European play-offs to decide final World Cup places
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries.
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries.
French Ligue 1 title contenders Lens on Monday objected to the potential rescheduling of their top-of-the-table clash with champions Paris-Saint Germain.
The title race appears close to settled, but the fight for European places and survival remains wide open.
Mamelodi Sundowns progressed despite defeat while Berkane needed a late goal as both sides advanced to the CAF Champions League semi-finals.
Mikel Arteta defended his decision to start Kepa after the goalkeeper’s mistake proved decisive in Arsenal’s League Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
Former France and West Ham playmaker Dimitri Payet has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a career defined by creativity and big moments.
Manchester City punished Kepa Arrizabalaga’s howler to lift the League Cup as Nico O’Reilly’s double sealed a 2-0 win against Arsenal.
Tottenham were thrown deeper into the relegation battle with defeat to Nottingham Forest, while Sunderland stunned Newcastle and results reshaped the race for Europe and survival.
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