By: Alex Dakers
England have discovered their likeliest routes to the 2026 World Cup final as the remaining berths at this summer's expanded tournament were confirmed by qualification play-off ties this week.
Alex Dakers is a freelance journalist and editor with experience across The i Paper's newsroom, including breaking news, sports, and culture. He specializes in sports reporting, government and politics, and public policy, often intertwining themes of competitive sports and regional interest. Alex's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as NBC Bay Area, BBC World, and Yahoo Sports.
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