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Mbappe in training

Mbappe heads to World Cup with critics circling after challenging season in Madrid

When Sweden welcomed the world: The story of the 1958 FIFA World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenges Michael Olise to play leading role at World Cup

Olise nets stunning hat-trick as France head for World Cup with victory over Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill extends contract until 2032

Everything you need to know about the European Play-Offs for the 2026 World Cup

Every nation that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup plus the groups

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final

Italy's World Cup hopes remain alive after battling past Northern Ireland in semi-final

Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs

Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career

Gattuso prioritising 'right mentality' as Italy prepare for World Cup play-off

Federico Chiesa earns recall to Italy squad for World Cup play-offs

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy wary of Edin Dzeko threat ahead of crucial play-off clash

Kasper Schmeichel withdraws from Denmark's crucial World Cup playoff matches

France grouped with Norway at FIFA World Cup, Spain and Brazil handed challenges

Italy boss Gattuso getting ready for 'physical' playoff clash with Northern Ireland

World Cup playoffs drawn with Italy hosting Northern Ireland, Denmark & Sweden learn fates

Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg to maintain strong home form ahead of World Cup playoffs

Slovakia snatch win over Northern Ireland in qualifier after two goals ruled out

Which European nations can qualify for the World Cup in the next round of matches?

Germany making encouraging progress during World Cup qualifiers, says Nagelsmann

Woltemade guides Germany past Northern Ireland to remain top of group

Northern Ireland move joint-top of Group A after World Cup qualifying win against Slovakia

Nick Woltemade not yet in Germany training after suffering flu