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Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales, accused of sex assault and coercion over forcible kiss, is surrounded by media as he leaves after taking the stand during his trial at the court of San Fernando de Henares, east of Madrid, on February 11, 2025. Spain's former football federation chief has given his version of events in his trial over his forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso. The 47-year-old provoked worldwide outrage after he cupped Hermoso's head and gave her an unsolicited kiss during the medal ceremony after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

By Sarah Rendell published

Luis Rubiales had been on trial for the incident after Spain won the 2023 World Cup

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Didier Deschamps announces France exit, with World Cup 2026 on the horizon

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

France will head into World Cup 2026 knowing they have an upcoming vacancy to fill

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Alyssa Naeher of the USA saves a penalty from Steph Houghton of England during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 02, 2019 in Lyon, France.

‘To miss a penalty to potentially take you to a World Cup final is heartbreaking. There’s always got to be a scapegoat – David Beckham called me the next day’: England legend recalls 'devastating' moment

By Sarah Rendell published

David Beckham called Steph Houghton after the 'devastating' moment in 2019

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World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL: Robert Pires draws England during the FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw at the Home of FIFA on December 13, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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

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TOPSHOT - Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

By Mark White published

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - June 30: Brazil Full Squad Group (br) Lucio, Edmilson, Roque Junior, Gilberto Silva, Marcos, Kaka, Vampeta' Anderson Polga, Dida, Rogerio Ceni, Juliano Belletti, (fr) Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Kleberson, Rivaldo, Cafu, Junior, Ricardinho, Luizao, Edilson, Denilson, Juninho Paulista before the FIFA World Cup Final Match 2002 match between Germany and Brazil at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30, 2002 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him

By Ryan Dabbs published

EXCLUSIVE Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

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The World Cup trophy is seen during rehearsal ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw at Doha Exhibition Center on April 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

When does World Cup 2026 qualifying begin?

By Steven Chicken last updated

The 2026 World Cup heads stateside for the first time since 1994

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England captain Harry Kane

Harry Kane talks international retirement plans with England

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

England striker Harry Kane has revealed his future intentions with the national side

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola offered shock Manchester City exit - by former team-mate: report

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City future is still being decided, and he may just have been offered a route out of England

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San Marino, San Marino - September 5: Simon Lüchinger of Liechtenstein and Andrea Contadini of San Marino compete for the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 League D - Group 1 match between San Marino and Liechtenstein at San Marino Stadium on September 5, 2024 in San Marino, San Marino. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

San Marino could qualify for World Cup 2026 without winning a single game

By Ryan Dabbs last updated

San Marino and Scotland play their final Nations League game of the campaign on Monday, but only the southern European minnows can still reach the World Cup play-offs via that competition

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