England face daunting trek as World Cup 2026 schedule is finalised – and it’s not great news for Scotland fans back home
England and Scotland have now learned their full schedules for the 2026 World Cup. England's World Cup scheduleEngland will meet Croatia in their opening match on June 17 in what will be a rematch of their semi-final clash in 2018. And it will be Haiti's first World Cup since 1974, which was the first tournament they qualified for. In what was their World Cup opener, they lost 2-1 against the eventual champions. Scotland schedule at the 2026 World Cup June 13 - Haiti vs Scotland - Boston Stadium - Kick-off 2am UK time June 19 - Scotland vs Morocco - Boston Stadium - Kick-off 11pm UK time June 24 - Scotland vs Brazil - Miami Stadium - Kick-off 11pm UK timeWhen could the Republic of Ireland play?
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December 06, 2025 20:51 UTC
England and Scotland fans discover where their opening World Cup games will be played
England and Scotland fans have found out where their World Cup group games will be played when the tournament kicks off in June. England, who are in Group L, will begin their tournament against Croatia in Dallas at 4pm EST (9pm BST) on 17 June. Scotland are in Group C, and their first match will be against Haiti in Boston at 9pm EST on 13 June (2am BST 14 June). Read more:Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no otherWales and Northern Ireland have yet to find out if they will qualify. The World Cup final will be a 3pm EST (8pm BST) kick-off in New Jersey, New York, on 19 July.
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December 06, 2025 19:15 UTC
World Cup 2026 kick-off times revealed — and where England will play
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December 06, 2025 18:38 UTC
A look back at the Irvine and Kilwinning pics from 2005
Who can you spot in these Irvine and Kilwinning pics from 20 years ago? Woodlands pupils get into the festive spirit (Image: Newsquest)Woodlands Primary pupils enjoyed a festive fayre in early December 2005. Pop Idol 2005 in Kilwinning (Image: Newsquest)Kilwinning’s Pop Idol competition reached a spectacular climax in December 2005. Kilmarnock’s Linda Muirhead won the title, with Carrie Paterson from Irvine second and Pat Walker from Kilwinning third. Irvine Meadow picked up an award in December 2005 (Image: Newsquest)Runaway Ayrshire District League winners Irvine Meadow won the Stagecoach team of the month award in December 2005.
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December 06, 2025 18:28 UTC
More is less — backing so many World Cup minnows will be exhausting
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December 06, 2025 18:10 UTC
Meghan Markle 'reaches out' to ailing father Thomas after he has life-saving surgery to amputate his leg
Meghan Markle has reached out to her father Thomas after he was forced to have life-saving surgery to amputate his leg. A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex had previously declined to comment on reports, first published exclusively by the Daily Mail, that Meghan’s father was ill. But in an updated statement this evening, they said: 'I can confirm she [Meghan] has reached out to her father.' Meghan has been estranged from her father since her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 after he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run up to the big day. Mr Markle has never met his son-in-law Prince Harry or grandchildren Archie, six and four-year-old Lilibet.
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December 06, 2025 18:08 UTC
Mo Salah guilty of brazen disloyalty — but keeping him wasn’t a mistake
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December 06, 2025 18:07 UTC
Get into the festive swing — with carols, ghosts and treats for your ears
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December 06, 2025 18:02 UTC
World Cup 2026 schedule live updates: Time and location of every game at next year’s tournament revealed
The complete 2026 World Cup schedule has been announced. The USMNT will start their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in LA on June 12 at 9 p.m. They play Australia in Seattle on June 19 at 3 p.m. before taking on a playoff winner in LA on June 25 at 10 p.m. The draw for the tournament took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. yesterday and followed President Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. You can also share your thoughts by emailing live@theathletic.com.
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December 06, 2025 17:53 UTC
Police apologise to Jewish leaders over Maccabi Tel Aviv report
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December 06, 2025 17:16 UTC
I've been cheated on so many times I've chosen life of celibacy
It was the third time loyal Jessica had been cheated on – but it wasn’t the last. AdvertisementJessica, now 64, has sworn herself off men for good and lives a life of enforced celibacy. “I’ve been in relationships with students, Oxford dons and businessmen – and they all cheated on me. But just as Jessica began to regain her trust in Oxford’s men, history repeated itself. “I’ve moved on, but I am off men for good – certainly ones from Oxford,” adds Jessica, who has one daughter.
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December 06, 2025 13:31 UTC
World Cup 2026 schedule LIVE: England, Scotland & USA discover fate as some games start at 5am UK time
LUCK OF THE DRAWLUCK OF THE DRAW World Cup 2026 schedule LIVE: England, Scotland & USA discover fate as some games start at 5am UK time – reactionTHE World Cup schedule has been announced and some games will kick-off in the early hours of the morning for UK fans. England were drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana will play their group stage games at 9pm or 10pm GMT. Scotland also learnt their times and venues, with the clash against Brazil, on June 24 at 11pm GMT. The first game of the World Cup is on June 11 as Mexico take on South Africa. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the latest with our live blog below…
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December 06, 2025 13:20 UTC
Our verdict on England’s World Cup group-stage opponents
Sixteen European teams will compete for four World Cup finals spots. There is a separate intercontinental play-off tournament which will complete the line-up for the 48-team World Cup. How can I watch the World Cup on television? Here is the list of cities that will be hosting at least one World Cup match. The venue has a capacity of 82,500 and hosted last summer’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain.
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December 06, 2025 13:19 UTC
New York Times sues AI startup for ‘illegal’ copying of millions of articles
The New York Times sued an embattled artificial intelligence startup on Friday, accusing the firm of illegally copying millions of articles. The newspaper alleged Perplexity AI had distributed and displayed journalists’ work without permission en masse. The newspaper said that Perplexity’s business model relies on scraping and copying content, including paywalled material, to power its generative AI products. It has attracted a variety of big-name investors, including Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, as money has flooded the AI industry. San Francisco-based Perplexity AI also faced a lawsuit from the Rupert Murdoch-owned Dow Jones and the New York Post.
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December 06, 2025 12:57 UTC
Sicilian Avenue, London: first shops and cafes open
Sicilian Avenue is a beautiful pedestrianised arcade tucked away in Holborn which has just undergone a major restoration into a shopping and eating destination. Hackney roastery Flying Horse Coffee, which has cafes in Shoreditch, White City and Notting Hill, became the first to open there on Monday (December 1). Philip Way, owner and founder of Flying Horse Coffee, said: “It’s our most beautiful setting yet to open in. Douglas Anderson, Co-founder of BACKWORKS, added: ‘Sicilian Avenue captures the experience we want for our clients. For this opening, I’ve created a new baked treat exclusively for guests at Sicilian Avenue — our Matcha Florentine.
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December 06, 2025 12:05 UTC