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Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England: Thomas Tuchel sends blunt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold over 'unfair' squad exclusion

The Real Madrid full-back’s chances of going to the World Cup appear slim

Evening Standard

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Why Some Players May Have to Pay $15,000 Bond to Play at 2026 World Cup

This summer’s World Cup just got even more expensive.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

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Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England’s World Cup glory

England’s countdown to the World Cup finals begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it’s time to forget other countries are good at football

The Guardian - UK

Long lines at airports just the start as official warns DHS shutdown will impact hit cyber security and the World Cup

Airport chaos is tip of the iceberg as problems related to lengthy shutdown of critical services cause mounting concern

The Independent UK

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France boss Deschamps urges players to embrace Brazil challenge

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to embrace the challenge of facing Brazil on Thursday night in a friendly match as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

The Guardian - US

Socceroos' Karacic out of last home games before Cup

Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.

AAP

The Six Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup Playoffs

All 48 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed after this international break.

Sports Illustrated

I test TVs for a living and these 4 models are my picks if you're looking for a new TV for the World Cup

The World Cup is only a couple of months away, so there's no better time to upgrade your TV. I've picked four of the best models you can get right now, all for under $1,000.

TechRadar

Canada’s Potential Opponents for World Cup Opening Match—Ranked

The co-hosts await the opponent for their first World Cup match on June 12.

Sports Illustrated

The clever psychological tricks which could send Ireland to first World Cup in 24 years

Troy Parrott holds the key as Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to conjure up another memorable away-day triumph in Prague on Thursday night

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'Kangaroo' Suto eyes World Cup on first trip Down Under

In Croatia, they used to tease Ante Suto by calling him a "kangaroo" and now the Hibs forward is a chance to go to the World Cup with the Socceroos.

The Conversation

A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

The Independent UK

James Garner knew this Everton season was make-or-break for England aspirations

The uncapped Garner suddenly has the World Cup in his sights.

FourFourTwo

Jamaica World Cup 2026 squad: Rudolph Speid’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The prospective Jamaica World Cup 2026 squad will look to secure their first appearance at the competition since 1998 with crucial victories in this month’s play-off matches

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Denmark World Cup 2026 squad: Brian Riemer’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The prospective Denmark World Cup 2026 squad will hope to secure their place at the World Cup this summer with crucial play-off victories

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Italy World Cup 2026 squad: Gennaro Gattuso’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The prospective Italy World Cup 2026 squad will meet Northern Ireland, then Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina with a place in North America up for grabs

The Independent UK

The six England squad decisions awaiting Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup

Tuchel selected a 35-man squad for the March internationals and still has a lot of thinking to do over who will make the cut this summer

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel explains the importance of hotel windows to England’s World Cup preparation

England aim to set up a base in Kansas City throughout the duration of the World Cup, with group stage games in Dallas, Boston and New York

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Czech Republic World Cup 2026 squad: Miroslav Koubek's latest selection for World Cup qualifying play-offs

Czech Republic booked their World Cup place through the UEFA play-offs

The Mary Sue

A Save the World Cup bill just hit the floor after Democrats accused the ICE chief of planning a terror campaign that could ruin the entire tournament

A brand new “Save the World Cup” bill just hit the floor in Congress, aiming to put a firm stop to any potential immigration enforcement raids near FIFA World Cup matches and fan festivals in the United States this summer. New Jersey Congresswoman Nellie Pou, a Democrat, introduced this legislation…

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‘I was joking with Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson about Italy possibly playing Wales in the World Cup play-offs. I told them both that we’re going to win it, 100 per cent!’ Destiny Udogie on what he said to Spurs team-mates

There was plenty of banter flying around the Tottenham training ground when November’s draw was made

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