The final day of the Championship season promises high drama, with Wrexham chasing a play-off place as the division prepares to expand its post-season format from four to six teams in 2026 to 2027. Relegation and automatic promotion have been settled, but the battle for sixth place remains alive. Wrexham face a tough match against Middlesbrough and must better the result and goal difference of Hull City to secure their spot.

Wrexham’s rapid rise has been remarkable, climbing from the National League to the Championship with three consecutive promotions. A fourth would send them into the Premier League and mark an extraordinary chapter under manager Phil Parkinson and the club’s high-profile ownership. Yet history shows the play-offs are unpredictable, with entire seasons hinging on a handful of matches.

Elsewhere, tension flared at world football’s annual congress when president Gianni Infantino attempted to stage a joint appearance with representatives from Israel and Palestine. Palestinian official Jibril Rajoub resisted the gesture amid ongoing controversy over the presence of Israeli teams in the West Bank, leading to an awkward and widely criticised moment.

In North America, a formal bid has emerged to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the franchise to Las Vegas. The proposal, led by investor Grant Gustavson, includes plans for a new stadium and rebrand. The move faces opposition from supporters and local officials, but momentum appears to be building behind the potential transfer.