2026 WORLD CUP

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Brazil 2026 World Cup squad: Ancelotti drops Chelsea's Joao Pedro and Estevao

Brazil's build-up to the 2026 World Cup has been marked by surprise and disappointment after Chelsea duo Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian were left out of the final squad announced on Monday.

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Thierry Henry blown away by Barcelona star Lamine Yamal's footballing maturity

Thierry Henry has delivered glowing praise for Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal ahead of the 2026 World Cup, saying he is "amazed" by the teenager's decision-making.

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Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich insists Germany not among World Cup favourites

Joshua Kimmich has cast doubt over Germany's status ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting the four-time champions must rebuild their reputation on the global stage.

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo ruled out for season and World Cup after ACL tear

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in Monday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Getafe CF.

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Julian Nagelsmann backs Marc-Andre ter Stegen for World Cup despite latest injury setback

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has backed Marc-Andre ter Stegen after the goalkeeper suffered another injury setback, describing the situation as "incredibly bitter" as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Simphiwe Tshabalala Bafana Bafana Legend at FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour at the Union Buildings on January 30, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Shabba’s goal still opening doors 16 years on

Former Bafana Bafana winger Siphiwe Tshabalala has reflected on his recent trip to Mexico as a FIFA legend – an initiative aimed at building excitement ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the Americas later this year.

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