Fixtures
Full groups and fixtures set for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.
UEFA has set the dates and 20:00 BST kick-off times for all 2025/26 Champions League quarter-final ties, as eight teams advance toward the Budapest final. Matchups feature Liverpool against holders Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal versus Sporting CP, Barcelona facing Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich taking on Real Madrid. Liverpool aim for revenge after last season's penalty shootout loss to PSG.
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The UEFA Nations League 2026/27 league phase fixtures have been announced, running from 24 September to 17 November 2026. Teams in Leagues A, B, and C will each play six matches, while League D nations face four. The schedule includes matchdays across Europe, with most kick-offs at 20:45 CET.
The Premier League has confirmed its January 2026 fixtures, including the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City on January 17. Sky Sports will broadcast key matches, with coverage expanded to at least 215 live games this season. Arsenal's home game against Manchester United is set for January 25.
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The Premier League will feature just one match on Boxing Day, breaking a long-standing UK tradition. Manchester United will face Newcastle on December 26, while the other nine fixtures shift to the weekend and Monday to meet broadcaster commitments. Fans and experts worry this erodes a cherished festive ritual.