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Matchday guides, stadium tours and how to buy tickets for European leagues, plus the full World Cup 2026 archive.

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Stamford Bridge stadium under floodlights ahead of the Chelsea v Tottenham London derby on Saturday 24 October 2026.
FootballOct 23, 2026

Chelsea v Tottenham: Who Is Actually Fit for Saturday's Derby? Injuries, Kickoff Times and What to Watch

The London derby arrives with both squads held together by strapping tape. Chelsea are fourth and flying after a Joao Pedro brace at Everton, but they must face Tottenham without Emiliano Martinez, whose fractured jaw needed surgery, and Reece James, who is out for around three months after a knee operation. Spurs arrive at Stamford Bridge 16th and with Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert lost to ACL injuries for the rest of 2026.

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Following One Team Across Multiple Host Cities: How a Group Stage Road Trip Works
The MatchdayJun 26, 2026

Following One Team Across Multiple Host Cities: How a Group Stage Road Trip Works

Three fixtures, three cities, ten days. How to sequence the travel, what the connections cost, and the booking mistake that doubles the price.

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Crossing Between the USA, Canada and Mexico: The Complete Border Guide
The MatchdayJun 26, 2026

Crossing Between the USA, Canada and Mexico: The Complete Border Guide

One trip, three countries, three sets of paperwork. What each border actually requires and how much time to leave when a kick-off is waiting.

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Crossing From the USA Into Mexico for a Match in Monterrey or Guadalajara
The MatchdayJun 26, 2026

Crossing From the USA Into Mexico for a Match in Monterrey or Guadalajara

The Laredo crossing, the FMM card almost nobody knows they need, and how to reach Monterrey or Guadalajara by bus or car from Texas.

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Crossing From Canada Into the USA for a Match: Vancouver to Seattle and Toronto to Buffalo
The MatchdayJun 26, 2026

Crossing From Canada Into the USA for a Match: Vancouver to Seattle and Toronto to Buffalo

Two of the busiest fan routes in North America, by rail, bus and road. What you need at the border and how long each crossing actually takes.

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