UEFA Nations League 2024-25 preview: European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 preview: European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play

The Hindu  

The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe. That’s because Nations League standings and results that factor into the next FIFA rankings published on November 28, will confirm seedings for the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup in North America. Four of the 16 playoff teams will have won their Nations League group this month but then failed next year to finish in the top two of their World Cup qualifying group. 32 and 33 respectively and otherwise destined for seeding pot 2 in the Zurich draw — by rising to finish second in their Nations League groups.

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England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins
1 week, 3 days ago

England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thomas Tuchel’s England have been drawn against Serbia, …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: England drawn with Serbia, Latvia and Albania
1 week, 3 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: England drawn with Serbia, Latvia and Albania

The Hindu  

The groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers from Europe were confirmed in Zurich on Friday, with England being drawn with Latvia, Serbia, Albania and Andorra. The 12 group runners-up go into the playoffs along with four best-ranked group winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League that did not finish in first or second place in the European Qualifiers …

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania
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1 week, 3 days ago

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania

Hindustan Times  

ZURICH — Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England coach on Friday was to see his new team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra. HT Image Tuchel starts work in January as the first German coach of the 1966 World Cup winner but was at FIFA headquarters to see the 54 European …

Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition
1 week, 3 days ago

Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition

The Hindu  

The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later, the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade after that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North America as a …

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
1 week, 3 days ago

Netherlands will face Turkey & Bulgaria or Poland & Finland in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

NL Times  

The draw for the qualification groups for the 2026 World Cup was announced on Friday. He will not know which teams his team will have to beat to qualify until after this because six of the 12 groups in the European qualifying schedule for the 2026 World Cup finals consist of five countries, while the other six groups have four …

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
1 week, 4 days ago

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade on from that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi’s Inter Miami is among bottom seeds for draw
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi’s Inter Miami is among bottom seeds for draw

The Hindu  

Manchester City and Real Madrid will be placed in the highest-ranking pot in the draw for the Club World Cup, while Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is in the lowest. Also in Pot 1 are European giants Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain as well as the four highest-ranked teams from South America: Flamengo, Palmeiras, River Plate and Fluminense. Inter Miami, which …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarterfinals: Champion Spain draws Netherlands, Germany plays Italy, Portugal faces Denmark
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarterfinals: Champion Spain draws Netherlands, Germany plays Italy, Portugal faces Denmark

The Hindu  

Reigning Nations League champion Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, while former tournament winner France takes on Croatia after the draw for the knockout stage was held in Nyon on Friday. Germany was drawn against Italy, while Portugal, which was the winner of the inaugural edition of the Nations League, will face Denmark. European champion Spain, Portugal and …

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia
1 month ago

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Two rematches of recent World Cup finals were served up Friday in the draw for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League. Spain, the 2010 World Cup winner, was drawn against the Netherlands and 2018 world champion France was paired with Croatia in the two-leg quarterfinals in March. France won that World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow …

Netherlands to face Spain in Nations League quarterfinals
1 month ago

Netherlands to face Spain in Nations League quarterfinals

NL Times  

The Netherlands will face reigning European champion Spain in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Spain, led by head coach Luis de la Fuente, won the most recent Nations League title last year in Rotterdam, defeating Croatia on penalties after a scoreless final. The Netherlands qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals as the runner-up …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League

The Hindu  

The draw seedings for 2026 World Cup qualifying groups in Europe were decided on Tuesday when the last round of Nations League games saw Slovakia and the Czech Republic secure a higher status. READ | UEFA Nations League: Germany denied three points by last-chance penalty for Hungary; Sweden’s Gyökeres scores four Those results pushed Scotland down into pot 3, where …

Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win
1 month ago

Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The official worst national team in men’s soccer is within sight of entering qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup in North America. If results and standings go San Marino’s way next year in European qualifying groups for the World Cup, then entry awaits to the 16-team playoffs in March 2026. Winning the group promoted San Marino to …

England to be drawn in five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion with Republic of Ireland thrashing
1 month ago

England to be drawn in five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion with Republic of Ireland thrashing

Daily Mail  

England beat Republic of Ireland 5-0 in the Nations League on Sunday England will be drawn in a five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion on Sunday. Teams are to be drawn into 12 World Cup qualifying groups of four or five teams in Zurich on Friday December 13. England will be drawn in a five-team World …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Serbia relegates Switzerland after snatching 1-1 draw
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Serbia relegates Switzerland after snatching 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Switzerland remained winless in this year’s Nations League and it was relegated to the second tier League B after Serbia held it to a 1-1 draw on Friday, with Zeki Amdouni’s opener cancelled out by Aleksa Terzic’s late strike. Serbia kept its hopes of advancing to the next round alive, sitting third on five points, two shy of Denmark, which …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel

The Hindu  

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel for its Stade de France homecoming after a 17-month hiatus on Friday. Back in the northern Paris arena for the first time since June 2023, Les Bleus were unimpressive but still secured at least second place in Group A2. AS IT HAPPENED | …

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends
1 month, 1 week ago

European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will bring the 2026 World Cup sharply into focus in Europe. That’s because Nations League standings, and results that factor into the next FIFA rankings published on Nov. 28, will confirm seedings for the 12 European qualifying groups for the next World Cup in North America. Four …

UEFA Nations League: Germany’s Jamal Musiala unfazed by recent praise, eyes 2026 World Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Germany’s Jamal Musiala unfazed by recent praise, eyes 2026 World Cup

The Hindu  

Germany and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala does not spend time reading any of the recent praise for his performances for club and country, he said on Tuesday, instead is putting in the work with an eye on the 2026 World Cup. For me it is important to take steps forward,” Musiala told a press conference ahead of Germany’s …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League

The Hindu  

In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from February 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups included Euro 2022 …

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from Feb. 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups …

The return of the Nations League: Groups, favourites and what’s new in 2024/25 as Spain defend crown
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The return of the Nations League: Groups, favourites and what’s new in 2024/25 as Spain defend crown

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One team from each pot was then drawn into each group within …

FIFA’s World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA’s World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA is preparing a more complicated draw for the European World Cup qualifying groups, giving greater weight to the upcoming UEFA Nations League rather than relying solely on world rankings — but also making most teams wait months to find out their full slate of opponents. The new seeding proposal would give lower-ranked teams like Hungary, Israel, Scotland …

Ronaldo resumes Portugal career in Nations League as new wave of Spain talent rules Europe
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo resumes Portugal career in Nations League as new wave of Spain talent rules Europe

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his record-setting Portugal career so long he’s seeing a new generation of Spain players grow up to rule international soccer. Though Ronaldo has captained Portugal to win past editions of both competitions — the 2019 Nations League and Euro 2016 — Spain now holds both trophies sparked by an exciting wave of talent. When …

UEFA Nations League 2024-2025: Teams, groups, format, schedule, prize money
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-2025: Teams, groups, format, schedule, prize money

Al Jazeera  

When does the 2024-2025 Nations League start and what is the format? The first round of the 2024-2025 UEFA Nations League will begin on September 5, as Spain start their title defence with an away match against Serbia in Belgrade. Teams were then divided into groups, again based on their 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League rankings: League A Group A1: Croatia, …

Some players could miss start of Champions League qualifying if their teams go far at Euro 2024
6 months ago

Some players could miss start of Champions League qualifying if their teams go far at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — If Slovakia, Romania and Switzerland continue their hot starts to the European Championship, some players might be unavailable when their clubs start Champions League qualifying next month. Slovakia midfielder Juraj Kucka plays for Slovan Bratislava which was drawn Tuesday to play Struga from North Macedonia in the first qualifying round of the revamped Champions League that starts …

UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Dates, Timings, Venues & More
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Dates, Timings, Venues & More

ABP News  

UEFA Euro 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 is set to begin on June 15 in Germany, with the host nation facing Scotland in the opening Group A match. Defending champions Italy are in Group B and will start their campaign against Albania on June 16. Ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024, here’s a look at the tournament’s full schedule, groups, dates …

UEFA Euro 2024: Groups, format, venues and schedule - All you need to know
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Groups, format, venues and schedule - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The UEFA Euro 2024 is scheduled to begin on June 15, with hosts Germany taking on Group A opponents Scotland in the tournament opener. The head coaches of Switzerland Murat Yakin, left,and Germany Julian Nagelsmann, right, pose next to the trophy after the draw for the UEFA Euro 2024. Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, …

Fears Premier League 'could be reduced to 18 TEAMS amid FIFA's plans to restrict global top-flights to ease Club World Cup congestion - as stars threaten strikes'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears Premier League 'could be reduced to 18 TEAMS amid FIFA's plans to restrict global top-flights to ease Club World Cup congestion - as stars threaten strikes'

Daily Mail  

There are reportedly fears that FIFA want to impose 18-team leagues around the world, including the Premier League, due to the expansion of the Club World Cup. There are reportedly fears that FIFA want to impose 18-team leagues around the world An 18-team Premier League would mean each club plays 34 games instead of the usual 38 'What you can …

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group
9 months, 2 weeks ago

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Titleholder England landed in a tough group with France, Sweden and Ireland in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Women’s European Championship on Tuesday. England went from winning Euro 2022 as the host country to reaching the World Cup final last year where Sweden was a semifinalist and France reached the quarterfinals. World champion Spain was drawn …

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland

The Hindu  

Defending champion England was handed a tough group, including France and Sweden in its Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying campaign following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Tuesday. France lost the Nations League final to Spain last month but qualified for this year’s Olympics and is ranked number three in the world, with England at four and Sweden at five. …

Nations League groups draw LIVE: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to discover 2024/25 opponents
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nations League groups draw LIVE: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to discover 2024/25 opponents

The Independent  

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World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group
10 months, 2 weeks ago

World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup runner-up France, European champion Italy, Belgium and Israel were drawn together in a tough group Thursday for the men’s UEFA Nations League that starts in September. The Nations League is the next action for UEFA member countries after this summer’s European Championship, where France, Italy and Belgium — all top-10 teams in the FIFA world rankings …

Euro 2024 draw: Struggling hosts Germany welcome 'not a group of death'
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw: Struggling hosts Germany welcome 'not a group of death'

Firstpost  

Germany will open the tournament against Scotland on 14 June, before facing Hungary on 19 June and Switzerland on 23 June Struggling hosts Germany welcomed the outcome of Saturday’s Euro 2024 draw, coach Julian Nagelsmann saying “it’s not a group of death, but a very good one” after his side were placed with Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary. Sporting director Rudi …

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw

Firstpost  

Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will face Croatia and Albania in Group B. Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest …

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents

The Independent  

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Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death
1 year ago

Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death

The Hindu  

Hosts Germany will face Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich following the draw on Saturday, while defending Champion Italy has been drawn in the same group as Spain. The draw for the groups was held at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, one of the 10 host cities of the tournament, with Germany drawn alongside Hungary, …

The EURO 2024 Finals Draw Explained
1 year ago

The EURO 2024 Finals Draw Explained

News 18  

The Euro 2024 Finals draw is set to take place in Hamburg on Sunday. POTS The 24 teams – three of which are yet to be determined by the play-offs – have been separated into four pots of six ahead of the Euro 2024 draw. There will be 21 teams in the Euro 2024 draw on 2 December, plus the …

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

The Hindu  

The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories. Romania is another unlikely team controlling its own Euro 2024 destiny, although Israel still has an outside chance to secure direct advancement from that group. Italy faces a high-stakes …

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms
1 year, 8 months ago

Dates set for 2023 Nations Cup as club v country clash looms

The Hindu  

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast will run from January 13-February 11 next year, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Thursday, providing another club versus-country clash for top African players in Europe’s elite leagues. The finals were postponed from June-July this year due to concerns over the weather at that time, and will instead be …

CONCACAF to start 2026 World Cup qualifying in March 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

CONCACAF to start 2026 World Cup qualifying in March 2024

The Hindu  

Thirty two Central American and Caribbean nations will start qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup in March 2024 as part of a competition in which teams will play up to 12 matches to reach the tournament. The Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Association Football said on Tuesday that qualifying will start with a first round in …

UEFA Nations League | England, Germany play out thrilling draw, Italy in final 4
2 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League | England, Germany play out thrilling draw, Italy in final 4

The Hindu  

Part one of the healing process is complete for Italy. Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Harry Kane score Trailing 2-0, England scored three goals in a 12-minute span from the 71st — through Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Harry Kane's penalty — only for Kai Havertz to pounce on a fumble by England goalkeeper Nick Pope to equalize in the 87th. …

Nations League: Portugal beats Czechs; Spain, England lose
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations League: Portugal beats Czechs; Spain, England lose

The Hindu  

Diogo Dalot helped Portugal take control of its Nations League group by scoring his first two international goals in a 4-0 rout at the Czech Republic. After Nations League relegation, Gareth Southgate says he is 'right person' to lead England into World Cup England manager Gareth Southgate, under fire after a disappointing Nations League campaign, said he is nonetheless "the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: A detailed look at the seedings
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Draw: A detailed look at the seedings

Firstpost  

There will be eight groups of four teams; teams from the same confederation will be kept apart in each of the eight groups with the exception of UEFA, which is represented by 13 teams. Five out of the eight groups will therefore have two European teams. Seedings for Friday’s World Cup finals draw in Doha ahead of the tournament in …

European World Cup Qualifiers: Denmark, England cruise to comfortable wins
3 years, 2 months ago

European World Cup Qualifiers: Denmark, England cruise to comfortable wins

The Hindu  

Denmark added to the most perfect campaign in World Cup qualifying on Saturday and England also eased toward winning its group. Cristiano Ronaldo did not even play in Saturday's World Cup program yet still set one men’s international soccer record and extended another playing against the 2022 tournament host. GROUP F Denmark has put together perhaps the world’s best series …

CONCACAF to launch Women’s Nations League as Cup qualifying
4 years ago

CONCACAF to launch Women’s Nations League as Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

A Women’s Nations League will be launched next year in North and Central America and the Caribbean that will serve as qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. CONCACAF said on Thursday that the defending world champion United States and Canada will join six group winners in the final round. The 2023-24 Nations League will determine the two CONCACAF teams that …

Europe's national teams back in action after 10-month gap
4 years, 3 months ago

Europe's national teams back in action after 10-month gap

The Hindu  

Europe's national teams will emerge from a 10-month hiatus as the second edition of the UEFA Nations League kicks off this week, still under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic which brought football to a standstill earlier this year. The intervening period has seen Euro 2020 postponed until next year, while the sport's European and world governing bodies UEFA and …

With UEFA Nations League, European Countries Get Back to Football After 10-month Gap
4 years, 3 months ago

With UEFA Nations League, European Countries Get Back to Football After 10-month Gap

News 18  

Europe’s national teams will emerge from a 10-month hiatus as the second edition of the UEFA Nations League kicks off this week, still under the shadow the Covid-19 pandemic which brought football to a standstill earlier this year. “After not playing for so long, there’s even more desire to get back on the pitch and again see the beautiful Italy …

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