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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Fans share delight after Scotland reach first men’s World Cup since 1998

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

How many teams have qualified for the World Cup with a perfect record?

Plus: chants celebrating old memories, Trevor Wood from Jersey and ‘a Genghis Khan-like thick moustache’

The Guardian - UK

Wales handed World Cup play-offs boost after thumping win

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Scotland football supporters: share your views on qualifying for the men’s World Cup

We’d like to hear from Scotland football supporters – tell us how you feel about qualifying and any plans to watch the matches

The Guardian - UK

Which teams can Northern Ireland draw in World Cup play-offs?

Nothern Ireland are through to March’s play-offs with a chance of qualifying for the World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Our travel guide for following England and Scotland in North America

The tournament will be spread across the US, Mexico and Canada – with over 2,000 miles separating the opening and closing venues

The Independent UK

Steve McClaren quits 'in tears' after Jamaica pipped to World Cup qualification by smallest ever nation

Former Man Utd coach took over Reggae Boyz 18 months ago

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The making of a champion: Deepti Sharma’s return ignites hope back home in Agra

When Team India cricketer Deepti Sharma returned to Agra for the first time after the World Cup win, the city turned out in full force to celebrate her.

Newslaundry

Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica head coach with path to World Cup still open

Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica’s head coach after a goalless draw with Curaçao ended the team’s hopes of automatic World Cup qualification

The Guardian - UK

Adidas has just massively improved the World Cup match ball with stunning new additions

Adidas is the technical supplier to the World Cup and some of its leading competitors and the Trionda collection is a whole new ball game.

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Ecstatic Scotland fan compares World Cup qualification to birth of children

A Scotland fan compared his nation's World Cup qualification to the birth of his children... and grandchildren.

The Independent UK

How an island nation with just 157,000 residents made the World Cup

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The Independent UK

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Next year’s tournament sees 48 teams battle it out for football’s biggest prize

Evening Standard

Curaçao Become Smallest Country by Population to Qualify for World Cup after Forcing Jamaica to a Draw

Curaçao will be playing for the first time ever in the FIFA World Cup after qualifying for the tournament via a draw against Jamaica

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The Independent UK

This country has just become the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup

The nation carries a land mass of 171 square miles and boasts a population of less than 157,000

International Business Times UK

Football Fans Outraged as FIFA Resale Tickets Skyrocket 445% — and You'll Lose 30% in Fees

FIFA charges an unprecedented 30% combined fee on World Cup resale tickets, with base prices soaring 445%, turning the governing body into one of sports' biggest ticket brokers.

AAP

Socceroos rue 'soft penalty', virus after lopsided loss

The Socceroos have been outclassed by Colombia in New York, where coach Tony Popovic lamented a contentious penalty and a pre-game virus that floored his squad.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: El Tri in Complete Disarray Heading Into World Cup

Mexico enter a World Cup year carrying a six-game winless streak, scoring just four goals in their last five games.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Uruguay: Pochettino’s Gamble Yields Best Performance Ever

The USMNT scored five goals against a non-Concacaf team for the first time since 2012.

The Guardian - US

USMNT dominate first-choice Uruguay 5-1, a long-awaited signature win

The USMNT closed a topsy-turvy 2025 with their fifth straight win, with Alex Freeman and Sebastian Berhalter excelling

The Guardian - AU

Colombia 3-0 Australia: men’s international football friendly – as it happened

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos slumped to a third defeat in a row after a second-half blitz from the South Americans settled the friendly in New York

The Independent UK

John McGinn reacts to Scotland reaching World Cup: ‘We were rubbish but who cares?’

Scotland sealed their first World Cup appearance since 1998 with victory over Denmark

The Independent UK

Steve Clarke thrilled to guide Scotland to first men’s World Cup since 1998

Stunning strikes from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean booked Scotland’s ticket to North America next summer.

The Guardian - UK

‘They could smell magic’: Steve Clarke delights in Scotland repaying fans’ faith

Steve Clarke said: ‘Right in the last part of the game, the crowd was still with us,’ after Scotland’s dramatic win against Denmark took them to the World Cup

The Independent UK

Craig Bellamy salutes Wales display after sealing home World Cup play-off semi

The Dragons will host either the Republic of Ireland, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Kosovo in the March play-offs.

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