World Cup hopes still alive in the Europe play-offs for Turkey goal scorer Ferdi Kadioglu, Yasin Ayari (Sweden), Diego Coppola (Italy). #BHAFC
But the dream dies for injury absentee Evan Ferguson (Republic of Ireland)..and Wales assistant Andrew Crofts.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7111078/2026/03/26/brighton-world-cup-2026-players/
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Kadioglu continuing his rich vein of club form.
Super run, control and finish from Guler's pass to put Turkey 1-0 up early in the second half. #BHAFC

Turkey surely have the talent to negotiate the European play-offs for a place at the World Cup.
Ferdi Kadioglu's team-mates in the starting line-up for the semi-final against Romania include Arda Gular and Kenan Yildiz. #BHAFC
The inevitability of Brighton’s open-play crosses

There's nothing flashy about how Fabian Hurzeler's side use crosses, but they are incredibly effective at doing so

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Brighton could have as many as 12 players at this summer’s World Cup.
A look at those who have already booked a place (pending final squad announcements) and the other candidates. #BHAFC
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7111078/2026/03/26/brighton-world-cup-2026-players/?source=emp_shared_article via @[email protected]
Will Brighton have another World Cup winner in 2026?

Which Brighton players could be heading to this summer's World Cup, and who could miss out...

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Brighton's Harry Howell replaced Arsenal starlet Max Dowman in the 88th minute of today's 2-0 defeat for England U19's in a Euro qualifier v Serbia in Portugal.
Howell has been promoted from the U18's in place of Mikey Moore, who withdrew on medical grounds. #BHAFC
The inevitability of Brighton’s open-play crosses

There's nothing flashy about how Fabian Hurzeler's side use crosses, but they are incredibly effective at doing so

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How 11 Premier League teams can play in Europe next season

Breaking down the permutations that could see more than half the top-flight compete in Europe during 2026-27

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A piece on Jason Steele, England manager Thomas Tuchel’s secret weapon for the World Cup:
- penalty heroics
- training ground slogan that epitomises him
- bouncing back
- “proper good fella” #bhafc

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/03/24/jason-steele-interview-being-good-fella-important-england/

Jason Steele interview: Being a good fella is more important than anything else

Brighton goalkeeper’s penalty-saving skills could play key role in England camp as Thomas Tuchel calls on Premier League’s ‘best No 2’

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Darts, golden oldies, a position tweak, harnessing support.
How Fabian Hurzeler and Brighton transformed their season in 41 days. #BHAFC
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7140319/2026/03/24/hurzeler-brighton-turnaround/?source=emp_shared_article via @[email protected]
How Fabian Hurzeler and Brighton turned their season around in just 41 days

A home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace left Hurzeler under pressure and Brighton languishing in 14th. Since then things have improved hugely

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