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Guides, explainers and analysis for the first 48-team World Cup. Every story is human-reviewed, sourced and bylined.

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Yamal on track for Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal could be ready to feature in the Group H opener against Cape Verde on June 15, while stopping short of guaranteeing the recovering forward will start.

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Norway at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Norway World Cup 2026 squad: Group I opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Saudi Arabia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 squad: Group H opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Spain at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Spain World Cup 2026 squad: Group H opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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South Korea at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

South Korea World Cup 2026 squad: Group A opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Switzerland at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Switzerland World Cup 2026 squad: Group B opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Argentina at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Argentina world cup 2026 squad guide: the reigning champions, Messi and Lautaro lead a Group J campaign.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup 2026: Squad & Path

Bosnia-Herzegovina world cup 2026 squad guide: Dzeko leads a spirited Group B side.

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Brazil at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Brazil world cup 2026 squad guide: Vinicius, Raphinha and Ancelotti chase a sixth star from Group C.

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Canada at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Canada world cup 2026 squad guide: co-hosts with Davies and David aim high in Group B.

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Congo DR at the World Cup 2026: Squad & Path

Congo DR world cup 2026 squad guide: the Leopards take on a tough Group K.

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Croatia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Croatia world cup 2026 squad guide: Modric and Kovacic lead the Blazers in Group L.

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Belgium at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Belgium world cup 2026 squad guide: De Bruyne and the Red Devils target Group G.

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Haiti at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Haiti world cup 2026 squad guide: Les Grenadiers return to the finals in Group C.

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Iraq at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Iraq world cup 2026 squad guide: the Lions of Mesopotamia return in Group I.

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Curaçao at the World Cup 2026: Squad & Path

Curacao world cup 2026 squad guide: among the smallest nations to qualify, debuting in Group E.

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Czechia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Czechia world cup 2026 squad guide: Schick and Soucek drive the side in Group A.

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Netherlands at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad: Group F opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Ecuador at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Ecuador world cup 2026 squad guide: La Tri's young core attacks Group E.

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Egypt at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Egypt world cup 2026 squad guide: Salah leads the Pharaohs through Group G.

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Portugal at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Group K opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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France at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

France world cup 2026 squad guide: Mbappe leads Les Bleus through Group I.

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Ivory Coast World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Ivory Coast world cup 2026 squad guide: the Elephants and Kessie attack Group E.

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Iran at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Iran world cup 2026 squad guide: Team Melli and Taremi target Group G.

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Jordan at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Jordan World Cup 2026 squad: Group J opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Austria at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Austria world cup 2026 squad guide: Rangnick's pressing machine takes on Group J.

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New Zealand at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

New Zealand World Cup 2026 squad: Group G opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Algeria at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Algeria world cup 2026 squad guide: Mahrez and Gouiri lead the Desert Foxes through a demanding Group J.

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Cape Verde at the World Cup 2026: Squad & Path

Cape Verde Islands world cup 2026 squad guide: the Blue Sharks debut in Group H.

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Japan at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Group F opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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South Africa at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

South Africa World Cup 2026 squad: Group A opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Sweden at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Sweden World Cup 2026 squad: Group F opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Turkey at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Turkey World Cup 2026 squad: Group D opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Morocco at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Morocco World Cup 2026 squad: Group C opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Uruguay at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Uruguay World Cup 2026 squad: Group H opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Panama at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Panama World Cup 2026 squad: Group L opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Scotland at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Scotland World Cup 2026 squad: Group C opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Germany at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Germany world cup 2026 squad guide: Musiala and Wirtz lead a reborn side in Group E.

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Tunisia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Tunisia World Cup 2026 squad: Group F opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Senegal at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Senegal World Cup 2026 squad: Group I opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Australia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Australia world cup 2026 squad guide: the Socceroos chase the knockouts from Group D.

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Colombia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Colombia world cup 2026 squad guide: Diaz and James lead Los Cafeteros in Group K.

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Paraguay at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Paraguay World Cup 2026 squad: Group D opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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England at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

England world cup 2026 squad guide: Kane and Bellingham chase glory in Group L.

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Ghana at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Ghana world cup 2026 squad guide: the Black Stars and Partey take on Group L.

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Mexico at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Mexico World Cup 2026 squad: Group A opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Uzbekistan at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 squad: Group K opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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Qatar at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

Qatar World Cup 2026 squad: Group B opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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United States at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Group & Path

United States World Cup 2026 squad: Group D opponents, key players and the route through the bracket.

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