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World Cup 2026 Draw: Worst-Case Scenarios Revealed

Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.

Guardian Football Weekly Wins Double at FSA Awards

The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.

Understanding Limerence: Love or Obsession?

Explore the intense psychological state of limerence - the overwhelming infatuation that blurs lines between passionate love and unhealthy obsession. Discover symptoms and treatments.

Fail Watching: Gen Z's Workplace Schadenfreude

34% of Gen Z admit to 'fail watching' - secretly enjoying colleagues' mistakes. Experts reveal why competitive job markets and social media fuel this workplace phenomenon.

World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers

FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.

Why We Feel Nostalgia: Psychological Insights

Explore the psychology behind nostalgia and why certain triggers evoke powerful memories. Discover how this bittersweet emotion connects us to our past and shapes our present.

The Grim Conformism of Pavement Vigilantes

Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.

Psychology of difficult video games revealed

Explore why players obsess over punishing games like Demon's Souls and Baby Steps. Discover the psychology behind gaming's toughest challenges and what drives players to overcome them.

Turkey suspends 1,024 players in betting probe

Turkish football faces a moral crisis as 1,024 players are suspended and eight individuals arrested in a widespread investigation into alleged match betting. Discover the full story.

Dan Burn Enters Football's Heading Pantheon

Explore how Newcastle's Dan Burn joins football's elite headers, FIFA's groundbreaking peace initiative, and the latest Premier League drama in our comprehensive podcast breakdown.

Joe Cole: Football money attracts 'parasites'

Former England star Joe Cole delivers explosive critique of modern football's financial ecosystem, warning that money has attracted 'parasites' exploiting the sport.

Serbian Coach Mladen Žižović Dies During Match

The football community is in mourning after Radnički 1923 coach Mladen Žižović collapsed and died during a Serbian top-flight match against Mladost, sending shockwaves through the sport.

Squires on Football's Generic Future

David Squires delivers a brilliant cartoon commentary on football's soul being consumed by commercialism, featuring the ominous arrival of 'George of the Generic' and the sport's worrying future direction.

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