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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Will 2022 runners-up France return to glory days?
Having lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2018 before missing out on penalties four years later, France are back for another shot at a third star. France go into the 2026 FIFA …
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Valverde leads Uruguay’s search for resurgence as Luis Suárez is left out
Eliminated in the group stage at the 2022 edition, Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be determined for a prolonged run in North America. For a nation with long-standing tournament heritage, Uruguay have not yet …
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Asian giants Saudi Arabia gear up for tricky challenge
With Saudi Arabia also due to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, expectations are rising in the Kingdom ahead of the tournament. More than three decades ago, Saudi Arabia made their FIFA World Cup debut …
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