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World Cup 2026 draw: Every group confirmed for the tournament

By Mark White last updated

The World Cup 2026 draw sees a record 48 teams drawn into 12 groups

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World Cup 2026 squads: Every nation's latest selection

By Mark White published

SQUADS World Cup 2026 squads will be finalised ahead of the competition, with all but six nations confirmed

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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad: Herve Renard's latest squad ahead of the Arab Cup and World Cup draw

By Ewan Gennery published

The Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, with Herve Renard back at the helm

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar chosen to host further World Cup games - is it another controversial decision?

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are still competing for their place at the 2026 World Cup and have been handed a home advantage for the next stage

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Jhon Duran of Aston Villa signs a new contract pictured with Unai Emery manager of Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath training ground on October 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

'I'm not convinced he can become an amazing player. He's just a no.2 striker and they are being offered a ridiculous amount of money for him' Premier League legend hails 'amazing' deal for Jhon Duran, with Aston Villa cashing in on the Colombian

By Matthew Holt published

Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran moved to Al-Nassr in a move worth up to £71m

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TOPSHOT - Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

By Mark White published

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

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Yaya Toure and Roberto Mancini at Manchester City in 2012.

Yaya Toure reunites with ex-Manchester City boss in new international coaching role

By Ben Mountain published

The legendary midfielder has taken up a new position that will see him link up with his former Sky Blues manager in the Middle East

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Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain and Cristiano Ronaldo of Ruyadh XI fight for possession during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium on January 19, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi available for loan – with Saudi Arabia ready to reignite rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo: report

By Ryan Dabbs published

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo endured a decade-long rivalry in Spain - and could be set to compete against each other in the Middle East

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Tony Adams sacking brutal managerial dismissals

The most brutal managerial sackings: Text messages, half-time dismissals, kids' birthday parties and more

By Ryan Dabbs last updated

Managerial sackings can often be described as "mutual agreement" nowadays - they're anything but mutual in the case of these ten unlucky bosses

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Fateh at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium in al-Hasa, on August 25, 2023. (Photo by Ali Al-HAJI / AFP) (Photo by ALI AL-HAJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo claims his role as 'pioneer' for Saudi Pro League has helped attract star names

By Ryan Dabbs published

High-profile players have moved to Saudi Arabia this summer, which Cristiano Ronaldo is taking credit for

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