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DARK SECRETS: Nations league | Vintage Vibes

Republic of Ireland boss reacts to fans’ pro-Palestinian tennis ball protest amid calls to boycott Israel matches

Republic of Ireland’s match against Qatar on Thursday was disrupted when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch

The Independent UK

SPFL star cuts summer holiday short to answer national team's call

McGrath had no qualms about shelving his holiday plans after being asked to answer the Republic of Ireland’s call.

The National (Scotland)

Ireland star says Israel questions 'should not have landed on our toes' amid backlash

Coleman has insisted the Republic of Ireland’s players should not have been plunged into the controversy surrounding their Nations League games…

The National (Scotland)

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Republic of Ireland boss says beating Israel is perfect answer to Nations League fixture row

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel in two Nations League fixtures later this year

The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland captain speaks out on FAI plans over Israel fixture amid calls to boycott game

Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins must trust the FAI and the Irish Government to make the right decision over the Nations League tie

The Independent UK

No more mismatches? Uefa revamps qualifying for men’s major tournaments

The changes will apply to World Cup and European Championship qualifiers with elements of the Swiss system from the 2028-29 season

The Guardian - UK

What to know about the new European qualifiers and Nations League changes

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Uefa confirms major changes to European qualifiers and Nations League

Uefa have introduced a Champions League-style format to national team qualification in Europe ahead of the 2030 World Cup

The Independent UK

Sweden 2026 World Cup Preview: Resurgent Swedes Playing With House Money

Sweden somehow qualified for its 13th World Cup after a disastrous qualifying campaign was compensated by success in the UEFA Nations League.

Sports Illustrated

European Championship qualifying may switch to Nations League-style format

An adapted version of the Nations League format is front runner among several options being considered for a revamp of the men’s European Championship qualifiers

The Guardian - UK

Euros final, World Cup final... qualifying: England and Spain resume rivalry and begin new cycle

Only one of England and Spain are guaranteed to qualify for the 2027 World Cup automatically as Wembley stages a rematch of the Euro 2025 final

The Independent UK

The 10 best players who won't be at World Cup 2026

48 teams qualified for World Cup 2026 but there are top players who won't be there – here's who's missing out

FourFourTwo

Arsenal: Alexander Isak issues Viktor Gyokeres verdict after World Cup heroics

The Arsenal striker netted four goals in two play-off ties to fire Sweden to the World Cup

Evening Standard

Arsenal told they have 'one of the best strikers in Europe' after World Cup hat-trick

Arsenal striker hailed after superb display for Sweden

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup playoffs mean it’s crunch time for Gattuso, Bellamy and Potter

In today’s Football Daily: Get ready for some playoff thrills and spills

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World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

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Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad: Francesco Calzona's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs

A potential Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad will take on Kosovo and - if successful - either Turkey or Romania for a place at the tournament

The Guardian - US

How USMNT players designed the boldest kits in generations for World Cup 2026

The US men’s national team hated their 2022 World Cup look. Four years later, they were given control over what they will be wearing this year on home soil

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France to face Italy, Belgium and Turkey in Nations League group stages

France will play Italy, Belgium and Turkey in Group A1 during the pool stages of the 2026-2027 Nations League football tournament.

The Independent UK

Why there will be no England fans at Nations League match in Croatia

England have been drawn alongside Croatia, Spain and Czech Republic in the Nations League

The Independent UK

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says ‘chaos’ at Brentford could have been worse

The Gunners boss was praying his Premier League title chasers would not suffer a late defeat.

The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland vows to fulfil Nations League fixtures against Israel

Ireland called for Israel to be banned from Uefa competitions last year amid the ongoing war in Gaza

The Independent UK

England handed shot at revenge against Spain in Nations League

England will take on Spain in the Nations League after losing to them in the Euro 2024 final

Evening Standard

Nations League draw in full: England handed Spain reunion in tough group

Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions have treacherous path to finals after promotion back to League A

The Independent UK

Nations League draw live: England set for group clash with Spain as Wales drawn into group with holders Portugal

England, Scotland and Wales have discovered their Nations League 2026/27 opponents

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