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Everything you need to know about the Lionesses' World Cup qualifiers
By Ayisha Gulati published
The back-to-back European champions embark on their journey to Brazil - but how do they qualify for World Cup 2027?

World Cup chiefs in conversations about moving 'vulnerable' key fixtures after Mexico violence: report
By Joe Donnohue published
FIFA's 2026 World Cup plans have been dealt another blow in recent days after violence erupted on the streets of host nation Mexico

Ex-Sunderland manager misses World Cup due to personal issues after historic qualification
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat will miss the 2026 World Cup after guiding Curacao to the tournament for the first time in the island's history

Manchester United trio back in England World Cup reckoning
By Steven Chicken published
The England manager is weighing up his options for this summer's World Cup and admits three Manchester United players are in his thoughts

England set to lose ex-Chelsea wonderkid to rival nation before 2026 World Cup
By Kedar Bayley published
A highly-rated England youngster is in talks with Austria to switch his national allegiance before the World Cup

Ex-Aston Villa and England man wants Morgan Rogers to start ahead of Chelsea star at 2026 World Cup
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Villan Emile Heskey has thrown his support behind Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers

Scotland risk losing 15-goal striker ahead of World Cup squad announcement
By Chris Nee published
Prolific Glaswegian frontman has handed Tartan Army boss Steve Clarke a dilemma ahead of the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's thousand goal stare
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE Three years since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, he’s laser-focused on hitting another milestone – 2026 will see him play his last World Cup and further his quest to become the first player to officially score 1,000 career goals. As those who know him tell FFT, he won’t be retiring until he’s done it

ITV sets sail for New York City and glitzy World Cup 2026 studio but BBC adopt different approach
By Chris Nee published
UK coverage of the World Cup is divided between ITV and the BBC and fans are set for two very different broadcast experiences

‘I was next on the plane for England’s 2002 World Cup squad, but I’ve got no complaints about only winning one England cap’ David Dunn reflects on his Three Lions career
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City playmaker won a single cap for his country
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