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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Euronews

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

FourFourTwo

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Brazil

The record World Cup winners have been dumped out at the quarterfinal stage on their last two attempts.

Sports Illustrated

When Is the 2026 World Cup Playoff Draw?

42 of 48 nations have secured their ticket to next summer’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for USMNT

Expectations are high for Mauricio Pochettino’s side ahead of a home World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026: Our travel guide for following England and Scotland in North America

The tournament will be spread across the US, Mexico and Canada – with over 2,000 miles separating the opening and closing venues

The Independent UK

Football Fans Outraged as FIFA Resale Tickets Skyrocket 445% — and You'll Lose 30% in Fees

FIFA charges an unprecedented 30% combined fee on World Cup resale tickets, with base prices soaring 445%, turning the governing body into one of sports' biggest ticket brokers.

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Donald Trump threatens to bomb two countries during soccer meeting, casually says he’d be ‘proud’ to launch the strikes personally

World Cup meeting turned into a military chat.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Hints At Mexico Airstrikes, Would Be 'Proud' To Bomb Colombia Drug Sites

Donald Trump hints at airstrikes on Mexico and Colombia, saying he'd be 'proud' to target cocaine factories to fight drugs and protect American lives.

The Independent UK

Soccer superstar Ronaldo to join Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Confirmed Group Stage Draw Pots

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is around the corner.

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2026 World Cup Playoffs: Dates, Schedule, Teams Involved

A number of prominent countries face a nail-biting playoff journey.

The Guardian - UK

Extortionate tickets and matches moved at Trump’s whim: are you ready for the ‘greatest World Cup ever’?

You may have thought Qatar and Russia were tournament lows. You didn’t account for the US president and his Fifa soulmate, Gianni Infantino, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Sports Illustrated

FIFA PASS: President Trump Launches New Visa System for 2026 World Cup

Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been purchased in over 200 countries.

Euronews

World Cup fans could get US visa appointments fast-tracked - but entry still ‘not guaranteed’

Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets.

Sports Illustrated

Can President Trump Actually Move 2026 World Cup Games?

Boston and Seattle are two of the cities that have been threatened with being stripped of hosting duties.

International Business Times UK

Foreign Fans Get Priority US Visa Processing for Attending FIFA World Cup

President Trump announces priority treatments for US visa applications of FIFA World Cup ticket holders.

International Business Times

Trump Announces 'FIFA Pass' to Fast-Track U.S. Visas for 2026 World Cup Travelers

The Trump administration has launched a new "FIFA Pass" system to fast-track visa interviews for 2026 World Cup travelers, offering priority scheduling to fans who purchased tickets through FIFA.

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