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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

The 10 Biggest Shock Results in World Cup History—Ranked

Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.

Sports Illustrated

USA confirms pre-World Cup friendly opponents including team they’ve never played before

USA now know who they will be facing in their final matches before the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

How to still buy World Cup tickets and the eye-watering costs facing England and Scotland fans

The next phase of ticket sales opens on Thursday with a ballot process following the confirmation of the World Cup draw and match schedule

The Independent UK

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‘A different type of game’: USMNT veterans on how to handle World Cup pressure

In 2010 and 2022, the US faced heightened emotions from the lead-in to the tournament itself. As hosts next year, little will change

The Guardian - US

Trump is coming after your social media! Brits face having FIVE YEARS of history screened before being allowed into US

Hundreds of thousands set to travel to America for the World Cup may have to hand over online history

Evening Standard

Fabio Cannavaro: ‘Uzbeks are tough, never give up. Playing them is a pain in the arse’

In an exclusive interview, the former World Cup winner talks about taking Uzbekistan to the 2026 World Cup and a project close to his heart in Naples

The Guardian - UK

Double World Cup glory for Aussie duo on Finland slopes

Winter Olympians Matt Graham and Jakara Anthony have won gold at the latest stop on the World Cup circuit, warming up nicely for next year's Games in Italy.

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Could The US Economy Enter A Recession While Hosting The 2026 World Cup?

In 2026, the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event ever staged in North America, with 48 teams, expanded venues, and one of the most complex tourism and logistics operations in sports history.

Benzinga

Swinney: Government will work with councils on extended World Cup pub hours

The First Minister said the Scottish Government would ensure Scotland fans can fully enjoy ‘the wonderful experience’ of being in the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp Blatter

The Guardian - US

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Terralba: Irresistible Lucinda Brand dominates to take her ninth win of the season

After missing the second race of the World Cup season, the Dutch woman moves into second place in the overall classification

Cycling News

Tony Popovic happy as Australia land cooler World Cup venues on west coast

Australia’s path through the group stages of the World Cup will pass through Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco

The Guardian - AU

Excitement Starts to Build: Three Takeaways As USMNT Learn 2026 World Cup Pathway

Christian Pulisic will look to lead the USMNT in one of the friendlier groups at the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

El Tri Secures First Major Victory: Takeaways From Mexico’s World Cup Group Draw

Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

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The Guardian - US

The United States must create big moments at World Cup 2026. Anything less is not enough

Each nation’s World Cup is defined, for good or bad, by huge, indelible moments. With a favorable draw, the onus is now on the US to create them

The Independent UK

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to ‘strange’ World Cup draw: ‘Football was second’

Ireland would face a group comprising hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they progress to the World Cup

AAP

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic relished the "grand" experience of the World Cup draw in Washington DC but will now get down to business.

The Independent UK

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

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World Cup 2026 draw: Scotland find out their opponents

The World Cup 2026 draw sees Scotland drawn in Group C

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026 draw: England find out their opponents

The World Cup 2026 draw sees England drawn in Group L

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: Full List of Matches, Schedule

The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.

FourFourTwo

Why Donald Trump is speaking at 2026 World Cup draw

US president Donald Trump will be granted the stage for what is supposed to be a couple of minutes as the World Cup group stage draw is made on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel believes England have ‘team spirit’ to win World Cup as draw looms

Thomas Tuchel said England would dare to dream of glory at the World Cup next summer and could achieve it if they brought a fighting attitude

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Independent UK

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

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