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Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland finally learn their World Cup 2026 qualifying opponents
By Joe Mewis published
FourFourTwo breaks down the latest set of complicated permutations and UEFA scheduling so you don't have to

Here's what to look out for as in-form Northern Ireland gear up for Switzerland friendly
By Tom Hancock published
Our statistical preview of Friday's big game in Belfast

World Cup 2026: The UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL
By Mark White published
The UEFA qualifying groups for World Cup 2026 are here, as home nations look to book places at the 48-team tournament

Northern Ireland could be forced to play home game outside of UK, following government demands
By Ryan Dabbs published
Northern Ireland still have two games remaining in their Nations League campaign, but one might not be played at their Windsor Park home

What changes have been made for the Nations League? Everything you need to know
By Steven Chicken published
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all have more on the line in this season's edition of the Nations League

The best British attackers ever
By Tom Hancock published
Best Brits Ranking the finest forwards to emerge from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Team GB at the 2028 Olympics: Stance clear on UK men's football team competing in Los Angeles
By Steven Chicken published
The idea has been historically unpopular among the home nations, despite an exception being made in 2012

Olympics 2024: What would a men's Team GB football side look like?
By Steven Chicken last updated
Team GB doesn't enter a men's team to the Olympic games - but if it did, it might look a little like this...

Colin Murray exclusive: “I can’t describe what it meant to me when Conor Bradley broke through at Liverpool – as a Northern Ireland fan, I’d love to see him and Trent Alexander-Arnold in the same team”
By Chris Flanagan published
The Countdown host explains why he wants the young Reds full-back to become 'one of the best there's ever been'
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