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Clarke hails Scotland 'legends' ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Steve Clarke says his Scotland players are already "legends" as he prepares for a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday, with automatic World Cup qualification at stake.

Barca to make long-awaited Camp Nou return on November 22

Barcelona will finally return to their reconstructed Camp Nou stadium against Athletic Bilbao on November 22 in La Liga, the club said Monday, after more than two years in exile

Mbappe, PSG in counterclaims worth hundreds of millions

France captain Kylian Mbappe on Monday claimed 263 million euros ($305m) from Paris Saint-Germain in an escalating dispute over the status of his contract and how his former club treated him.

Ex-PSG footballer Hamraoui claims 3.5m euros damages against club

Former Paris Saint-Germain women's footballer Kheira Hamraoui filed a 3.5 million-euro ($4m) claim against the club on Monday, alleging that she was forced out after she was brutally attacked with an iron bar.

Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days after being admitted with a heart issue.

Tuchel says Bellingham must accept his decisions after substitution's reaction

England coach Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham must accept his decisions after the midfielder expressed frustration at being substituted near the end of a 2-0 win over Albania in World Cup European qualifying on Sunday.

England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign

England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday.

Kane double gives England record-setting finish on road to World Cup

Harry Kane put the seal on flawless England's record-setting finish to their World Cup qualifying campaign with a late double in Sunday's 2-0 win over Albania.

Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia

Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 despite the absence of suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals.

England coach Tuchel plays down records before final World Cup qualifier

Thomas Tuchel said records are not on his mind as he prepares England for their final World Cup qualifier against Albania on Sunday to round off a remarkable campaign.

Palestinian team plays friendly in Spain in front of 50,000 spectators

A selection of Palestinian footballers took on a group of Spanish players from the Basque Country on Saturday in a friendly match with political overtones relating to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in final round of European qualifiers

The final round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Reyna, Balogun on target for USA in 2-1 win over Paraguay

The United States, fueled by goals from Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun, beat Paraguay 2-1 on Saturday in a clash of World Cup-bound teams marred by a stoppage time brawl.

Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp

Spain made almost certain of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday.

Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win

Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro.

Kazakhstan keep Belgium waiting for World Cup ticket

Belgium missed the chance to seal their place at the 2026 World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw in Kazakhstan on Saturday, sending their qualification hopes down to the wire.

Palestinian national team on 'mission' for peace in Spain visit

On a "mission" in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in the hopes of working towards safety and freedom for their people.

Pochettino plans to bring only final 26 players to camp ahead of World Cup

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to bring only the final 26-man roster to his last pre-World Cup training camp, not wanting to cut anyone in the days ahead of the soccer tournament.

Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo

Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.

Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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