Premier League stars shine as Germany and Netherlands book World Cup spots
Premier League players were instrumental as Germany and the Netherlands secured their places at the 2026 World Cup with dominant victories in their final qualifying matches on Tuesday.
Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade and Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz both starred in Germany's 6-0 rout of Slovakia. Meanwhile,...
Scotland vs Denmark – Match preview and team news
Scotland face Denmark in a winner-takes-all World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday.
Both sides are chasing automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening. Scotland need victory, while Denmark require only a draw to secure top...
On this day: Henry handball costs Ireland World Cup place
On this day in 2009, Ireland were cheated out of a World Cup place by a handball, with the Boys in Green on the wrong end of one of the most grievous handballs in the history of football.
In a World Cup playoff between the...
Scotland vs Denmark – Predicted lineup and team news
Scotland will host Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday in a winner-takes-all World Cup qualifying match.
Both teams are aiming for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Scotland needing a win to keep their hopes alive, while Denmark can secure top place...
Five of the greatest footballers who never played in a World Cup
Erling Haaland continued his red-hot scoring form with a brace in Norway's stunning 4-1 win over Italy. Crucially, his goals secured his country's place at the 2026 World Cup. This success ends a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage for the nation.
The Manchester City...
Barcelona announce return to Camp Nou stadium
Barcelona have confirmed the club will make their long-awaited return to the Camp Nou this weekend.
The Spanish side last played at their historic home venue in May 2023, with the ground having undergone a transformative redevelopment project.
Barcelona had hoped to complete the project by...
Breaking down Erling Haaland’s incredible goal run for Norway
Erling Haaland continues to make the art of goalscoring look robotically easy.
Haaland continued his blistering start to the season with two goals as Norway thrashed Italy 4-1 at the San Siro this week, booking his nation's first World Cup appearance in 28 years in...
When are the World Cup qualifying play-offs?
The 2026 World Cup lineup is almost complete, though upcoming playoffs will determine the full list of teams taking part in next summer's tournament.
March will see 16 European teams battle to book their ticket to the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
Among them...
Manchester City rekindle transfer interest in Newcastle defender
Manchester City are ready to rekindle their interest in signing Newcastle defender Tino Livramento in the summer.
City expressed interest in signing Livramento last summer but enquires were swiftly shut down. The 22-year-old has impressed since joining Newcastle from Southampton in 2023, making 88 appearances...
Konate ‘happy’ at Liverpool despite contract concerns
Ibrahima Konate has insisted he is 'happy' at Liverpool despite no public progress on a new contract.
Konate's current contract expires in the summer with Real Madrid among the clubs reportedly keen on signing the centre-back.
Liverpool lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Spanish side after his...