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Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa on alert as Manuel Neuer could join exclusive 2026 World Cup list after Julian Nagelsmann’s provisional Germany squad decision

With Cristiano Ronaldo still preparing for another tournament with Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa continuing his own pursuit of history with Mexico, Germany may now be considering a dramatic late move of its own.
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Report: Lamine Yamal headlines Spain’s preliminary World Cup roster as icons Carvajal, Morata miss out

Spain’s preliminary roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup reportedly includes Lamine Yamal, but leaves out two veteran stars: Alvaro Morata and Daniel Carvajal.
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FIFA reportedly drops NBA-style entrances for 2026 World Cup after Club World Cup trial

FIFA will reportedly scrap the NBA-style player entrances used in the 2025 Club World Cup, opting for a different presentation for the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 stadiums: Host cities, venues, and capacities

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across 16 different venues spread throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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World Cup 2026 guide: Everything to know about format, groups, teams, and how to watch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11 with a new format featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups.
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Carlo Ancelotti praises Neymar’s fitness progress, insists on ‘no pressure’ regarding Brazil World Cup roster

Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the development made by Neymar to reach full fitness once again, but also highlighted that he has "no pressure" on including him in Brazil's roster for the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcelona star Gavi picks Lionel Messi’s Argentina as 2026 World Cup favorites over Spain

Barcelona star Gavi has positioned Lionel Messi's Argentina as the top contender for the 2026 World Cup, even above Spain national team.
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Lamine Yamal and Spain on notice as Luis Suarez reportedly learns 2026 World Cup fate in Marcelo Bielsa’s decision on preliminary Uruguay squad

Lamine Yamal remains one of the biggest names expected to lead Spain into a new era, while Luis Suarez suddenly found himself back in headlines as speculation grew over one final appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic 2026 World Cup ambition faces unexpected threat as Qatar’s Sebastian Soria nears unique record

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already shaping up to be a tournament filled with historic storylines, and Cristiano Ronaldo could soon find himself battling for another remarkable piece of soccer immortality.
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FIFA’s new patch twist could give Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal unique 2026 World Cup advantage, with Christian Pulisic and USMNT receiving different treatment

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has already brought excitement around kits, stadiums, and superstar storylines, but a new detail could soon become one of the tournament’s most recognizable visual features.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s company awaits as Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa reflects emotionally on 2026 World Cup: ‘Passion never learned to count time’

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon stand alongside Guillermo Ochoa in one of soccer’s rarest groups, with the Mexico goalkeeper moving closer to a historic sixth World Cup appearance ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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Benzema handed major boost at Al Hilal as Hernandez and Bounou ready to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

Ahead of the key SPL clash against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, Karim Benzema will be counting with Al Hilal star teammates Theo Hernandez and Yassine Bounou.
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USMNT: Mauricio Pochettino faces first major absence as Johnny Cardoso set to miss 2026 World Cup due to injury

Mauricio Pochettino suffer the first major absence in the USMNT as Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the 2026 World Cup due to a new injury.
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James Rodríguez shuts down retirement talk after 2026 World Cup: ‘I have a couple of years left’

Following his limited role at Minnesota United, rumors about James Rodríguez retiring after the 2026 World Cup with Colombia began to gain momentum. Nevertheless, the 34-year-old star has decided to deny those rumors, making it clear that he still has several years left in his career.
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Lionel Messi backs Neymar’s return to Brazil for the 2026 World Cup: ‘He always has to be there’

Neymar Jr. appears to have very little chance of making the 2026 World Cup, as it has been three years since his last match with Brazil. Despite this, Lionel Messi has decided to support the return of the 34-year-old star, making it clear that he remains one of the best players in the world.