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World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch
The European 2026 World Cup play-off draw takes place in Zurich today, Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET (12:30 GMT): here’s how to follow it live.Italy will learn their World Cup play-off opponen...
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Adeyemi's legal trouble puts Dortmund future, transfer prospects and World Cup spot at risk
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![](/<figure><img alt="World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/29e5952957e7c9bb24df686f196bd30f" data-uuid="b69a424a-3361-3358-a121-5e31b16064dc"><figcaption>World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch</figcaption></figure><p>The European 2026<a href="https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/news/029f-1f3b80561189-baf8ec42c5d1-1000--european-play-off-draw-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/"> World Cup play-off draw</a> takes place in Zurich today, Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET (12:30 GMT): here’s how to follow it live.</p><p>Italy will learn their World Cup play-off opponents during today’s draw at  FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.</p><h2>Italy’s possible opponents in World Cup play-off semifinal</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/1cd1f795d5eef7a880957a9b89960210" width="0" data-uuid="8560a79c-9873-3a74-b298-9ba11b806e69"><p>MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)</p><p>The Azzurri are in pot one, which means they’ll play the one-legged semifinal at home. <a href="https://football-italia.net/italy-world-cup-play-off-draw-potential-rivals/">Their next opponents</a> come from pot 4 with Sweden, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland or Romania being one of their next rivals.</p><p>The winner will meet one of the teams emerging victorious from clashes between teams in pots 2 and 3, and the venue for the final will also be determined in today’s draw.</p><h2>World Cup play-off draw: how to watch live</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/83734f1f4d4b5f2713994400af57df23" width="0" data-uuid="4343d000-3688-3cc2-bf87-51be456b7175"><p>MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Players of Italy pose for a team photograph prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)</p><p>Football Italia will follow today’s 2026 World Cup play-off with a liveblog and full coverage before and after the event. FIFA+ will stream the play-off draw live.</p><p>Italy finished as runners-up in Group I with 16 points, six below the winners, Norway. The Azzurri lost twice against Erling Haaland’s side, conceding seven times and scoring just once across the two meetings.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Adeyemi"s legal trouble puts Dortmund future, transfer prospects and World Cup spot at risk" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bulinews_articles_290/c0c58e312436bd0fcaa2de6ad8717842" data-uuid="dd79078c-9d8e-3ccd-8fa2-64f20095742e"><figcaption>Adeyemi's legal trouble puts Dortmund future, transfer prospects and World Cup spot at risk</figcaption></figure><p>Karim Adeyemi has landed in trouble after being issued a penal order and fined €450,000 for illegal weapons possession.</p><p><a href="https://bulinews.com/dortmund-and-dfb-take-action-against-adeyemi-over-illegal-weapons-case">As a result of the case, the German Football Association and Adeyemi's club, Borussia Dortmund, announced on Wednesday that the German international has been ordered to visit Dortmund’s Nordstadtliga in the coming weeks and take part in training sessions with children.</a></p><p>However, as reported by Bild, the case could have far more far-reaching consequences for the attacker.</p><p>Firstly, Adeyemi has weakened his negotiating position in his ongoing contract talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal beyond 2027. The tabloid reports that BVB could even withdraw their offer to extend his contract.</p><p>At the same time, the case could negatively impact his market value and deter potential suitors for the 23-year-old, who has been linked with Inter, Manchester United and Arsenal.</p><p>If the case affects his performances on the pitch, it could ultimately cost him a spot in Germany’s World Cup squad.</p><p>Adeyemi will be under close scrutiny in the weeks to come, and the pressure is on the Dortmund attacker to prove himself on the pitch and shift the focus away from the negative headlines.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="OM: Updates on Nayef Aguerd, Hamed Traoré and Amine Gouiri" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/9d0b776f611a6dc7e361975a7bae619a" data-uuid="3a0eef55-8bdf-3bc5-b568-15219dff6c3f"><figcaption>OM: Updates on Nayef Aguerd, Hamed Traoré and Amine Gouiri</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/9d0b776f611a6dc7e361975a7bae619a" width="0" data-uuid="3a0eef55-8bdf-3bc5-b568-15219dff6c3f"><p>Nayef Aguerd</p><p><strong>In a medical statement released this Thursday, Olympique de Marseille </strong><a href="https://foot-africa.com/en/news/om-news-on-hamed-junior-traore-965756/"><strong>provided an update on the health status</strong></a><strong> of five of its players, including Nayef Aguerd, Hamed Traoré, and Amine Gouiri.</strong></p><p>With the international break now over, OM has taken stock of its injured squad members, with several key players still sidelined.<!--filtered--><!--filtered--><em>“Olympique de Marseille gives a medical update on several players currently under care:</em></p><p><em>Muscle injury to the left thigh. The player is following a tailored treatment protocol and will be reassessed in the coming days.</em></p><p><em><strong>Facundo MEDINA</strong></em></p><p><em>Sprained right ankle. Treatment is ongoing and progress will be monitored daily.</em></p><p><em><strong>Nayef AGUERD</strong></em></p><p><em>Early signs of pubalgia. A specific care plan has been put in place to minimize symptoms and support a gradual return. Regular discussions are ongoing with the medical staff of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.</em></p><p><em><strong>Hamed TRAORÉ</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Amine GOUIRI</strong></em></p><p><em>Surgically treated dislocation of the right shoulder. The postoperative phase is proceeding as expected, with enhanced monitoring. The club will provide further updates as each player's recovery progresses.”</em> the statement read.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Communiqué médical de l'Olympique de Marseille.</p>— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_Officiel/status/1991431336356135131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2025</a></blockquote>)