2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina, Spain Don't Have to Meet Until Semifinals
The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedure for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament is set.
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World Cup draw to keep Spain-Argentina, France-England apart before final
(makes clear in paragraph three that teams have to win their groups)
Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for World Cup
The Republic of Ireland will be bottom seeds if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Man United's Sesko out for a few weeks, Amorim says ahead of Everton clash
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester United will be without striker Benjamin Sesko for "a few weeks" boss Ruben Amorim confirmed on Friday ahead of Monday's Premier League clash against visiting Everton.
'FIFA Series' for smaller nations to expand in 2026 and add women's edition
The second "FIFA Series", sponsored biennial tournaments for mainly lower-ranked and lesser-financed nations, will expand in 2026 and launch a new women's edition, the global governing body said on Friday.
Kone scores, then gets sent off as Canadian men's soccer team beats Venezuela
Canada heads into the World Cup year on the back of a win — and moving in the right direction, according to coach Jesse Marsch.
Auger-Aliassime into ATP Finals last four, Sinner unbeaten
TURIN, Italy: Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the last four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4 7-6(4) round-robin win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Friday and Jannik Sinner extended his indoor hardcourt unbeaten run by beating American Ben Shelton.
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 to begin in Yanbu
JEDDAH: The seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia will take place from Jan. 3–17, 2026, with more than 800 participants set to compete.