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Cape Verde boss Bubista urges squad to seize chance to reach first World Cup

Cape Verde coach Bubista urged his players to overcome their nerves in Monday night’s crunch qualifier against Eswatini and seize the chance to advance to the World Cup for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

Is Wales vs Belgium on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup qualifier

The Independent UK

McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Scotland failed to impress but moved a step closer to the World Cup finals with a 2-1 win against Belarus that guarantees at least a playoff spot

The Guardian - UK

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Thomas Tuchel is building an England defence that can win him the World Cup – here’s how it could look

England are on the cusp of qualifying for World Cup 2026 and the focus has long since shifted to succeeding next summer

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Scotland 2-1 Belarus: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Scotland were well below their best but picked up another win thanks to Che Adams and Scott McTominay

The Guardian - UK

Sunday’s briefing: Erling Haaland nets hat-trick and Portugal break Irish hearts

Scotland will bid to boost their hopes of reaching the World Cup with a win over Belarus.

The Independent UK

Elliot Anderson vows to ‘keep going’ and be a part of the World Cup with England

The Nottingham Forest midfielder has made an impressive start to his senior international career.

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Road to 2026: Nigeria knuckle down as South Africa seek to claw back points

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle urged his squad to focus on beating Lesotho in their penultimate game in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, not on the permutations emerging from the other fixtures in the pool.

Radio France Internationale

Tammy Beaumont says England ready to ‘grit it out’ against Sri Lanka’s spinners

England will take on the World Cup co-hosts on a pitch that is being used for its third game in just 10 days.

The Independent UK

France’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan

France skipper Kylian Mbappé urged his teammates to focus on victory over Azerbaijan in Friday night's qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup rather than on racking up a big score.

Radio France Internationale

How to watch Scotland vs Greece: free streams, preview and team news for today's 2026 World Cup qualifier

All the ways to watch Scotland vs Greece live streams online and from anywhere as the home side continue their quest to qualify for the World Cup.

Tom’s Guide

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Another Award, Reveals Two Remaining Career Objectives

At the age of 40, time is starting to run out.

Sports Illustrated

‘It May Not Be So Easy’—Marsch Copes With Canada Injuries Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada will be without three key defenders for the second straight window as the World Cup nears.

Sports Illustrated

England: Thomas Tuchel issues 'underdogs' statement as Three Lions eye World Cup glory

Former Chelsea boss was hired with the objective of challenging for the sport’s top prize

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The Guardian - UK

Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has said England would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation

The Guardian - UK

Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager was not aware his squad had shared a hotel with the pop superstar with his focus solely on the World Cup qualifier home to Greece

Evening Standard

London pubs to introduce new two-hour rule

Pubs could be given extra time to stay open

The National (Scotland)

The hero of Oslo looks for another magical Scotland moment during his last dance

Kenny McLean will always have that moment in Oslo, but he is confident that Scotland can produce more magic to reach the World Cup before he retires.

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Evening Standard

What time is the World Cup 2026 draw? Pots, teams, format and how to watch today

England and Scotland will discover their fate, with Donald Trump due to attend star-studded FIFA ceremony in Washington

The Guardian - UK

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen?

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England eye Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

Radio France Internationale

How football mega tournaments became a lightning rod for Morocco protesters

Two years on from Morocco's selection as one of the co-hosts for the 2030 football World Cup, the government's multi-billion-euro investment in the tournament has become a focal point for protesters now leading their second weekend of demonstrations to demand better public services.

The Guardian - US

For Mauricio Pochettino, there is a power in ignorance for USMNT players

In an unexpected soliloquy, the US men’s national team manager made clear there’s a method behind his selections, even if players may never know it

The Guardian - UK

Spin the World Cup’s wheel of fortune: where you go, nobody knows!

In today’s Football Daily: Some hot World Cup infrastructure chat

The Guardian - UK

Three years on from stadium disaster, Indonesian football has a positive story to tell

The World Cup is in reach for Patrick Kluivert’s side and, though problems persist, things are looking up in one of Asia’s most passionate football nations

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