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Cristhian Mosquera endorsed for huge switch, as international tug of war ensues
By Peter Fitzpatrick published
The Arsenal defender is eligible for both Spain and Colombia ahead of next summer's tournament

‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer

‘A guy went, ‘If I give you something, can I have a selfie with it?’ He pulled his f**king glass eye out and said, ‘Can you hold that?’ Paul Gascoigne on his greatest fan encounters
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gazza has been the subject of adoring fans for almost four decades

‘I didn’t actually mind playing on the left - but with England it was different, I just wasn’t enjoying playing for England. Do I regret stopping early? Yeah, I probably do’ Paul Scholes on why he REALLY retired from international duty
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United midfielder turned out 66 times for the Three Lions

James Maddison exclusive ‘I don’t know when I’ll be back yet, I’m not thinking about the World Cup – I’m working so hard in my rehab, I’m so hungry to be back doing my thing for Tottenham and proving myself again’
By Chris Flanagan published
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been on the sidelines since damaging his ACL in August, but is determined to hit his best form when he returns

England and Scotland's dream World Cup draws: How to get the kindest group stage possible
By Steven Chicken last updated
England and Scotland will be hoping for the kindest World Cup 2026 group stage draw possible with some permutations making it less straightforward than just picking the lowest-ranked possible sides in each pot

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes so many fans happy, and there were similar cases before – it’s good that he’s been allowed to play from the beginning of the World Cup’ Former Manchester United team-mate backs FIFA decision not to increase legend’s suspension
By Chris Flanagan published
The Portugal forward will be able to play in the first match of next year’s tournament, after governing body’s ruling over red card

Build your own World Cup trophy! Must-have merch made of 18-carat LEGO available for pre-order
By Chris Nee published
LEGO collectibles have become an underrated building block of behind-closed-doors football fandom and World Cup 2026 is delivering the ultimate prize
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