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The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

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 · Oct 10, 2025

Andy Robertson issues Scotland rallying cry ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier

Scotland stole a 3-1 win over Greece and the captain accepted they must improve before facing Belarus at Hampden

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Thomas Tuchel welcomes club atmosphere growing in his England squad

England followed up last month’s rout of Serbia by blowing away Wales at Wembley on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Defensive, wily and intense, Ecuador aim to make 2026 World Cup their best

The South American nation performed better than ever in World Cup qualifying, with strength in depth that make them difficult to play against

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025

How to watch Rwanda vs Benin on FIFA+ — it's *FREE*

Rwanda and Benin face off at the Amahoro Stadium with the visitors on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 10, 2025

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 · Oct 10, 2025

Arsenal stars give Thomas Tuchel a welcome World Cup headache after Bukayo Saka stunner

Tuchel has selection dilemma as Saka battles Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke for England starting spot

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

Republic of Ireland need to be perfect to stop Portugal – Heimir Hallgrimsson

Ireland head into the World Cup qualifier on the back of a damaging defeat in Armenia.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Declan Rice expects England’s big names to be back in Thomas Tuchel’s squad soon

England have impressed in the absence of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025