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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Can Islamic Republic of Iran reach knockouts for first time?
Team Melli have failed to get out of their group in their six previous appearances at the tournament, but have high hopes this summer. Islamic Republic of Iran are aiming to make …
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Mohamed Salah and Egypt chase first ever quarter-final berth?
Egypt face Belgium, New Zealand and the Islamic Republic in Group G Egypt were set to participate in the inaugural FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, but severe weather conditions prevented …
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Timber, De Jong and Depay in, Frimpong out for Netherlands
The Netherlands had a strong showing in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, winning six of their eight games. After three runners-up finishes, the Netherlands head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 hoping …
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Ecuador’s Golden Generation tipped to shine
La Tri have assembled the most talented squad in their history and are being backed to have a deep run in the tournament. Ecuador arrive at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with great expectations. …
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Türkiye’s Crescent-Stars rise again after 24-year wait
After almost a quarter of a century, Türkiye are back at the World Cup, having come through a gruelling playoff route. The streets of Türkiye were filled with people hanging out of beeping …
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