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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Swinney: Government will work with councils on extended World Cup pub hours

The First Minister said the Scottish Government would ensure Scotland fans can fully enjoy ‘the wonderful experience’ of being in the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp Blatter

The Guardian - US

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Terralba: Irresistible Lucinda Brand dominates to take her ninth win of the season

After missing the second race of the World Cup season, the Dutch woman moves into second place in the overall classification

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Tony Popovic happy as Australia land cooler World Cup venues on west coast

Australia’s path through the group stages of the World Cup will pass through Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco

The Guardian - AU

Excitement Starts to Build: Three Takeaways As USMNT Learn 2026 World Cup Pathway

Christian Pulisic will look to lead the USMNT in one of the friendlier groups at the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

El Tri Secures First Major Victory: Takeaways From Mexico’s World Cup Group Draw

Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Sports Illustrated

The United States must create big moments at World Cup 2026. Anything less is not enough

Each nation’s World Cup is defined, for good or bad, by huge, indelible moments. With a favorable draw, the onus is now on the US to create them

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Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to ‘strange’ World Cup draw: ‘Football was second’

Ireland would face a group comprising hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they progress to the World Cup

The Independent UK

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic relished the "grand" experience of the World Cup draw in Washington DC but will now get down to business.

AAP

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 draw: Scotland find out their opponents

The World Cup 2026 draw sees Scotland drawn in Group C

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World Cup 2026 draw: England find out their opponents

The World Cup 2026 draw sees England drawn in Group L

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2026 World Cup: Full List of Matches, Schedule

The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.

Sports Illustrated

Why Donald Trump is speaking at 2026 World Cup draw

US president Donald Trump will be granted the stage for what is supposed to be a couple of minutes as the World Cup group stage draw is made on Friday

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The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel believes England have ‘team spirit’ to win World Cup as draw looms

Thomas Tuchel said England would dare to dream of glory at the World Cup next summer and could achieve it if they brought a fighting attitude

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Independent UK

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

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Argentina World Cup 2026 squad: Lionel Scaloni's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Argentina World Cup 2026 squad is edging closer, as Lionel Scaloni's side step up preparations to retain their trophy

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The Guardian - UK

Iran to attend World Cup draw after reversing its planned boycott

Iran has reversed its boycott of the World Cup draw, with team representatives due to attend the event in Washington DC

The Guardian - UK

Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Pierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer

Sports Illustrated

Players Who Have Made the Most World Cup Appearances

The World Cup is the most special stage the sport has to offer and where legends of the game make their names.

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Austria World Cup 2026 squad: Ralf Rangnick's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Austria World Cup 2026 squad marks the return of Das Team on the world stage, under the leadership of Ralf Rangnick

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Haiti World Cup 2026 squad: Sebastien Migne's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Haiti World Cup 2026 squad belongs to one of the smallest-ever nations at the competition

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Curacao World Cup 2026 squad: Dick Advocaat's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Curacao World Cup 2026 squad will make history as the nation's first-ever representatives in the competition

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Panama World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Christiansen's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Panama World Cup 2026 squad is just the nation's second-ever, as the Central Americans embark on another tournament

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