England to be drawn in five-team World Cup qualifying group after securing Nations League promotion with Republic of Ireland thrashing
4 months 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 Cup qualifying group after securing promotion The winners of the 12 groups will qualify for the World Cup, with the 12 group runners-up joining the four best Nations League group winners in play-offs, with four teams progressing to the World Cup. All eight Nations League quarter-finalists will be placed in Pot 1 of the World Cup draw, which will be completed by the four countries with the best FIFA world ranking.

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Why are holders England in Pot 2 of Euro 2025 draw?
3 months ago

Why are holders England in Pot 2 of Euro 2025 draw?

The Independent  

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World Cup qualifying draw LIVE: England and Scotland discover opponents as 2026 groups drawn
3 months ago

World Cup qualifying draw LIVE: England and Scotland discover opponents as 2026 groups drawn

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: England drawn with Serbia, Latvia and Albania
3 months 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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3 months 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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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. 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 teams drawn …

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

England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup
3 months ago

England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Al Jazeera  

The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group stage. Spain take on Netherlands in their Nations League quarterfinal, and the winner will join Turkiye, Georgia and Bulgaria in Group E while the losing team goes into Group G alongside Poland, Finland, Lithuania and Malta. World Cup 2022 runners-up …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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. HT Image On Friday, more than a decade on from that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup …

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

Club World Cup 2025: Group tables, how teams qualified and the full fixture list
3 months, 1 week ago

Club World Cup 2025: Group tables, how teams qualified and the full fixture list

New York Times  

The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup was made in Miami on December 5. Group A Club Nation Path Palmeiras Brazil CONMEBOL Libertadores win 2021 Porto Portugal UEFA 4-year ranking Al Ahly Egypt CAF Champions League win 2020-21 Inter Miami United States Host club June 14 : Al Ahly v Inter Miami June 15 : Palmeiras v Porto June …

England could face harder World Cup qualification group as UEFA make significant change to draw format
3 months, 2 weeks ago

England could face harder World Cup qualification group as UEFA make significant change to draw format

Daily Mail  

This Man City team is DONE and Pep Guardiola has been sleeping on the job - LISTEN NOW to It's All Kicking Off! New episodes every Monday and Thursday England could be handed an even harder FIFA World Cup qualifying group as a significant rule change threatens to pit the Three Lions against higher ranking opponents. England could be handed …

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

World Cup qualifying draw seedings in Europe completed by Slovakia, Czech wins in Nations League
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

ZURICH — The draw seedings for 2026 World Cup qualifying groups in Europe were decided Tuesday when the last round of Nations League games saw Slovakia and the Czech Republic secure a higher status. The 16 playoff teams will be the 12 runners-up in the World Cup qualifying groups, plus four teams that finished top of a Nations League group …

Soccer’s ‘worst’ national team rises toward 2026 World Cup chance after Nations League group win
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Who will win Nations League 2024/25 and what do England need for promotion?
5 months, 1 week ago

Who will win Nations League 2024/25 and what do England need for promotion?

The Independent  

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Women’s Six Nations 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and England’s venues
6 months, 1 week ago

Women’s Six Nations 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and England’s venues

The Telegraph  

The Guinness Six Nations signals the start of the pivotal year for the women’s game before England host the Rugby World Cup 2025 in the summer. Sunday, March 23: England v Italy, 3pm England v Italy, 3pm Saturday, March 29: Wales vs England, 4.45pm Wales vs England, 4.45pm Saturday, April 12 : Ireland v England, 4.45pm : Ireland v England, …

FIFA’s World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight
6 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 …

Euro 2025 permutations: What do England need to qualify for the tournament?
8 months ago

Euro 2025 permutations: What do England need to qualify for the tournament?

The Independent  

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UEFA Euro 2024: England vs Switzerland quarterfinal preview, start time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: England vs Switzerland quarterfinal preview, start time

Al Jazeera  

England head into the quarterfinal against Switzerland under pressure after yet another dire performance. Who : England vs Switzerland : England vs Switzerland What: Euro 2024 quarterfinals Euro 2024 quarterfinals Where: Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany When: 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 How to …

Who will misfiring England face next? How Euro 2024 opponents will be decided TODAY - with trouble-hit Netherlands one of five possible rivals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will misfiring England face next? How Euro 2024 opponents will be decided TODAY - with trouble-hit Netherlands one of five possible rivals

Daily Mail  

England sealed top spot in the Euro 2024 group with a forgettable goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday night. The Three Lions have been made to wait to discover their last-16 opponents due to Group C winners facing one of the four best third placed teams in the competition. Gareth Southgate's side await their last-16 opponents after finishing as Group …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup

The Hindu  

It’s the final matchday of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 as lot of sides will be giving one last push to make it to the third round. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Qatar vs India FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier The Blue Tigers have to at least juice out a draw against the mighty …

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

England will do battle with Republic of Ireland after being drawn together for the 2024-25 Nations League tournament... as Scotland are handed nightmare draw in League A
1 year, 1 month ago

England will do battle with Republic of Ireland after being drawn together for the 2024-25 Nations League tournament... as Scotland are handed nightmare draw in League A

Daily Mail  

CHRIS SUTTON on sledging, expletive stand-offs and on-field verbal jousting - It's All Kicking Off podcast Scotland are the highest ranked home nation after promotion to League A England were relegated in September 2022 after a lacklustre last campaign England and the Republic of Ireland will meet competitively for the first time since 1991 in the next edition of the …

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw
1 year, 3 months 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 …

England given favourable draw alongside Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia at the European Championship 2024... while Scotland will face hosts Germany and Wales find themselves in a group of death if they c
1 year, 3 months ago

England given favourable draw alongside Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia at the European Championship 2024... while Scotland will face hosts Germany and Wales find themselves in a group of death if they c

Daily Mail  

England will face Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia in Group C at the 2024 European Championship after being drawn as one of the tournament's top seeds. Gareth Southgate's England side will kick off their qualifying campaign in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen Scotland have been drawn in group a and will face Germany in the opening game in Berlin to …

EURO 2024 DRAW GUIDE: England will discover their group stage fate for next summer's tournament in Germany... so who could they face, who do they want to avoid and which nations are favourites to lift
1 year, 3 months ago

EURO 2024 DRAW GUIDE: England will discover their group stage fate for next summer's tournament in Germany... so who could they face, who do they want to avoid and which nations are favourites to lift

Daily Mail  

England will discover their fate on Saturday as to who they will play in the group stage at the European Championship next summer. Italy go into next summer's tournament as defending champions after beating England in the final of Euro 2020 - which had been delayed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic England's men side will hope to go …

Euro 2024 draw analysis: Spain, Italy, Croatia in toughest group, England happy, France v Netherlands
1 year, 3 months ago

Euro 2024 draw analysis: Spain, Italy, Croatia in toughest group, England happy, France v Netherlands

New York Times  

A virtual ‘group of death’ for Spain, Italy and Croatia, a kind draw for England and a juicy meeting between France and the Netherlands were some of the highlights of the Euro 2024 draw. Dermot Corrigan: Spain manager Luis de la Fuente’s completely blank face when Spain drew Croatia was super impressive, but the poker face slipped when Italy were …

Euro 2024 draw: Top seeds England could face Scotland and Wales
1 year, 3 months ago

Euro 2024 draw: Top seeds England could face Scotland and Wales

The Independent  

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The EURO 2024 Finals Draw Explained
1 year, 3 months 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 …

England will ask players to leave the Indian Premier League EARLY next year to make themselves available for their country after ODI World Cup disaster
1 year, 4 months ago

England will ask players to leave the Indian Premier League EARLY next year to make themselves available for their country after ODI World Cup disaster

Daily Mail  

England’s management are set to get tough with England’s World Cup flops by cutting short the players’ stints at next year’s Indian Premier League. England are due to play a five-match T20 series at home against Pakistan between 22 and 30 May and all of the World Cup squad will be expected to be back in the country a few …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams

The Hindu  

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup journey, giving the lower-ranked teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against football’s continental heavyweights. The Asian Football Confederation’s 20 lowest-ranked teams compete in two-leg, home-and-away series on Thursday and next Tuesday, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round of …

England Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final
1 year, 5 months ago

England Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

The Independent  

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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 draw to happen on Sep 15 in Zurich
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 draw to happen on Sep 15 in Zurich

The Hindu  

The draw for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup will happen in Zurich on September 15, announced the global football body on Tuesday. The tournament, which will be hosted by Indonesia will be contested by the following teams - Argentina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, IR Iran, Japan, Korea Republic, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, New Caledonia, New …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India drawn in Group A alongside Qatar and Kuwait
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India drawn in Group A alongside Qatar and Kuwait

Firstpost  

The draws for the Asian Games were also revealed on Thursday. The India men’s football team were on Thursday placed in Group A of the AFC qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that will be jointly hosted by United States of America, Canada and Mexico. ꜰɪꜰᴀ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴄᴜᴘ 2026 ᴘʀᴇʟɪᴍɪɴᴀʀʏ ᴊᴏɪɴᴛ Qᴜᴀʟɪꜰɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʀᴏᴜɴᴅ 2 🤩👏🏽 ɢʀᴏᴜᴘ ᴀ 🇶🇦 🇮🇳 …

Saudi Arabia’s path to 2026 World Cup starts in qualifying group with Jordan and Tajikistan
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s path to 2026 World Cup starts in qualifying group with Jordan and Tajikistan

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Saudi Arabia’s path to the 2026 World Cup in North America will start in a first qualifying group with neighboring Jordan, Tajikistan, and either Cambodia or Pakistan. Players in the Saudi national team — which upset eventual champion Argentina 2-1 to open last year’s tournament in Qatar — will prepare for the next edition training and …

FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches with 12 groups
2 years ago

FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches with 12 groups

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2026 will host a record 104 matches as 48 teams will compete for the coveted trophy across 12 groups, FIFA announced on Tuesday. The 2026 World Cup will be played across three countries as the USA, Canada and Mexico will host the top football action in three years' time. "The FIFA Council also unanimously made the decision …

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches

Firstpost  

The next FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year’s tournament in Qatar. The expanded 2026 men’s World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the originally planned format of 16 …

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program
2 years ago

FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

Associated Press  

The expanded World Cup in North America got even more supersized on Tuesday. The six-week World Cup will start one year after FIFA launches a 32-team Club World Cup, which could also be staged in North America to test tournament logistics. The format guarantees every World Cup team will play a minimum of three times instead of two, adding up …

2026 World Cup: Fifa to confirm new format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round
2 years ago

2026 World Cup: Fifa to confirm new format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round

The Independent  

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