new VAR rule which could feature at the World Cup for first time

VAR could adjudicate over corner decisions at next summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president says freeze on asylum decisions will last ’a long time’

Response to national guard shooting has ‘no time limit’; gutting of DHS watchdog could pave way for abuse – key US politics stories from 30 November at a glance

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Sports Illustrated

Top 10 Highest-Scoring Teams in FIFA World Cup History

There could be a change in the rankings after the 2026 World Cup next summer.

International Business Times UK

Lady Gaga Rumoured to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Amidst MAYHEM Ball Dates

Mother Monster is reportedly performing at FIFA World Cup's 2026 Opening Ceremony.

The Guardian - UK

‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into courting the most divisive politician on Earth

The Guardian - UK

England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque

Top-four seeding is another example of Fifa prioritising marketing over sporting integrity but even the best-laid plans can flop

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The Independent UK

14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament

The Conversation

Why the North Korean government is so invested in women’s youth football

North Korea cemented its status as one of the dominant forces in women’s youth football in early November, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the under-17 World Cup final. They returned from the tournament victorious for a record extending fourth time, having won the past two titles.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Draw Boycott Comes Back to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Promise

Iran will not be sending a delegation to the Kennedy Center next Friday in protest.

The Independent UK

Iran decides to boycott World Cup draw, citing visa restrictions for soccer federation officials

Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week

The Independent UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw in protest over US visa numbers

The delegation will boycott the draw ceremony in Washington next week over what it described as ‘unsportsmanlike actions’ by US officials

The Guardian - UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

Evening Standard

Women's World Cup: United Kingdom submits bid for 2035 tournament

Prime minister has backed campaign to bring biggest tournament in women’s game to the UK

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