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World Cup 2026 news – live
Olise dazzles in France friendly; Neymar ‘recovering well’; England latest and more
Join our writers as they continue to the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday
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Interactive
Your essential guide to all 1,248 players at the tournament
Bracketology
Predict a path to World Cup victory
Wallchart
Print out and follow the 48 teams at the tournament
Interactive
Your essential guide to all 1,248 players at the tournament
Bracketology
Predict a path to World Cup victory
Wallchart
Print out and follow the 48 teams at the tournament

Team guide
Portugal's talented squad look primed for a long run, plus a swansong for Ronaldo
A last World Cup – surely – for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portugal are in great shape for a long run in the competition
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Interview
‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’:Dzeko on defying age to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup
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- Football Daily
  Will World Cup hope, memes and dreams be as good as it gets?
Referees
Top African referee Artan refused access to US and will miss tournament
11h ago
- Referees
  The highs and lows of World Cup match officials

Scotland
Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match
- ‘Diogo will be with you’
  Robertson shares emotional letter from Jota’s widow
England
‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw
11h ago
- England
  Bayern’s best ever? Kane goes to World Cup in Ballon d’Or conversation

Team guide
Jordan come up against Messi and Argentina in a challenging Group J
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- Argentina team guide
  Scaloni’s strong, confident squad no longer reliant on Messi