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    WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

    Italy only have themselves to blame for missing a third straight World Cup

    We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup; in the end, it came down to bad decisions and bad performances, like it always does.

    7hGabriele Marcotti
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    Against all odds Iraq clinch the final 2026 World Cup spot

    For the first time in 40 years, Iraq have secured a place at the FIFA World Cup. Under the guidance of Graham Arnold, it's a remarkable achievement considering the obstacles this squad has faced.

    14hJoey Lynch

    World Cup-bound DRC can finally banish the ghosts of 52 years ago

    The Congolese defeated Jamaica in a playoff that was about more than just qualification, it was an opportunity for this nation -- the fallen giants of the African game -- to reopen history and ultimately, hopefully, rewrite it.

    13hEd Dove

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    2026 FIDE CANDIDATES

    PRAGG, VAISHALI AND DIVYA IN ACTION

    FIDE Candidates: Pragg draws with Blubaum as Sindarov races into sole lead; Divya suffers loss

    Praggnanandhaa played out an uneventful draw, while Divya was in trouble right off the opening.

    3hAaditya Narayan
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    FIDE Candidates: Pragg suffers loss to leader Sindarov; Vaishali, Divya grab another draw in Round 3

    Praggnanandhaa succumbed to a late time-scramble, while Divya grabbed a draw when all seemed lost.

    1dSunaadh Sagar

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    UWCL ON DISNEY+

    Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest updates from UWCL quarterfinal

    Chelsea host Arsenal in the second leg of this all-English Women's Champions League quarterfinal, and you can follow all the updates live on ESPN.

    6mShubi Arun
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    Bayern's late double ends Man United's UWCL run

    Manchester United's debut season in the UEFA Women's Champions league came an end on Wednesday after Bayern Munich scored twice in the final 10 minutes to progress 5-3 on aggregate.

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    Le Tissier frustrated to see Man United eliminated by Bayern set pieces

    Maya Le Tissier reflects on Manchester United's first ever Women's Champions League campaign after defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.

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    WORLD CUP SQUAD SELECTION

    Predicting England's 2026 World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel take, who's on the fringes?

    The auditions are over. England's men's team have played their final matches before Thomas Tuchel names his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup. So who makes the plane?

    4hTom Hamilton
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    If England are going to win the World Cup, it's because of Harry Kane

    England were without their star player as they failed to beat Japan at Wembley, only proving how important the Bayern Munich striker is for this team.

    21hJames Olley

    Ranked: All 48 teams that can win the 2026 World Cup

    We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.

    9hRyan O'Hanlon

    SPURS APPOINT DE ZERBI

    Why have Tottenham hired De Zerbi? Are his tactics right for a relegation fight?

    De Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager of a turbulent season. Why have Spurs turned to him, and is his playing style suited to battle against the drop?

    12hJames Olley, Sam Tighe
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    Tudor's disastrous six-week stint has left Spurs even closer to relegation. What happened?

    Igor Tudor will be remembered at Tottenham Hotspur as the firefighter who used gasoline instead of water. That's if he's remembered at all.

    2dJames Olley

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