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BBC to show World Cup qualifiers live for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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New deal with Uefa means that 41 live matches will be shown.

Deal also includes friendlies and Scotland 's Nations League play-off with Greece .

Scotland last reached the World Cup finals in 1998 and Wales last played at the tournament in 1986 .

The 2026 World Cup will include 48 teams and takes place across the United States , Canada and Mexico .

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English

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