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  • A fan poses with a poster that reads: ‘Go Neymar, our hope for a sixth World Cup title’

    double quotation markAncelotti’s World Cup gamble on Neymar shows Brazil still desperate for own Messi

    Jonathan Wilson
    Selecting a creaking talent underlines the political demands even the most successful coach in Champions League history cannot escape
  • Marcus Rashford of England celebrates with his teammates at full-time following the team's victory in the World Cup 2026 qualifer in Serbia

    England
    World Cup 2026: our player-by-player guide to Tuchel’s squad

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  • DRC players celebrate

    DR Congo
    Squad ordered to isolate before entry to US due to Ebola outbreak

  • double quotation markTuchel has picked a good England squad and doesn’t care about the wider shout-verse

    Barney Ronay
    Every choice or omission stands up to scrutiny, although the FA’s technology department did not do such a good job at the unveiling
  • Composite image of Socceroos Mat Leckie, Garang Kuol and Nestory Irankunda in front of colourful shapes

    Australia
    Locks, likelies and long shots: who will make the Socceroos’ World Cup squad?

  • Lionel Messi’s Argentina won the World Cup in 2022. Will they retain their title?

    Take part
    Football fans: are you excited about the World Cup? We would like to hear from you

In depth

  • A collage showing a Japanese flag design, Donald Trump with a trophy, a young man in military uniform, a soccer team photo, and soccer balls

    double quotation markThe making of a 'soccer president': Trump’s forgotten career on the pitch

    Pablo Iglesias Maurer
  • Erling Haaland shouts and clenches his fists in celebration wearing a red and blue striped jersey

    The first-timers
    Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: who are the most likely first-time winners?

More news

  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo team celebrate with fans after securing World Cup qualification in Guadalajara on 31 March.

    DRC
    Training camp and fan event cancelled due to Ebola outbreak

  • Canada fans cheer as the team arrives on the field to warm up ahead of Group F World Cup soccer action against Belgium at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

    Politics
    Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico

  • SE Palmeiras v Chelsea FC: Quarter Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 04: General view of fireworks inside the stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between SE Palmeiras and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

    Pricing
    A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible

  • Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in May 2026

    Entertainment
    Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

Features

  • Soccer fans board an Amtrak train in Newark, New Jersey, during the Club World Cup in 2025.

    Travel
    Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup?

  • An Auckland City player cools off under sprinklers during a hydration break at the 2025 Club World Cup.

    double quotation mark‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

    Jules Boykoff
  • Vinícius Júnior will be central to Brazil’s hopes at the World Cup

    Brazil
    Ancelotti's squad selection offers hint of the magical pragmatism of 1994

  • Nestory Irankunda and Mo Touré celebrate after Australia scored a goal against New Zealand in September 2025

    Australia
    Socceroos’ African heritage offers timely reminder of country’s diversity

  • Diego Maradona tickles the ball over the head of England’s Peter Shilton to give Argentina a 1-0 lead at the Azteca Stadium.

    The Hand of God
    Maradona's handball goal and virtuoso performance against England

  • Terry Butcher consoles Paul Gascoigne at the end of the 1990 World Cup semi-final between England and West Germany.

    Gazza's tears
    Gascoigne cries as England lose to West Germany at Italia 90

  • A Brazil fan reacts after their 7-1 demolition by Germany.

    Seleção savaged
    Germany humiliate Brazil with 7-1 thrashing on home soil

  • English referee Ken Aston sends off Italian player Mario David, while an injured Chilean player lies on the ground, during the 1962 World Cup meeting.

    The Battle of Santiago
    Boots fly as Chile meet Italy at 1962 World Cup

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