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2026 World Cup draw procedures confirmed - with England avoiding familiar foes until the final

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday, 5 December, and the Three Lions could have a favourable route to the final as one of the highest-ranked sides

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The Unprecedented Rule Change FIFA Have Implemented for 2026 World Cup Draw

The rule changes have significant impact on USMNT, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated

New Old Trafford due on FA’s stadiums list for 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Football Association is planning to include a redeveloped Old Trafford in the UK’s bid book of stadiums to host matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban after FIFA decision

The Portugal star was sent off against Republic of Ireland earlier this month

Evening Standard

Explained: How many tickets qualified nations could get for World Cup 2026

FIFA's approach to ticket sales for qualified nations at next year's World Cup could prove controversial

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It's pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw

Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.

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World Cup 2026 draw: Who Scotland could face as possible opponents confirmed

Steve Clarke’s side have landed in Pot 3 – but could still earn a favourable draw

The Independent UK

Portugal Learn Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Suspension Verdict

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was sent off in Portugal’s 2–0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 draw: Who England could face as possible opponents confirmed

Fifa have already handed England a boost after they grabbed a top-four seeding

The Independent UK

Fifa announces major change to World Cup draw that could benefit England

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 draw to adopt tennis-style system for the four top seeds

The world’s top four teams will not be able to meet until the World Cup semi-finals if they win their groups under a new seeding system

The Guardian - UK

England could avoid France until World Cup final with FIFA’s new seeding system

FIFA is introducing tennis-style seeding to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent 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

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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.

AAP

'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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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.

AAP

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.

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