Thomas Tuchel’s England are joint-third favourites for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is looming on the horizon for 2026 and the early favourites are Spain, though England are somehow not far behind them.
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Donald Trump offers World Cup ‘incentive’ to Russia to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump had no idea that Russia were not allowed to play in the 2026 World Cup. Now he says their inclusion is “possible”.
2026 World Cup Power Rankings as 52 countries topped by Argentina
It is somehow barely a year until the actual World Cup takes place next summer in North America, so we’ve gone early with the beloved Power Rankings.
World Cup 2026 qualification: who’s already qualified, who’s likely to join them, and how it all works
We already know seven of the 48 heading for the World Cup and can start to have a decent go at guessing a good chunk of the remaining 41…
Raphinha’s words spectacularly backfire as ’embarrassing’ Brazil thumped by Argentina
Raphinha was made to eat his own words after his Brazil side were thumped 4-1 against rivals Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers.
F36Skive: Ashworth out at Man Utd – how many other Prem sporting directors can you identify?
Manchester United have binned their sporting director – but would you recognise the other 18 currently holding sway in the Premier League?
Top ten greatest England finals performances of our lifetime has a new entry
We’re grateful to England – finally – and Ollie Watkins that an update to this list is necessary. Please, God – let us rewrite about a new No.1 next Monday…
Top scorers in 2023: Erling Haaland and his 44 goals kept him clear of Kane and Mbappe
Erling Haaland scored 44 goals in 2023 and that kept him clear of the competition despite playing no football in the final weeks of the year.