The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

Spain, Argentina, France, England will be the top seedsFifa introducing format it utilised at Club World CupThe world’s top four teams will not be able to meet until the semi-finals of next year’s World Cup if they win their groups under a seeding system used by Fifa at the tournament for the first time.It means England would benefit from tennis-style …

Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side are incomparable to European heavyweights Bayern Munich because they have yet to win the Champions League .

FIFA is introducing tennis-style seeding to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.

Luca Brecel has endured a torrid time since winning the World Snooker Championship in 2023

Luca Brecel's career has taken a nosedive since his World Championship triumph in 2023.

This weekend's Qatar Grand Prix will not take place under normal conditions.

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off while playing for Portugal earlier this month.

The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

Reds have a fresh injury concern ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match

Portugal forward was sent off against Republic of IrelandHe missed Armenia game so is free to play at tournamentCristiano Ronaldo has been cleared to play in the opening matches of Portugal’s World Cup campaign after he was handed a suspended sentence for his red card against the Republic of Ireland.The Portugal forward, who was a guest of president Donald …

He still trains with the lads, Vincent Kompany. Not as often these days because Bayern Munich's sessions are a little intense and he keeps suffering injuries in them but the Belgian can still mix it in the rondos.

Daily Mail Sport looks at the 33 men Steve Borthwick used this month and assesses who impressed and who still has work to do as the countdown to the 2027 World Cup continues.

It was around 8pm last Friday night when a tainted hero took the microphone in the function room of a Manchester hotel and resumed the complicated business of being Ryan Giggs in 2025.

It is understood that United didn't begin talks until late in the international break last week, but are keen to keep all three players for the home game against Bournemouth on December 15.

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to play in Portugal's World Cup opener next summer after being banned for one match for his red card in their defeat by Ireland.

Andy Robertson says criticism of Liverpool's form is justified and has urged his team-mates to stay off social media, but believes the good times will return.

Chelsea and Barcelona renew their Champions League rivalry and clash for the first time in seven years at Stamford Bridge

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A Fifa disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but with the final two games suspended, allowing Ronaldo to play in the World Cup

Bly Twomey wins her second gold medal at the European Para Table Tennis Championships with victory in the mixed doubles class 14.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to avoid a ban for the start of Portugal's World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Arteta and Kompany were colleagues at Manchester City

The Premier League leaders are missing a slew of key players in the middle of a key run of fixtures at home and abroad

Tottenham legend returns to north London in Champions League