World Cup 2026: teams qualified, key players and fixtures
(In a story published on June 11, corrects entry on Egypt to say it has 7, not 78, Afcon victories)
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Norway's Odegaard brushes off injury concerns ahead of Iraq opener
June 14 : Norway captain Martin Odegaard says he has no concerns about his fitness ahead of his side's opening World Cup Group I match in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, his nation's first game at the finals since 1998.
2026 World Cup Odds: Which Continent Will Produce Next Winner?
The last two World Cup winners came from Europe and South America, as France won it all in 2018 and Argentina won in 2022.
Norway's Haaland aiming to extend his goal-scoring rampage against Iraq
BOSTON, June 14 : Human goal machine Erling Haaland will seek to get his World Cup account up and running immediately when Norway take on Iraq on Tuesday to end the country's nearly three-decade absence from football's elite tournament.
France's Saliba to miss training
BOSTON, June 12 : France defender William Saliba will not take part in team training at the World Cup on Friday and will follow an individual programme, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.
Golf, games and parenting tips - how Norway's Haaland is preparing for World Cup opener
June 12 : Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has been keeping himself busy ahead of his side's opening World Cup game against Iraq by playing golf and video games, and even helping to prepare teammate Leo Ostigard for fatherhood as the defender's first child is due any day now.
Which 2026 World Cup Group Is Most Exciting? Henry, Ibrahimović, Lalas Debate
Twelve groups, the most in FIFA World Cup history. But which one is the most exciting?