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Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature 104 matches and new last-32 stage

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Expanded 2026 World Cup to feature 48 teams and new last-32 stage

The 2026 World Cup will feature 12 four-team groups and a last-32 knockout round for the first time. The format for the 48-team tournament, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, was approved at a meeting of the FIFA Council in ...

14 Mar 2023 at 20:02

Sport

Conor Gallagher keen to capitalise on surprise England World Cup call

Conor Gallagher wants to make the most of his surprise spot in England’s World Cup squad after admitting he is fortunate to be in Qatar. A product of the Chelsea youth system, the talented 22-year-old was farmed out to Charlton, Swansea and ...

18 Nov 2022 at 23:45

Sport

With football comes injuries – David Moyes philosophical about World Cup fears

David Moyes believes the number of injuries occurring just ahead of the World Cup is no more than the normal amount for this stage of the season. Tottenham’s Son Heung-min sustained a fractured eye socket during Tottenham’s Champions ...

04 Nov 2022 at 17:03

Sport

‘Me and Chesney are pals now’ – Declan Rice wants regular England gig for Hawkes

Declan Rice wants to see Chesney Hawkes sing at half-time in all of England’s matches at the World Cup and is hoping to land the artist a number one hit. ‘The One and Only’ songsmith performed on the pitch during the interval of ...

02 Dec 2022 at 00:08

Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to Portugal bench for World Cup clash with Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Portugal’s World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland. The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month under a cloud and has cast a shadow over Fernando Santos’ side during their ...

06 Dec 2022 at 20:24

Sport

Relaxed Ben White out to make his own World Cup memories

Ben White admits he has few memories of watching England as he approaches his first World Cup in the same relaxed fashion which has seen him move up through the leagues. The 25-year-old has impressed for Arsenal this season ...

20 Nov 2022 at 08:28

Sport

Chelsea forward Pernille Harder is happy to see her record transfer fee broken

Chelsea attacker Pernille Harder is more than ready to see her record transfer broken, if not smashed. Two years ago, the Denmark international signed a three-year contract with the Blues for a transfer fee widely reported ...

07 Sept 2022 at 10:00

Soccer

2026 World Cup: Extended tournament and new format revealed

The 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico are set to feature 104 games, including a new round-of-32 stage, with plans for three-team groups poised to be abandoned. The finals will be the first to ...

14 Mar 2023 at 12:17

Sport

A group-by-group guide to the opening round of World Cup fixtures

The World Cup begins on Sunday with teams’ form something of a mystery given the unfamiliar mid-season scheduling. Here, the PA news agency looks at what some of the key match-ups and past records can tell us about the ...

18 Nov 2022 at 11:00

Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during parade

Sport

Argentina complete World Cup victory tour in helicopters as fans swarm streets

Argentina’s triumphant World Cup-winning squad were forced to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover after footage appeared to show a fan diving on to their open-top bus. The streets ...

20 Dec 2022 at 22:52

Sport

Gareth Southgate accepts Qatar issues likely to remain World Cup talking point

England manager Gareth Southgate believes it is “highly unlikely” he will only be talking about football when the World Cup gets under way in Qatar. Controversy has surrounded the Gulf state hosting the finals ...

10 Nov 2022 at 18:47

Sport

2026 World Cup set to include a new last-32 stage in extended tournament

14 Mar 2023 at 12:03

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