2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Saliba backs Bayern star Michael Olise to join French FIFA World Cup greats

William Saliba believes Michael Olise has the ability to reach the highest level of football after the Bayern Munich attacker produced a standout performance on his FIFA World Cup debut for France.

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Ghana await late call on Lawrence Ati-Zigi before crucial England showdown

Ghana’s goalkeeping department could become one of the biggest selection stories ahead of Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against England, with Lawrence Ati-Zigi facing a race against time to prove his fitness.

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Lionel Messi eyes historic 'greatest FIFA World Cup goalscorer' accolade vs Austria

Lionel Messi has moved within one goal of becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina prepared to face Austria in Dallas on Monday.

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Paqueta backs Neymar 'boost' ahead of Brazil's Scotland FIFA World Cup matchup

Lucas Paqueta has welcomed Neymar's return to training and backed Brazil to overcome the absence of Raphinha ahead of their final Group C clash against Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Marcelo Bielsa takes responsibility as Uruguay face must-win Spain clash

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has accepted responsibility for his side’s frustrating start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting costly mistakes have left La Celeste chasing qualification despite performances he believes deserved more.

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Norway's Stale Solbakken warns of Senegal's FIFA World Cup threat

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has urged his players to maintain their standards against Senegal after making a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.

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