The Black Stars are competing at their fifth World Cup tournament, and are housed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia Ghana came agonisingly close to reaching the semi-finals of …
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Can perennial dark horses Croatia reach last four again?
Captain Luka Modrić will be looking to lead his country to the latter stages of the tournament once again, having finished runners-up in 2018 and third in 2022. Croatia consistently punch above …
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James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz lead Colombia back to global stage with high hopes
The South American side are confident of having a deep run in the tournament after finishing runners-up at the 2024 Copa America. After missing Qatar 2022, Colombia are back for their seventh FIFA World …
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The wait is over as Abdukodir Khusanov and Uzbekistan get ready for finals debut
Uzbekistan are among the four teams making their FIFA World Cup debut in the 2026 edition. Find out the White Wolves’ schedule and star players to watch. After years of heartbreak …
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Will DR Congo back their exciting talent with results?
After a plucky, never-say-die attitude characterised their long qualification journey, Congolese fans expect more joy after 52 years away from the big time. Democratic Republic of the Congo’s FIFA World Cup qualification was …
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Can Portugal chase the dream in Ronaldo’s last dance?
Portugal, who confirmed their World Cup berth on the final day of the UEFA qualifiers, are among the pre-tournament favourites to win the 2026 title. Cristiano Ronaldo heads to the FIFA World Cup …
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Jordan dream big on debut
Jordan’s historic first World Cup qualification follows a strong run of form, highlighted by finals appearances at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup. After four decades of dejection and …
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Will Algeria give Riyad Mahrez a last hurrah?
In 1982, Algeria shocked defending European champions West Germany and nearly rewrote World Cup history — only to be eliminated by a scandalous gentlemen’s agreement between West Germany and Austria that …
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Iraq aiming high after ending 40-year wait
The Lions of Mesopotamia are back at the tournament for the first time since Mexico 1986, when they lost all three of their games. Forty years on from Mexico 1986, Iraq are back …
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Can Senegal’s ‘golden generation’ deliver on the big stage?
With one of the most talented squads at the World Cup, can Senegal make their talent count and mount a serious challenge in North America? Senegal have made the final of the Africa …
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