World Cup 2026
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NEW ISSUE: The top 50 Premier League players ranked! Palermo’s resurgence, Morgan Rogers and Nico Williams, Hearts’ title tilt, World Cup play-offs previewed, plus Marcelo Q&A
By Mark White published
MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday March 5

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

World Cup plans in turmoil as city withholds licence for Scotland and England games
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
“If nobody gives money, there’s no World Cup in Foxborough,” a town manager has said

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 star's World Cup hopes suffer major blow after club setback
By Steven Chicken published
The Real Madrid and England star has gone down with a hamstring injury that may be worse than first thought

England confirm post-World Cup 2026 manager in Thomas Tuchel update
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
England have revealed their future plans in the dugout, up to Euro 2028

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

'The 2026 World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me. I either play at this one or never. I’ve got to try and manifest it' Dan Burn is hoping to add an incredible chapter to his fairy tale career
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Scoring at Wembley, winning a trophy, breaking into the England squad, Dan Burn's scriptwriter had a field day in 2025, but there could be one more incredible chapter to write in 2026

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
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