Cabo Verde defied odds to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament, but what more should the world expect from the Atlantic Ocean archipelago from the West coast of …
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Can New Zealand’s Minnows Reach the Knockouts?
The only team to qualify from Oceania, New Zealand arrive at the FIFA World Cup in search of their first win at the men’s World Cup. For the first time since …
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Can Belgium finally go all the way?
Having failed to make it out of their group at Qatar 2022, the Red Devils are looking to make amends in North America in 2026. After sensationally crashing out of Qatar …
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Can Tunisia turn consistency into performance and reach knock-out rounds?
In six previous appearances at the FIFA World Cup, Tunisia have not advanced beyond the group stage. Can the Eagles of Carthage change that in 2026? Cameroon and Morocco are the …
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Sweden back after ‘great escape’ under Graham Potter
After missing the 2022 World Cup, Sweden return for the 2026 global showpiece in North America, this time under the guidance of a new manager, Graham Potter. Sweden pulled off what was …
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In-form Japan eyeing best-ever run
The nation is determined to break new ground by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time on their eighth appearance. Since making their debut at France 1998, Japan have not missed a FIFA World …
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Can Franck Kessié lead a new generation of Côte d’Ivoire stars?
The ‘Elephants’ have not been at the World Cup since 2014, and now former-player-turned coach Emerse Faé must inspire his squad to new heights. For the first time since 2014, Côte d’Ivoire are …
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Tiny Curaçao Dreams Big on Debut
The smallest nation to ever qualify for the globe’s biggest tournament, the Blue Wave are looking to cause a shock in Group E. With a population of just over 150,000 and …
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Manuel Neuer returns – can Germany reach knockouts after consecutive early exits?
With consecutive World Cups ending at the group stage, Die Mannschaft are aiming to progress for the first time since they won the tournament in 2014. Germany had never failed to advance …
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‘Flower of Scotland’ to bloom again after 28 years
Scotland secured their FIFA World Cup qualification in dramatic fashion, scoring two stoppage-time goals in their final qualifier and sparking scenes of celebration across Glasgow. After an agonising 28-year absence, the …
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