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Morning Mail: Coalition’s secret net zero talking points, huge solar project proposed, Zelenskyy wary of new peace plan

A leaked briefing shows MPs are being coached on how to argue case for energy switch

The Guardian - AU

World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw: USMNT Handed Favorable Path to Knockouts

The U.S. men’s national team are automatically placed in Group D as a host nation.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT 2026 Schedule: Road to the World Cup, Opponents, Dates

The U.S. men’s national team will reportedly play three top 10 FIFA-ranked teams before their group stage begins.

Sports Illustrated

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Fifa bingo! World Cup playoff draw checks all boxes as Irelands and Wales plot paths

In today’s Football Daily: Numerous ornate plinths bearing see-through bowls

The Guardian - UK

Sixteen European national football teams to battle for four World Cup spots in March playoffs

Sixteen nations will compete for the last four European spots in the 2026 World Cup. Italy faces Northern Ireland, while Wales takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Euronews

If Ireland are to qualify for the World Cup, ghosts of the past will have to be banished

A remarkable set of wins has the Boys in Green dreaming but familiar foes await in the playoffs

FourFourTwo

DRC set for showdown against New Caledonia or Jamaica in bid to make World Cup

African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK

Howard Webb denies female referee was demoted after claiming male coach ‘manhandled’ her

Lisa Benn claims she lost her position on FIFA’s international officials list after making a complaint against a male coach

The Independent UK

The 'Group of Death': What's the worst-possible World Cup draw for England and Scotland?

With 42 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, we have a better idea of England and Scotland's potential group-stage opponents

FourFourTwo

European outfits discover next obstacles on the way to place at 2026 World Cup

Sixteen teams who failed to win their qualifying groups discovered the adversaries blocking their way to a berth at the 2026 World Cup after a draw on Thursday in the Swiss city of Zurich for the European play-offs.

Radio France Internationale

Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs

Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998.

Evening Standard

Sources: Ex-Canada Manager John Herdman Being Considered for Jamaica Job

Herdman has not coached since leaving his managerial post with Toronto FC in 2024.

Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Mexico

Mexico didn’t make it beyond the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland head to Italy, Ireland go to Prague

Wales and Northern Ireland will do battle for a place at the 2026 World Cup if they navigate playoff semi-finals of differing toughness in March

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs.

The Independent UK

Wales to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final

Craig Bellamy’s side secured their place by finishing second behind Belgium in qualifying Group J and will be the home team for the one-off match

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The Independent UK

Wales’ route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw

Craig Bellamy’s side thrashed North Macedonia 7-1 and are now relishing next March’s play-off for the chance to play at next year’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland’s route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw

The Republic of Ireland now know who they will have to beat to qualify for the World Cup 2026

The Independent UK

Ian Wright believes England is ‘not ready for black superstar’ after Jude Bellingham criticism

Following a pile-on after the England international’s perceived reluctance to be substituted at the weekend, Wright pushed back, arguing Bellingham’s self-assurance “frightens” some people

The Independent UK

When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw? Date, time, qualified teams and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the draw for the tournament in Australia is made

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened

Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 play-off draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Jamaica learn fate

22 teams left competing for six remaining spots at expanded finals in two separate tournaments

The Independent UK

Trump family ‘delighted’ Scotland and Tartan Army will be at World Cup

The tournament takes place in North America next summer.

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