Senegal offer Africa shot at World Cup glory
June 2 : Senegal might have been stripped of their African title but they offer the continent its best hope of success at the World Cup.
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Ambitious Jordan out to make their mark on World Cup debut
June 2 : Jordan are enjoying a golden age in their football fortunes after runs to the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup finals and have no intention of just making up the numbers at their first World Cup.
Algeria hope to turn talent into results on World Cup return
CAIRO, June 2 : Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 carrying the familiar mix of promise, pressure and unpredictability that has long defined one of Africa's most gifted footballing nations.
DR Congo determined to put aside poor image left half century ago
June 2 : After a 52-year wait, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to the World Cup determined to expunge the image of naivety and folly left behind on their only previous appearance.
Uzbekistan reach first World Cup as government investment pays off
June 2 : Uzbekistan's qualification for their first World Cup marks the high point to date of a steady climb to the upper reaches of the global game in the 35 years since gaining independence from the former Soviet Union.
With legacy intact, 'liberated' Messi can enjoy last hurrah
June 2 : When a euphoric Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar at around 9 p.m. on December 18, 2022, he finally had nothing left to prove.
Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes clouded by late coaching change
CAIRO, June 2 : Saudi Arabia head to the World Cup facing renewed questions after sacking Herve Renard, the coach who engineered one of the greatest upsets in tournament history by leading them to victory over eventual champions Argentina four years ago.
Austria's Baumgartner to miss World Cup due to injury
June 2 : Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss the World Cup after suffering a thigh muscle injury during a pre-match warm-up, the country's football association said on Tuesday, leaving team officials scrambling for a replacement.