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England 'not thinking about points difference' against France
England hooker Brad O'Neill says his side will resist the urge to go for broke when they face France in their second Rugby League World Cup match in Perth on Saturday.
England star Kildunne dropped for Canada rematch
Ellie Kildunne has been dropped to the bench in the England Red Roses squad to face Canada on Friday, a week on from suffering defeat in Toronto which ended a 41-match unbeaten run.
Rugby League World Cup 2026: England 'not thinking about points difference' before France game, says Brad O'Neill
England suffered Rugby League World Cup opening game loss to Tonga; they now have to get a large win against France and then beat Papua New Guinea handsomely to keep slim hopes of progressing to the semi-finals alive; England play France on Saturday October 24 at 7.35am
Rugby League World Cup 2026: England suffer huge blow as Strange ruled out
Jasmin Strange's withdrawal from the England squad with a knee injury is a "devastating blow" to their World Cup prospects says head coach Stuart Barrow.
Questions and answers for the 2027 World Cup roster
The USWNT is now eight months away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is the roster rebuild coming along?
Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse
Jonathan Bukabakwa gets extra five-year ban from Fifa DR Congoโs FA must improve education and compliance A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for sexual abuse of a minor has had his ban extended by five years to 2048
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Original explainers, previews and travel tips, written for fans.
How the 48-team 2026 World Cup format actually works
Twelve groups, a brand-new Round of 32, and 104 matches. I'll walk you through the whole thing without the jargon.
8 min read โThe 16 host cities: a fan's guide to United 2026
Three countries, sixteen cities, four time zones. Here's my rundown of where it's all happening and what each region brings.
8 min read โEstadio Azteca: the stadium that has seen it all
In 2026 Mexico City's grand old ground becomes the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups. Let me tell you why that matters.
7 min read โWho can actually win the 2026 World Cup?
A 48-team field widens the cast, but the list of realistic winners is still short. Here's how I'd read the contenders.
8 min read โDebutants, comebacks and the storylines I'll be following
The scoreline is rarely the best part of a World Cup. These are the human stories I'll be watching for in 2026.
7 min read โPlanning a 2026 World Cup trip: what I'd sort out first
Tickets, travel between host cities, and the realities of following a tournament across a continent. A practical, no-nonsense checklist.
8 min read โDid you know?
The records and quirks behind the first 48-team World Cup.
2026 is the first World Cup hosted by three nations โ Canada, Mexico and the United States.
It is also the first 48-team World Cup, expanding from 32 and running a record 104 matches.
Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium ever to host matches at three different World Cups.
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.