The New York Times

Explained: The Champions League draw, the Swiss Model, and how selection is going digital

The Champions League proper returns next month and this season it will have a brand new format. The ‘Swiss Model’ makes its debut and, as a result, the Champions League draw tomorrow (Thursday) is ...
The New York Times

World Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?

FIFA has confirmed the pots for the 2026 World Cup meaning we now have the clearest idea yet of how the group stages could look at next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The ...
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2026 World Cup draw can separate top-ranked Spain, Argentina, France and England until semifinals

GENEVA (AP) — The 2026 World Cup draw next week will reward the four highest-ranked teams — Spain, Argentina, France and England — who will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded ...
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FIFA Rankings: Spain, Argentina Lead the Top 10 Ahead of World Cup Draw

The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings the day after the direct qualifying rounds for next summer's marquee tournament ...
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South Korea Secures Pot 2 in World Cup Draw, Avoiding Top Teams

The South Korean national football team, led by Manager Hong Myung-bo, has secured 'Pot 2,' a favorable position in the 2026 FIFA North America Central America World Cup finals. This marks the first ...