France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.
Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will take part in football’s premier showpiece for the first time.
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.
The country’s top goalscorer has not started for Napoli this season and made just seven substitute appearances.
Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
Iran’s presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.
In the 32 years since the United States last hosted the Cup, football has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week’s 1-0 loss to Man United.
