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The Latest Breaking News from a World Cup

Gareth Bale awarded goal that sent Wales to World Cup following review

Wales ended their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup by beating Ukraine 1-0 in their play-off final

The Independent UK

Leeds United's summer push has to force a transfer decision from Tyler Roberts

Tyler Roberts has flitted in and out of Leeds United's starting line-up across his four years at Elland Road yet a World Cup plus a reinvigorated transfer drive is only adding to the question marks

Leeds Live

World Cup 2026: Host city reveal lays bare sprawling, money-spinning affair

The host city announcement for 2026 was a World Cup in itself: a few no-hopers, underdogs who went deeper than expected with a couple of surprising flops and predictable triumphs

The Guardian - US

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FIFA announces 2026 World Cup venues across U.S., Canada and Mexico

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and Kansas City were the newcomers among the 11 U. S. cities picked to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

The Hindu

Charlie Ngatai to Leinster confirmed as Leo Cullen welcomes quality backs cover

The ex-Lyon star can play across the backline and, with a World Cup year coming up, his experience will be seen as invaluable to the province after their recent Champions Cup and URC disappointments

Irish Mirror

Awer Mabil's journey from refugee camp to the World Cup is the stuff that dreams are made of

As a boy in a refugee camp in Kenya, Awer Mabil played with rolled-up socks for a ball and dreamed of one day playing in a World Cup. After helping secure Australia's passage to Qatar, he's now on the cusp of realising that goal.

ABC News

Steve Clarke defends Che Adams and details why striker is so important for Scotland despite lack of goals

IF there was a World Cup for wallowing in nostalgia, then surely Scotland would be the Brazil of the sport. Nobody needs to tell Steve Clarke, for…

The National (Scotland)

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Nations League Was Foundational for USMNT, but Its Return Isn’t Ideal

Events in the inaugural Concacaf competition helped mold the U.S. into a World Cup–caliber team, but as it prepares for Qatar, its group games are ill-timed.

Sports Illustrated

Dani Alves Refuses to Be Done

At 39, the fullback is attempting to become Brazil’s oldest men’s player at a World Cup, determined to add the missing piece to his legendary trophy case.

Sports Illustrated

Gareth Bale an 'absolute legend' and Wayne Hennessey 'monstrous' — How the world's media reacted to Wales' win over Ukraine

Wales made back page headlines on Monday after booking a spot in the World Cup for the first time in 64 years

Wales Online

Bale scores as Wales goes to FIFA World Cup after 64 years, Ukraine’s hopes end

Gareth Bale led Wales to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar

The Hindu

Rob Page brings together Wales squad to realise World Cup dream

Page has pulled together Wales’ eclectic mix of stars and support acts with an understated humility to help them reach a first World Cup since 1958

The Independent UK

'Little old Wales in a World Cup, eh?' - Aaron Ramsey captures mood of nation perfectly after 'unthinkable' achievement

Aaron Ramsey played his part in Wales reaching their first World Cup since 1958

Wales Online

Gareth Bale: No let-up against Ukraine with Wales seeking World Cup dream

Wales have not qualified for a World Cup since 1958

The Independent UK

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Ukraine Aim to Complete World Cup Dream in Wales

Ukraine's footballers made a war-torn nation proud by beating Scotland in their first competitive clash since Russia's invasion, but the job of getting to the World Cup is only half done ahead of Sunday's play-off final against Wales. A place in Qatar later this year is the prize for the…

The Independent UK

Jonny Williams and Wales ready for ‘massive’ World Cup opportunity

Robert Page’s side take on Ukraine, who beat Scotland 3-1 in Glasgow on Wednesday to book their place in Sunday’s play-off final

The Independent UK

Ukraine deserve ‘cheer’ after World Cup play-off win, former Scotland boss says

Craig Brown, who managed Scotland when they last reached a World Cup, said the Scots were beaten by the better team.

Daily Record

Craig Brown in Scotland hope and expectation claim as he compares Steve Clake's squad to France 1998 heroes

The last manager to take Scotland to a World Cup 24 years ago reckons it could soon be party time again for the Tartan Army.

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The Independent UK

Steve Clarke expects Ukraine to be ready for Scotland play-off

The two nations meet next week in a World Cup play-off semi-final which was due to be played in March before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

ABC News

ParaMatildas show 'never say die' spirit as they win silver in inaugural Cerebral Palsy Women's World Cup final

Seventy-three days after their unveiling, the ParaMatildas became the first senior Australian national football team to make a World Cup final in the history of the sport.

Daily Record

Rangers mind blowing march towards history has been a credit to not just themselves but the country – Keith Jackson

With Celtic playing exhilarating football and Scotland on the brink of a World Cup, there’s a lot to feel good about.

The Independent UK

Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer diagnosis

Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make it ‘a World Cup to never forget’

The Independent UK

Tantalising World Cup draw adds first layer of gloss to Qatar’s morally bankrupt tournament

Even if it was impossible not to be dazzled by the glamour of Fifa’s elaborate draw ceremony in Doha, it was just as impossible not to escape the politics entwined in this World Cup

Daily Mirror

LGBT+ fan groups from around the world join forces to condemn Qatar World Cup

The draw for the Qatar World Cup took place on Friday, but concerns have been raised from eight LGBT+ fan groups about the safety of members of the community travelling to the tournament

Daily Record

Scotland could meet England at World Cup... and face worst St Andrew's Day hangover in history

Craig Brown was the country’s last manager to take a side to a World Cup and has declared: ”We can beat them.”

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