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USA's 2026 World Cup group opponents confirmed

The USMNT discovered its 2026 World Cup group opponents in a star-studded draw. They will face Australia, Paraguay, and a UEFA playoff winner. Get the full fixture details and analysis here.

Wenger defends 48-team World Cup expansion

FIFA's Arsene Wenger insists expanding the World Cup to 48 teams is the correct move, citing reduced quality gaps and youth development. Discover the full story.

World Cup 2026 Draw: Live from Washington DC

Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

World Cup 2026 Draw: Worst-Case Scenarios Revealed

Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.

FIFA Scales Back Dynamic Pricing for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.

Trump's 160-post social media blitz fuels stamina debate

President Donald Trump posted 160 times on Truth Social in under four hours, mixing conspiracy theories and attacks on foes. The 79-year-old's online frenzy reignites questions about his energy levels. Read the full analysis.

Squires' Cartoon View on 2026 World Cup Buildup

Guardian cartoonist David Squires offers his unique, illustrated perspective on the themes and personalities shaping the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Explore his latest work.

World Cup 2026 Draw: Date, UK Time, Pots and Seeds

Your complete guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. Find out the date, UK start time, how the new seeding system works, and what it means for England and Scotland. Watch live on BBC Two.

Australia's favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed

Australia will discover their group stage opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in a Sydney draw that sets up a favourable path to the knockout rounds. The expanded 24-team tournament will be held across seven cities.

Cheating allegations in chess end in tragedy

The death of grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky following unproven cheating claims by Vladimir Kramnik exposes deep problems in competitive chess. Read the full investigation.

England Face Brazil in 2026 World Cup Draw

England drawn against Brazil in 2026 World Cup group stage. Can Southgate's squad overcome the five-time champions? Read our analysis of the challenging draw.

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