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Meet the EFL club standing in the way of Italy's World Cup hopes

Italy face Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final tonight and one EFL club could have a major impact on the result

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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

Bielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack

The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American side

The Guardian - UK

3 Big Questions Facing Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT Ahead of March Friendlies

The USMNT takes on its toughest friendly opponents since naming Mauricio Pochettino manager.

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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

Senegal vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

The Independent UK

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

Wayne Rooney explains why Thomas Tuchel can lead England to World Cup glory

England will look to end 60 years of hurt when they head to this summer’s World Cup with Thomas Tuchel at the helm

The Independent UK

World Cup fans face 'dire situation' at US airports as passengers face record security queues

Passengers at US airports have been facing huge delays - and the situation is predicted to worsen at the World Cup this summer

Evening Standard

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

Gareth Barry says no asterisk should be placed next to James Milner’s Premier League record

Barry is no longer a pub quiz answer

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Evening Standard

How to watch Italy vs Northern Ireland FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Northern Ireland have their work cut out to qualify for a first World Cup in 40 years

The Independent UK

Craig Bellamy’s war-cry provides fuel for Wales’ World Cup dream – now it’s time for the fire

Wales host Bosnia and Herzegovina, chasing a second World Cup appearance in three-and-a-half years, and are ready to go ‘all out’ at a raucous Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday night

Evening Standard

How to watch Brazil vs France: TV channel and live stream for international friendly

Arsenal centre-backs missing for both sides as giants clash

Evening Standard

How to watch Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Winners of tonight’s semi-final will have home advantage in the play-off final

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Evening Standard

How to watch Ukraine vs Sweden: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Graham Potter hoping to arrest miserable run of form as Swedes eye finals berth

Evening Standard

How to watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side looking to end 24-year World Cup finals hiatus

The Independent UK

Harry Maguire on Tuchel’s England phone call, Carrick’s future and his one problem with Amorim

The Manchester United defender is back in the England squad nearly two years after his last international cap and dreaming of a third World Cup

The Independent UK

Is Brazil vs France on TV? How to watch international friendly and team news

Everything you need to know ahead of the friendly in Boston

AAP

Popovic's former teammates praise coaching performance

Speaking 20 years on from Australia's 2006 World Cup qualification, ex-Socceroos Mark Schwarzer and Josip Skoko have both commended Tony Popovic's management.

The Guardian - AU

The Matildas’ coach wants the side to face the world’s best – so why are they playing Malawi next?

In the afterglow of the Asian Cup, Australia will begin preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a friendly series alongside three low-ranked teams

Sports Illustrated

Italy vs. Northern Ireland—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Italy and Northern Ireland find themselves two hurdles from the 2026 World Cup.

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