NBC Sports
2026 World Cup groups confirmed: Full draw, groups, details
Liberal
The 2026 World Cup draw has taken place with the 12 groups confirmed for the tournament next summer.
April 23, 2026, 11:06 am
The Athletic
2026 World Cup odds: Spain, England, France top list of favorites with 48-team field set
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 12:58 pm
www.foxsports.com
2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: Spain, Argentina Heavily Favored
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 3:05 pm
The Guardian
World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10
Liberal
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament
April 1, 2026, 2:30 pm
USA TODAY
World Cup stars to watch from Sweden, Turkey and more qualifiers
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 1:21 pm
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly, get ready to meet Iraq, the final team to qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 11:40 am
TSN
How do Groups F and K shape up with Iraq and DR Congo slotting in?
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 5:44 pm
ESPN
Gennaro Gattuso steps down as Italy boss after World Cup failure
Liberal
Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as Italy manager after overseeing their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
April 3, 2026, 10:30 am
www.foxsports.com
Italy Soccer President And Gianluigi Buffon Resign After Third World Cup Failure
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 1:36 pm
www.sportingnews.com
Next Italy head coach: Top candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso after World Cup qualifying failure
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 12:00 pm
Winnipeg Free Press
Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy’s coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup – Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
April 3, 2026, 6:27 am
www.sportingnews.com
Next Italy head coach: Top candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso after World Cup qualifying failure
Conservative
For the third time in the last 12 years, the Italian national team is reeling from a World Cup qualifying failure, and a search for their next head coach will commence after the departure of Gennaro Gattuso.
April 2, 2026, 12:00 pm
GB News
Italy football president quits job in dramatic response to World Cup heartbreak
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 7:35 am
www.foxsports.com
Italy soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 7:16 am
The Japan Times
Italy's soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
Liberal
April 3, 2026, 12:46 am
Sports Illustrated
Transfer News, Rumors: Haaland’s Barcelona Demand; Real Madrid Receive Fernandez Boost
Liberal
Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Ibrahima Konaté, Vitinha and Riccardo Calafiori all feature in the gossip.
April 2, 2026, 5:05 pm
Daily Express
Arsenal in 'pole position' for £35m transfer with talks confirmed by agent
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 11:42 am
www.foxsports.com
Revealed: Man United plan to axe five high earners to free up more than $1m per week on wage bill
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 6:59 am
The Athletic
Everton hopeful of keeping Jack Grealish beyond end of loan spell
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 10:22 am
The Guardian
More than half of World Cup countries face extra costs as Fifa fails to agree US tax deal
Liberal
Failure to agree tax exemption means additional costs for countries with the burden to fall disproportionately on smaller nations
April 2, 2026, 5:17 am
The Times Of India
FIFA seemingly hit with major glitch as fans’ struggle exposed ahead of World Cup
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 7:44 pm
Toronto Sun
FIFA World Cup ticket prices skyrocket for Canada’s opener
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 1:09 pm
Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund 'face major issue with iconic Yellow Wall south stand' as furious club chief hits out at 'NONSENSE' decision
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 5:54 am
Toronto Star
Monaco and US striker Balogun mounting Champions League challenge in Ligue 1
Liberal
Monaco was unstoppable in Ligue 1 before the international break and now a Champions League spot is within reach.
April 2, 2026, 4:43 am
The Independent
Late Bayern Munich goals see Man United exit Women’s Champions League
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 1:42 pm
Sports Illustrated
Chelsea Set All the Wrong Premier League Records With Latest Financial Results
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 11:50 am
www.foxsports.com
The BlueCo project has been exposed! Why Chelsea were the Premier League's biggest losers of the international break
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 11:00 pm
The Independent
Gianluigi Buffon joins Italy chief in resigning after failing to deliver World Cup qualification again
Liberal
Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for the third time in a row after their play-off final defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina
April 2, 2026, 11:27 am
The Guardian
Italian football in crisis as FA chief resigns and Ceferin issues Euro 2032 warning
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 8:48 am
www.foxsports.com
Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 7:16 am
Al Jazeera
World Cup 2026: Italy’s football chief resigns after qualifying failure
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 10:26 am
Fury over ‘monumental’ FIFA, Trump World Cup ‘betrayal’
The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup final show that FIFA are selling some for almost $11,000 – around $15,900 (AUD).
April 2, 2026, 6:35 pm
GB News
Fifa charges thousands for World Cup final tickets as England fans rage at 'most expensive cost in history'
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 2:54 pm
The Athletic
How FIFA used dynamic pricing to milk millions more out of 2026 World Cup tickets
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 11:22 am
The Independent
FIFA World Cup tickets chaos as fans face long queues and pricing row
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 1:50 pm
Sports Illustrated
France Leads 2026 World Cup Revolt Over Staggering Costs—Report
Liberal
The most expensive World Cup in history is impacting qualified teams as well as fans across the globe.
April 2, 2026, 11:00 am
Daily Mail
World Cup sparks global fury as US ticketing tricks banned at previous tournaments make it the priciest sports event EVER
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 10:22 am
www.foxsports.com
FIFA appears to have technical difficulties with World Cup ticket sales
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 10:55 am
TSN
No Italy, no problem: Canada's FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw
Conservative
Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup remains a pricey and difficult task, despite the host nation facing a less popular opponent than expected.
April 2, 2026, 7:38 am
CityNews Toronto
Toronto's Bosnian community celebrates World Cup place
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 4:47 pm
www.sportingnews.com
Canada vs. Bosnia tickets for FIFA World Cup: See the best prices, seats for 2026 Group B match in Toronto
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 11:34 am
Sports Illustrated
Four Key Takeaways From Canada’s March Friendlies Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 4:00 am
The Japan Times
Nadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumph
Liberal
Nielsen became the first foreign manager of the women's team in 2024.
April 2, 2026, 11:08 pm
South China Morning Post
Japan axe coach Nils Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup for ‘lacking passion’
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 10:30 pm
BBC Sport
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma vows to restore national side after failure to reach World Cup
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 11:00 am
The Athletic
Nils Nielsen leaves Japan 12 days after Asian Cup win, Michihisa Kano to take charge of U.S. friendlies
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 3:54 am








