- World Cup playoff draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland to learn fate The World Cup is just six months away and 42 of 48 teams have qualified, meaning there are still spots up for grabs. Wales ...

THE Republic of Ireland will learn the task ahead of them in the World Cup play-offs when the draw takes place this afternoon. The Boys in Green sealed their place in today’s draw thanks to ...

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As we exit the final international break of the 2025-26 Premier League and European seasons, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching next summer — but first, the ceremonial pomp of the World Cup ...

The release of the opening round of the 2026 NRL season draw – the first to be developed with artificial intelligence – has left supporters of one popular Sydney club demanding a please explain. Fans ...

The 2026 World Cup qualification process is heading towards its conclusion with today’s two play-off draws. As things currently stand, 42 nations have secured their spots for next summer’s tournament, ...

The qualification process for the 2026 World Cup is almost complete, with just six slots left to be decided. England in October became the first European nation to confirm their spot, and were ...

The 2026 World Cup playoff draw will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET, and Italy will be in pot one. Italy will certainly need to go through the World Cup playoff in March next year ...

THE draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on FRIDAY. Canada, USA and Mexico share hosting duties next summer for the blockbuster tournament that runs from June 11 to July 19. Please provide a ...

The NRL draw is expected to be released late next week, but this masthead can reveal the first details of the schedule for the 2026 season, which has been pieced together by an AI company for the ...