2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Morocco sweat on double injury blow before Brazil FIFA World Cup clash

Morocco are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of key starters Noussair Mazraoui and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli after both were forced off injured during a 1-1 draw with Norway in their final warm-up match before the World Cup opener.

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Manuel Ugarte: Uruguay 'can always' surprise again at the FIFA World Cup

Manuel Ugarte has insisted that Uruguay can "always win" at the FIFA World Cup, as he prepares to head to Canada, Mexico and the United States with belief growing inside the squad.

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba

Bafana Bafana receive timely boost as Aubrey Modiba joins training

Good news in the Bafana Bafana camp ahead of their crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game against Mexico on Thursday as head coach Hugo Broos hinted that defender Aubrey Modiba could be available for selection.

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Manuel Neuer cleared to start in World Cup as Germany ease injury concerns

Rudi Voller has played down concerns over the fitness of Manuel Neuer, insisting there is "no need to worry" about the Germany goalkeeper ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday.

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Virgil van Dijk credits 'discipline and dedication' behind his Liverpool success

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has credited discipline and dedication for helping him remain one of football's most reliable performers as he prepares to lead the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Bongani Khumalo offers timely advice to rising star Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Former Bafana Bafana captain Bongani Khumalo has offered measured advice to defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Thursday.