England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia: 'We’re building something special'
England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
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Trump threatens to pull World Cup games from Boston over unrest - ESPN
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he'd suggested had been «taken over» by recent unrest.
Italy guarantee World Cup playoff spot with 3-0 win over Israel
UDINE, Italy :Italy beat Israel 3-0 at home on Tuesday thanks to a Mateo Retegui double and a late goal from Gianluca Mancini, securing at least a World Cup playoff berth amid tension between police and some demonstrators at a pro-Palestinian march.
Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy v Israel World Cup qualifier
UDINE, Italy :Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Tuesday marched in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy's World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, concluding their mostly peaceful protest with clashes involving police.
Italian Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police, demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier
UDINE: Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel was prefaced by clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police on Tuesday as thousands of people marched through Udine in anger at the hosting of a match they felt should not be played. The Gaza ceasefire deal signed on Monday and a hostage and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas did nothing to dampen the resolve of around 10,000 protesters who descended on the small city in Italy’s far north-east, a small section of whom were involved in disorder at the end of the march. Over 1,000 police officers and army personnel were deployed while helicopters and drones flew overhead to keep a watch on a demonstration which was kept several kilometers away from the Bluenergy Stadium hosting the Group I fixture. There was little chance of protesters reaching the stadium as checkpoints were put up in a ring around it, with spectators having to pass concrete barriers and metal detectors in order to watch a match which is key to Italy’s bid to ensure they qualify for a World Cup for the first time since 2014. The security operation was designed to stop rioting and ensure no-one gets near the ground or the Israel team, but although the march started peacefully in warm autumn sunshine it ended with police using a water cannon and tear gas on some of the marchers who threw rocks at officers. There was little sign of violent disorder when the march started at around 1800 local time , with the loudest noise the drumming and sound systems accompanying dancing from people of ages, who waved Palestinian flags and banners which read “show Israel the red card.” “There’s no more bombs and that makes us happy, but the problem with this peace plan is that there is no talk of a
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally against Italy v Israel World Cup qualifier
UDINE, Italy :Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets on Tuesday in the northern Italian city of Udine before Italy's World Cup soccer qualifier against Israel, amid tight security measures against possible infiltration by violent groups.
FIFA to help Gaza rebuild football infrastructure, says Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pledged the governing body’s support to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza as part of wider post-war reconstruction efforts following Monday's peace summit in Egypt.
Israel coach vows to turn the page after heavy defeat in Norway
UDINE, Italy :Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon on Monday said his team were ready for a new start in a key clash against Italy, after they suffered a heavy defeat in Norway last week in the World Cup qualifiers.