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.
Real Madrid's defensive woes increase for Olympiacos trip
MADRID :Real Madrid will face Olympiacos in Wednesday's Champions League clash with a paper-thin defence after a new wave of injuries and illness struck on the eve of their crucial trip to Greece.
Marcus Rashford is thriving in positive atmosphere at Barcelona – Hansi Flick
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said a “change of atmosphere” has done Marcus Rashford good following his loan move from Manchester United.
'Sincaraz' in full swing, but ITF chief sees challengers looming
BENGALURU :Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner may have turned men's tennis into a duopoly over the last two years by sweeping the Grand Slams, but International Tennis Federation CEO Ross Hutchins is convinced a new wave of challengers will emerge.
Wings win WNBA draft lottery for 2nd consecutive season; Tempo to pick 6th or 7th
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night.