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‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year

Gary Lineker explains in an exclusive interview why he still has one last dream as a broadcaster

FourFourTwo

Will Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico hit the 2026 World Cup?

Increasing concerns about the feasibility of holding the 2026 FIFA World Cup between the US, Canada and Mexico have emerged, following Trump's tariffs against both these countries.

Euronews

With the World Cup just over a year away, can it survive the acrimony over tariffs?

The shadow of political uncertainty looms large over Fifa’s showcase tournament

The Independent UK

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What's wrong with Brazil! Pele's children in a free fall, at home and abroad

The Brazilians are monumentally hurt. Vinicius Junior has called for a seismic rethinking after returning from an embarrassing trip across the border. A 1-4 loss to Argentina, their bete noire, in the World Cup qualifier rang throughout the football cathedrals of the world, with stark images of the Mineirazo blinking…

The Times of India

At next year’s football World Cup, root for Indian-origin Sarpreet Singh

PANAJI: Given the state of football in the country, India may be still years away from making it to the World Cup but next year, when sport’s greatest spectacle kicks off in North America, we will have something to call our own and cheer for at home.

The Times of India

'I won the World Cup and I said to myself, I've done it all, I need to keep feeling emotions': Raphael Varane opens up on why he had to leave 'indescribable' Real Madrid for Manchester United

Raphael Varane explained why he had to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United

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Mariona Caldentey: ‘One day we’ll realise what we achieved, all we did for change to come’

Arsenal’s Spanish forward on fighting to win support for women’s football, leaving a successful Barcelona team and the stress of winning the World Cup

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Time is not on Tuchel’s side to raise England’s tempo before the World Cup

New head coach must find a way to focus Jude Bellingham and bring Premier League style to international stage

The Guardian - UK

The game that set Gary Lineker on the path to global superstardom

England were misfiring in Mexico but, as Chris Evans recalls in a extract from his biography of the striker, one match can change everything for a team and its star

The Guardian - UK

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

AAP

Every nation to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

A whopping 48 teams will take part in the expanded World Cup next summer and sides are beginning to seal their spots

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Greece issue Scotland World Cup warning after 'easy' win at Hampden

Greece star Giorgos Vagiannidis has warned Scotland they are only going to get better for the World Cup qualifiers.

The National (Scotland)

Thomas Tuchel explains tactical dilemmas that will define his England tenure

Tuchel’s version of England will be a work in progress throughout the World Cup qualifiers and he has plenty of tactical headaches to solve

The Independent UK

USMNT vs. Canada: Why Rivalry Third-Place Match Means More for World Cup Hosts

Jesse Marsch and Mauricio Pochettino look to prepare Canada and the USMNT for the World Cup in 15 months

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‘In terms of credentials, he’s fantastic, but it’s our country against yours – if Southgate won the World Cup with Germany, what would English people say?’: Ex-Englaand striker weighs in on Thomas Tuchel and the foreign manager debate

Thomas Tuchel is the third overseas coach to take charge of the Three Lions

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt: ‘Retirement looked like the only option – but I’ve got another shot’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Back to her best as the Women’s Six Nations begins, the Red Roses centre reveals to Harry Latham-Coyle how close she came to having to step away from the game and why opportunity abounds with a home World Cup on the horizon

The Independent UK

John Mitchell says England’s competition for places ‘a huge advantage’

England are hosting the World Cup later this year and Mitchell revealed that he will be relying on two different teams.

Sports Illustrated

How Many Teams Will Compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Find out how many teams will compete in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Al Jazeera

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year.

Evening Standard

High-fives, no passengers and a clear message: Inside Thomas Tuchel’s plan to win the World Cup

Only one thing matters for the new England manager in his 15-month mission to rule the world

The Independent UK

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Trump asked if US can win the World Cup’

INTERVIEW: The United States head coach tells Miguel Delaney why the country could be about to ‘dominate’ football ahead of co-hosting the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

‘It’s like the World Cup!’ Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes hails Carabao Cup victory

Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to end a 70-year wait for a piece of major silverware

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‘Thomas Tuchel's made his name as a cup manager, and they get no bigger than the World Cup. He’s a planner, he’s painstaking, he could be England’s secret weapon’: Emile Heskey's great hope for England's new boss

Thomas Tuchel is getting set for his first game in charge of the Three Lions

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke refuses to rule out staying on as Scotland manager after 2026 World Cup

Steve Clarke has admitted that he could be "persuaded to stay" on as Scotland manager following the World Cup finals in 2026.

The Independent UK

Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent

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