‘Brazilians of Europe’: How France created football’s deepest talent pool
France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.
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World Cup contenders: Can ‘underrated’ Brazil end 24-year title drought?
While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti’s squad is still loaded with talent.
Iran seeks multiple-entry US visas for its World Cup squad and staff
Iran’s delegation will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to the US for all three group stage matches.
Argentina’s ‘El Loco’ faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa’s demanding coaching style faces internal threat in Uruguay camp ahead of World Cup as results slide.
Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Brazil’s record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
Two uncapped players named in South Africa’s World Cup squad
South Africa’s 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
‘The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the US will embrace this team,’ DRC’s ambassador to the US says.
FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation
US States react following increasing criticism of football’s global governing body for the pricing of 2026 World Cup.
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‘Why not us?’: Does the US really have a chance of lifting the World Cup?
Instead of playing down his side’s chances, Mauricio Pochettino implies that US can win the World Cup on home soil.
Messi’s GOAT statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
Statue to honour World Cup winner Lionel Messi, unveiled during his GOAT tour of India, unstable on busy Kolkata road.
