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New Caledonia, New Zealand dreaming of World Cup

Oceania's representative at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided in a single game playoff at New Zealand's Eden Park.

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Fifa is losing its dignity as Infantino bows to Trump’s ‘Maga World Cup’ dream

2026 WORLD CUP: Gianni Infantino is having his ‘dignity’ questioned, explains chief football writer Miguel Delaney, as the Fifa chief cosies up to Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji are rank outsiders to reach the FIFA World Cup, but they are dreaming big.

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Stalwart's shot at World Cup history with New Caledonia

Either Tahiti or New Caledonia will have a shot at the biggest boilover in FIFA World Cup history next week.

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Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.

AAP

UK preparing joint bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a World Cup in the UK would be a “monumental moment”.

The Independent UK

How Cata Coll became the present and future of Barcelona and Spain in a year

Cata Coll, the Barcelona and Spain keeper, suffered an ACL tear in 2022. Now she is first-choice for club and country and a World Cup winner

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A positive step – FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup award

The Middle East kingdom will host the 2034 finals.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034: When and where will it be staged?

Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Independent UK

‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him

Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

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Alexi Lalas Declares the USMNT Will Win the 2026 or 2030 FIFA Word Cup

Alexi Lalas boldly claims the USMNT can win the 2026 or 2030 FIFA World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino.

Sports Illustrated

I am not a lunatic – Craig Bellamy glad to show different side in Wales dugout

The Dragons are now effectively guaranteed a World Cup play-off, if needed, as the seventh best group winners.

The Independent UK

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

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What England need to do to get promoted in the UEFA Nations League

England were relegated from the top flight to League B prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar

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Erling Haaland edging closer to a first World Cup with Norway

Norway have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, but have the planet's most deadly striker in their team

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

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Mark Watt on returning for Scotland, The Hundred and why the 24-yard ball is staying

The thrill of going toe-to-toe with Australia in the Caribbean with a World Cup Super 8s place on the line will feel like a lifetime ago when the…

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Dynamite News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire from T20 internationals after WC triumph

Kohli was man of the match for his 76 and Rohit became the first India captain to lift a World Cup since 2011 following the captivating seven-run defeat of South Africa. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

The Guardian - UK

‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup

Campaigners warn Fifa over risk of death toll rising once 2034 preparations start, after Guardian investigation reveals most of the thousands of Bangladeshi workers’ deaths are unexplained

AAP

Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

FourFourTwo

Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

The Guardian - UK

Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach

Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

Al Jazeera

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

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