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Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over a week out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams making their way to North America with dreams of glory driving them. All of the pre-qualifying favourites made it safely through, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Hojlund sick of McTominay overhead kick taunts

Scott McTominay has revealed he is showing no mercy to Napoli team-mate Rasmus Hojlund following Scotland’s dramatic path to the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder, who has become a cult hero in Italy, admitted he and Billy Gilmour have been relentlessly reminding the Danish striker of the spectacular overhead kick that helped seal Scotland's qualification at Denmark's expense.

Schmeichel announces retirement after devastating injury diagnosis

Leicester City icon Kasper Schmeichel has officially announced his retirement from professional football following a devastating shoulder injury. The 39-year-old, who currently plays for Scottish giants Celtic, confirmed that medical experts have advised him that a return to top-level competition is no longer feasible.

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Arsenal star announces shock retirement from international football

Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard has confirmed his retirement from international football with Denmark. The 32-year-old ends his national team career after the country failed to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. He revealed family priorities and the emergence of new talent influenced his decision.

World Cup ticket! Czech Republic beat Denmark in a penalty shootout thriller

The Czech Republic went to a penalty shoot-out twice – and both times the team kept their nerve. After two real nail-biters, the team has now qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 20 years.

Czechia vs Denmark: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between Czechia and Denmark, as well as kick-off time and team news

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Liaoning Tieren	15	5	2	8	20	23	-3	17	W W W D L
8	Zhejiang Professional	15	6	4	5	20	23	-3	17	W L W D D
9	Shenzhen Peng City	15	5	2	8	20	25	-5	17	W W D L L
10	Beijing Guoan	15	5	5	5	26	23	3	15	W L D W D
11	Henan FC	15	6	3	6	16	18	-2	15	L W W W L

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

Hojlund sick of McTominay overhead kick taunts

Schmeichel announces retirement after devastating injury diagnosis

Arsenal star announces shock retirement from international football

World Cup ticket! Czech Republic beat Denmark in a penalty shootout thriller

Czechia vs Denmark: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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