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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The tournament takes place in North America next summer.

The Independent UK

How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

Here’s how you can watch the World Cup play-off draw unfold

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

The Independent UK

European also-rans set to find out opponents in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Sixteen teams who failed to win their qualifying groups will discover the adversaries barring their way to a berth at next year’s World Cup via a draw on Thursday in the Swiss city of Zurich for the two matches in the European playoffs.

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‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification

Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait

The Guardian - UK

Bree out to blitz bobsleigh in Olympic track test event

Bree Walker, one of Australia's top medal chances at next year's Winter Olympics, is to compete on the Milan-Cortina bobsleigh course for the first time.

AAP

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for Brazil

The record World Cup winners have been dumped out at the quarterfinal stage on their last two attempts.

Sports Illustrated

Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

The Guardian - AU

CAF Awards 2025 winners in full as Nigeria claim prize double but Victor Osimhen loses out

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak the big winners for Morocco, but Chiamaka Nnadozie claims awards hat-trick

Evening Standard

Wallabies insist No.10 merry-go-round not 'disruptive'

Joe Schmidt will make yet another change of starting fly-half against France but his Wallabies don't believe the revolving door of 10s is disrupting them.

AAP

Archaeologists discover evidence of prehistoric lake ‘parking lot’

Experts believe ancient peoples would leave canoes for communal use, much like a modern-day e-bike rental system

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Steve Borthwick: Elliot Daly will be key for England at 2027 World Cup

Daly starts the final match of the autumn against Argentina on Sunday, his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour in July.

Sports Illustrated

‘Wisely Spent’—Cole Palmer Makes Change As Chelsea Pencil in Return Date

The Englishman’s unstoppable charge has been halted by injuries.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s long-awaited qualification for a men’s World Cup will inspire the country’s young footballers

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick backs Elliot Daly to go beyond 2027 Rugby World Cup

Daly returns to the England starting side to face Argentina as one of six changes

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Cristiano Ronaldo visits the White House... but why?

Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House with President Donald Trump and Co. recently, but why?

The Guardian - US

Pochettino’s first full USMNT year started shakily. It ends with real World Cup hope

The USMNT coach took charge of a team in flux and initially looked like he would feed that uncertainty. But his foundations are starting to look solid

The Independent UK

Haiti's troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification

Haiti has celebrated its first World Cup qualification since 1974, momentarily setting aside its troubles

FourFourTwo

Why there will be TWO Dutch teams at 2026 World Cup

It's double Dutch in North America next summer

Euronews

'Two GOATS': Trump and Cristiano Ronaldo share images together on social media

After making a name for himself in the two decades he spent at top-tier European clubs, Ronaldo signed up for the Riyadh-based Al Nassr after the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

The Guardian - UK

‘It gives everyone a lift’: Scotland’s World Cup qualification unites a nation

Excitement is palpable as Tartan Army to head to football’s biggest stage for first time in 28 years

The Independent UK

Andy Robertson relieved and honoured to lead Scotland to World Cup

Scotland beat Denmark in dramatic fashion to reach next summer’s tournament.

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