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World Cup 2026
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
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
Team guide
Jordan come up against Messi and Argentina in a challenging Group J
Austria team guide
Established squad stays true to Rangnick’s methods
Football Weekly
World Cup 2026 preview: Groups E-H
Interview
‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’:Dzeko on defying age to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup
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
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
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
Argentina team guide
Scaloni’s strong, confident squad no longer reliant on Messi