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.
FIFA alters World Cup draw format so top sides won't meet early - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5 will reward the four highest-ranked teams — Spain, Argentina, France and England — which will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.
Liverpool seek solace from domestic woes in Champions League against PSV
LIVERPOOL, England :Liverpool host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday hoping Europe can provide relief from a domestic nightmare for the Premier League champions that boss Arne Slot called "ridiculous."
Matthijs de Ligt wants response from Man Utd after ‘really bad’ Everton defeat
Matthijs de Ligt says Manchester United must stick together, pinpoint their problems and bounce back from Monday’s “really bad night” at home to 10-man Everton.
Ajax look for boost in battle of basement dwellers
Ajax Amsterdam are hoping home success against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday can galvanise a season that has set off alarm bells and is threatening to be one of their worst.
Amorim understands Mainoo, Zirkzee frustrations but club comes first
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim understands why Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee may look to leave in January in search of regular football with the World Cup approaching but the Portuguese says he must put the club's interests first.