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Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US

Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June

The Independent UK

21 games later: Iraq back at the World Cup after epic qualifying campaign

The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard way

The Guardian - UK

Fifa raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990, up from $1,600 in 2022

Fifa raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

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England World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel put on the plane this summer?

Thomas Tuchel has some tough decisions to make after the final auditions to make his 26-man tournament squad

Evening Standard

More than half of World Cup countries face extra costs as Fifa fails to agree US tax deal

Failure to agree tax exemption means additional costs for countries with the burden to fall disproportionately on smaller nations

The Guardian - UK

Pre-World Cup results have you worried? They probably shouldn’t

For examples of how little a team’s form in the World Cup run-in matters in the tournament itself, look no further than the US

The Guardian - US

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

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Will Lionel Messi Play at the 2026 World Cup?

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Familiar faces harbor genuine ambitions of winning the World Cup trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

Radio France Internationale

2026 World Cup Predicted Bracket: Messi Heartbreak and Spain Miss Out on Final

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

Sports Illustrated

Best World Cup free bets UK: Top betting offers for the 2026 tournament

The 2026 Fifa World Cup takes place across the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer, with a record 48 countries fighting for the biggest prize in football in June and July.

The Independent UK

Experiments, excuses and uneasy truths for USMNT as the World Cup looms

An international break that many expected to provide clarity has instead provided fresh reasons to doubt the tournament co-hosts

The Guardian - US

Best XI of Players Not Going to FIFA 2026 World Cup

There are some sensational talents not competing in North America this summer.

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SI:AM | Heartbreak for Italy as World Cup Spots Finalized

Italy will miss out on the men’s World Cup for the third consecutive time, while Türkiye secured the final spot in the United States’ group.

The Guardian - US

Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

The Guardian - UK

Graham Potter and Sweden revel in second chances to seize World Cup place

Graham Potter and Sweden had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America for the World Cup finals

Evening Standard

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

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The Independent UK

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

The Independent UK

Conflict-torn Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification

Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel facing huge World Cup headache after failed England experiment

Poor displays against Uruguay and Japan sparked more questions than answers

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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…

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