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2026 World Cup: Africa's also-rans clash in play-offs for last chance gala

Four African teams will battle in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Thursday for the chance to feature in an inter-continental play-off for a spot at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Radio France Internationale

‘It’s not in our genes to give up’: Veljko Paunovic on coaching Serbia and how England changed him

Serbia coach faces England with a tough battle to qualify for the World Cup on his hands but he still believes football owes his country, he tells Sid Lowe

The Guardian - UK

Red, white and shoe: England and Tuchel have world at their feet with fresh focus

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and England players have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focus

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Welcome to the best week of the football year

WORLD CUP 2026: World Cup qualification has reached crunch time, explains Miguel Delaney, and brings a rare moment of pure, innocent joy to the cynical world of modern football

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi Clears Up Wild Rumors of European Transfer

Messi has opened up about becoming a “burden” for Argentina.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino chooses caution with time running out before the World Cup

Weston McKennie remains at Juventus due to a manager change, and the US remain vulnerable to outside elements

The Guardian - US

FourFourTwo’s guide to Toronto: everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026 host city

Canada will co-host the tournament for the first time next summer – we assess what you can expect from its biggest city

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San Marino can qualify for the World Cup - but only if they lose

San Marino's hope of qualifying for a maiden World Cup relying on... getting absolutely smashed?

FourFourTwo

Who has qualified for World Cup 2026?

Scotland and Norway sealed their places at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998, with several other nations battling to emerge from qualifying to feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico

The Independent UK

Anthony Barry: ‘The England jersey should feel like a cape, not body armour’

The assistant coach is using psychological, tactical and physical profiling to help Thomas Tuchel give his England team an edge at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa

New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next

The Guardian - US

‘I don’t remember it, but he’s always been an inspiration. Having a family member who won the World Cup has always been a great honour’ James McAtee on the sporting excellence that runs in his family

James McAtee’s great uncle was an England legend

FourFourTwo

Tuchel open to staying as England manager regardless of World Cup fate

A ‘re-energised’ Thomas Tuchel said context was everything at the 2026 World Cup and added: ‘Fans will understand if we go out with pride’

The Guardian - UK

England: Thomas Tuchel issues latest update on contract extension 'possibility'

German’s mandate is to win World Cup 2026

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The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel refuses to close book on England contract extension: ‘It’s a possibility’

Tuchel’s current contract only runs to next summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel hopes Jude Bellingham’s ‘edge’ can help England win the World Cup

The 22-year-old Real Madrid player is back involved for games against Serbia and Albania.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Jerseys

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

The Independent UK

England squad announcement live: Thomas Tuchel explains Bellingham and Foden roles after recalls

Thomas Tuchel has announced the Three Lions squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania

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Sports Illustrated

‘Not Going to Lie’—Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Shock World Cup Admission

The 40-year-old is set to lead Portugal at the 2026 World Cup next summer.

Sports Illustrated

‘Extraordinary’—Lionel Messi’s Bold 2026 World Cup Prediction

The eyes of the whole planet will be on North America in 2026 for the first 48-team World Cup.

Axios

Trump teased as possible first FIFA Peace Prize winner

"On the 5th of December, you will see" who wins it at the World Cup draw in D.C., Trump ally and FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.

AAP

Short outlines clear pathway to next T20 World Cup

Matt Short wants to make the T20 World Cup side for Australia next year and has his sights set on key improvement to make sure he achieves that goal.

The Independent UK

FIFA to award new peace prize at World Cup draw in December

Fifa said the award will be bestowed annually “on behalf of fans from all around the world”

The Independent UK

Nico O’Reilly sets sights on making England World Cup squad

O’Reilly is hoping for another call this month for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

The Independent UK

World Cup fans set to descend on home turf of Mexico’s most powerful cartel despite rocket launcher attack and mass grave

Hundreds of garments and burned bone fragments were found at a ranch in the state earlier this year

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