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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal lead Spain to 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, seal Round of 32 World Cup 2026 spotSpain secured their spot in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, the team secured a 4-0 victory, demonstrating its effectiveness in front of goal. After disappointing against Cape Verde, Spain arrived under all the pressure to secure a victory. Relying on a
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Nigeria are coming off one of their best performances in the Africa Cup of Nations, securing third place ahead of Egypt. While they are one of the most historic national teams in Africa, they have now gone eight years without appearing at a World Cup, having also missed out on the 2026 edition. Thro
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Denmark have managed to build a roster full of talent, with several of their players excelling in Europe. Despite this, head coach Brian Riemer failed to lead the national team to the 2026 World Cup, ending a streak of two consecutive qualifications. Basing their sporting project on young talent, De
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Chile have managed to leave their mark as one of CONMEBOL’s most notable national teams in recent years. Despite this, they failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. As a result, they have recorded the worst streak in their history, highlighting the worrying state of the national team. Chile have be
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At the 2026 World Cup, 48 teams will fight for eternal glory and the chance to lift the iconic trophy that everyone dreams of holding. The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a truly historic event. For the very first time, 48 teams will compete across three host nations—the United States, Mexico , a
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In the friendly game between Argentina and Iceland, Lionel Messi had a warm reunion with Daniel Gudjohnsen. Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated return to the pitch in a friendly against Iceland , finding the back of the net in Argentina’s final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Howev
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Bruno Guimaraes defended Brazil's chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by using Argentina as an example. Brazil are set to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign looking to end a 24-year drought without lifting the trophy. Bruno Guimaraes addressed the widespread perception that his national team ar
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The 2026 World Cup souvenir has been introduced to the tournament for the first time
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David Trezeguet, world champions with France in 1998, backed up Portugal's chances in the 2026 World Cup, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy." The 2026 World Cup represents the absolute final opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to capture the most coveted trophy in sp
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After shining in their most recent friendlies, Portugal face Nigeria in their final match before the 2026 World Cup. For this, fans are keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, as it is his last preparation before the long-awaited tournament. Portugal have managed to remain one of the most
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Full preview of Mexico for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. As the most prominent of the three co-hosts for the 2026 global tournament, Mexico faces immense pressure to outperform the United States and Canada. Currently ranked 15th
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The men’s head coach discusses his ‘American dream’ at the World Cup and tempering the host nation’s ‘arrogant’ expectations This American dream begins in small-town Murphy, Santa Fe. That’s Santa Fe, Argentina, at a little club where the old folk played bochas , a kind of boules, and they had one o
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BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
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The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever and several teams have realistic ambitions of winning the tournament
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This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. The plan
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From marvelling at teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America Use our Bracketology to click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown a champion Spain and Portugal in the final, wit
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The Manchester City superstar will predictably grab the headlines, but Norway are ready to show they're more than just a one-man team at the 2026 World Cup
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Is Carlo Ancelotti's appointment a World Cup-winning masterstroke by the Selecao? They're due one...
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BBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen.
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With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress.
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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
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This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. The plan
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Spain secured their spot in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, the team secured a 4-0 victory, demonstrating its effectiveness in front of goal. After disappointing against Cape Verde, Spain arrived under all the pressure to secure a victory. Relying on a
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Nigeria are coming off one of their best performances in the Africa Cup of Nations, securing third place ahead of Egypt. While they are one of the most historic national teams in Africa, they have now gone eight years without appearing at a World Cup, having also missed out on the 2026 edition. Thro
Read full articleDenmark have managed to build a roster full of talent, with several of their players excelling in Europe. Despite this, head coach Brian Riemer failed to lead the national team to the 2026 World Cup, ending a streak of two consecutive qualifications. Basing their sporting project on young talent, De
Read full articleChile have managed to leave their mark as one of CONMEBOL’s most notable national teams in recent years. Despite this, they failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. As a result, they have recorded the worst streak in their history, highlighting the worrying state of the national team. Chile have be
Read full articleAt the 2026 World Cup, 48 teams will fight for eternal glory and the chance to lift the iconic trophy that everyone dreams of holding. The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a truly historic event. For the very first time, 48 teams will compete across three host nations—the United States, Mexico , a
Read full articleIn the friendly game between Argentina and Iceland, Lionel Messi had a warm reunion with Daniel Gudjohnsen. Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated return to the pitch in a friendly against Iceland , finding the back of the net in Argentina’s final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Howev
Read full articleBruno Guimaraes defended Brazil's chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by using Argentina as an example. Brazil are set to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign looking to end a 24-year drought without lifting the trophy. Bruno Guimaraes addressed the widespread perception that his national team ar
Read full articleThe 2026 World Cup souvenir has been introduced to the tournament for the first time
Read full articleDavid Trezeguet, world champions with France in 1998, backed up Portugal's chances in the 2026 World Cup, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy." The 2026 World Cup represents the absolute final opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo to capture the most coveted trophy in sp
Read full articleAfter shining in their most recent friendlies, Portugal face Nigeria in their final match before the 2026 World Cup. For this, fans are keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, as it is his last preparation before the long-awaited tournament. Portugal have managed to remain one of the most
Read full articleFull preview of Mexico for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. As the most prominent of the three co-hosts for the 2026 global tournament, Mexico faces immense pressure to outperform the United States and Canada. Currently ranked 15th
Read full articleThe men’s head coach discusses his ‘American dream’ at the World Cup and tempering the host nation’s ‘arrogant’ expectations This American dream begins in small-town Murphy, Santa Fe. That’s Santa Fe, Argentina, at a little club where the old folk played bochas , a kind of boules, and they had one o
Read full articleBBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
Read full articleThe 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever and several teams have realistic ambitions of winning the tournament
Read full articleThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. The plan
Read full articleFrom marvelling at teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America Use our Bracketology to click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown a champion Spain and Portugal in the final, wit
Read full articleThe Manchester City superstar will predictably grab the headlines, but Norway are ready to show they're more than just a one-man team at the 2026 World Cup
Read full articleIs Carlo Ancelotti's appointment a World Cup-winning masterstroke by the Selecao? They're due one...
Read full articleBBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen.
Read full articleWith Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress.
Read full articlePlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
Read full articleThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. The plan
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