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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Spain fans slammed by national team manager for anti-Muslim chants against Egypt

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The Independent UK

Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland endure World Cup heartbreak

Lewandowski signalled he may have played his last game for Poland in an Instagram post

The Independent UK

Two-time Rugby World Cup winner suffers third ACL rupture

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The Independent UK

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European countries fume over home advantage in ‘extremely unfair’ World Cup qualifying

European associations feel that Uefa's mere 16 places in a 48-team World Cup are not enough

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 wall chart: Free printable template

Download your FREE printable World Cup 2026 wall chart PDF template for the tournament!

FourFourTwo

The extraordinary Lamine Yamal stat after Italy fail to qualify for THREE tournaments in a row

Italy won't be at the 2026 World Cup, marking an incredible run of not qualifying for the tournament and giving us some unbelievable stats

FourFourTwo

Thomas Tuchel admits World Cup injury fears ahead of England squad selection

Tuchel had to cope without several key players during the March international break

The Independent UK

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England winners and losers: Good week for Arsenal star as Tottenham man suffers World Cup setback

Good camp for Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold as England struggle without them

Evening Standard

Marc Guehi says England must ‘stay calm’ after World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan

England were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Wembley on Tuesday as the Three Lions struggled without several of their key players

The Independent UK

DRC and Iraq book 2026 World Cup spots after inter-confederation play-off wins

Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq secured berths at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday following victories over Jamaica and Bolivia respectively in the two inter-confederation play-off finals.

Radio France Internationale

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

The first time was considered a fluke

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill reveals physical and mental toll of dual manager role amid speculation over his future

Michael O’Neill has managed the Northern Ireland national team and Blackburn Rovers since February

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports Illustrated

‘Everyone out!’ Furious Italian newspapers react after Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The Azzurri suffered heartache on penalties to Bosnia and Herzogovina, confirming what will be a 16-year absence from the World Cup for the four-time winners

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Former Man United star sends DR Congo through to the World Cup

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Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Belgium Player Ratings: Encouraging Draw Boosts El Tri’s World Cup Mood

A very competitive version of El Tri showed up to the final game before the start of the 2026 World Cup camp.

The Independent UK

Portugal make do without Cristiano Ronaldo as they breeze pass the United States

American fans missed out on an early glimpse at star attraction Ronaldo due to a hamstring injury

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 draw in full: England to face Croatia and Ghana as Scotland handed tough group

England to face Croatia in their first game on June 17

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The Guardian - UK

Has a club won the title with a better goal difference than points tally?

Plus: qualifying for the World Cup with no more than two wins, a 20-0 victory and scratching a 34-year itch

AAP

'United a country': Arnold the hero as Iraq qualify

Graham Arnold was feted by Australia's large Iraqi community after guiding the Middle Eastern nation to its first World Cup in 40 years.

The Independent UK

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security

Sports Illustrated

‘Unlike Anything Before’—USMNT Makes Emergency Switch to New World Cup Jersey

The USMNT immediately went to the drawing board after donning a near-identical look to Belgium in Saturday’s heavy friendly defeat.

The Guardian - AU

Scale of Socceroos’ challenge comes into focus as Turkey complete daunting World Cup group

Group D, which also contains the US and Paraguay, has emerged as arguably the tournament’s most difficult pool

AAP

Brotherly feedback helps drive Juric towards World Cup

Socceroos newbie Deni Juric has been able to lean on older brother and former Socceroos striker Tomi Juric for advice as he auditions for the World Cup.

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