The BBC will show all World Cup qualifiers for the men's teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live. A new deal signed with Uefa means that 41 live matches will be shown. The deal also includes friendlies and Scotland's Nations League play-off with Greece later this month.

The BBC has announced it’s agreed an exclusive deal to broadcast Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s international football matches in the run-up to the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026. Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of BBC Nations, says:

According to SPFL Mediawatch on social media site X, an agreement with the BBC is set to be announced "imminently" - starting with this month's crucial Nations League playoff against Greece. The broadcaster had said in January that talks were ongoing on showing the national team matches, but bosses stressed that the rights came at an expense.

SCOTTISH football fans are waking up to good news this morning – with BBC Scotland announcing a deal to screen Scotland matches. It was reported in Northern Ireland in midweek that BBC

The BBC has confirmed a deal to broadcast Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s international football matches in the run-up to the FIFA Men’s World Cu

The Met Office has predicted London will see highs of 10C every day from Thursday until Tuesday when a high of 12C is forecast.

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have expressed an interest to collectively host the Womens World Cup in 2035; the official declaration of interest will take place later this month and a decision is expected next year;

The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales intend to submit an Expression of Interest to FIFA with a view to the United Kingdom hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup.

As part of this transition all staff members in the affected stores will continue in their roles under the new ownership, ensuring continuity of service for local communities