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France captain Kylian Mbappé put injury concerns to bed in Friday's training session, completing the full 90 minutes without restrictions as Les Bleus finalise preparations.
The Real Madrid winger left the pitch holding his left hamstring with 20 minutes remaining. CBF confirmed he will undergo scans on Sunday — a major worry ahead of Monday's opener.
Expert View"Scaloni has built the most complete Albiceleste squad in 40 years," writes our analyst. With Messi, Álvarez and Di María all fit, a third star feels like destiny, not hope.
Team NewsManager Southgate confirmed no late fitness worries as England bid to go one better than Euro 2024 on football's biggest stage.
TacticsJapan's high press and rapid transitions neutralised Germany in 2022. Coach Moriyasu has refined the same blueprint — our analyst explains why Yamal could struggle in the heat.
Team NewsRegragui's squad touched down for their first World Cup on North American soil as Morocco open against Germany on June 14.
InterviewThe USMNT captain opened up on the pressure and privilege of hosting the tournament for the first time since 1994, insisting the squad are 'ready to make history'.
FeatureWe visited all 11 US venues. From the roofless Rose Bowl to the spectacular AT&T Stadium, here is our definitive ranking of every World Cup 2026 stadium.
Team NewsAt 41, Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down. Portugal's captain scored twice in training and confirmed he will lead the line in the opening Group F fixture.
Match PreviewLuis de la Fuente's camp spent 48 hours dissecting Germany's new 4-2-3-1 system ahead of a potential Group E clash. 'They press like a machine,' a source inside the camp revealed.
InterviewThe former Liverpool forward is making his third World Cup appearance and is determined to lead Senegal further than the quarter-finals of 2022.
FeatureCanada appear in their first World Cup since 1986 and this time, as co-hosts, they have real quality. Here's how Herdman's side could cause upsets in Group D.
The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Saturday that Neymar is fit and has been included in the final 26-man squad, ending speculation about his fitness.
Team NewsThe Tottenham star will captain South Korea at his third World Cup, hoping to guide the Asian giants past the group stage for the first time since 2010.
FeatureFrom Maradona's solo run to Goetze's extra-time winner — our panel of analysts debated for hours. Here is the definitive list ahead of the 2026 edition.
Match PreviewVan Gaal's replacement has assembled a technically gifted Dutch side but Ecuador's South American pace could cause problems in the Los Angeles heat.
InterviewFor generations, Mexico have been eliminated in the Round of 16. Lozano believes the home support across CONCACAF territory will finally push El Tri past the curse.
FeatureFIFA has introduced semi-automated offside technology across all 104 matches. Here's what referees, players and fans can expect from the most technology-heavy World Cup ever.
Expert ViewEight analysts, four different predicted finalists. The consensus? This is the most open World Cup since 2002 — and that makes for incredible drama ahead of June 11.
FeatureA cast of thousands, iconic American artists, and a display celebrating football's global reach — the MetLife Stadium opening ceremony is set to be the biggest in World Cup history.
