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Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
El Tri lost in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups but have higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.
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Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada's games.
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Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We've ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
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Ticket prices, transport and accommodation... A very expensive World Cup for supporters
In a week, the 2026 World Cup will kick off. With final prizes exceeding $4,000 and transportation and accommodation prices rising, attending…
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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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ActuElles - In Nigeria, a football academy to keep young people away from gangs
This week in "Actuelles", we head to Nigeria, where Hidaa Ahmad Ghaddar, a football enthusiast, has set up a football academy, the Breakthrough Academy Kano. The 27-year-old has…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.
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Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup
Iran beat Mali in their final competitive match before departing for their Mexico base for the 2026 World Cup.
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Sooryavanshi in line for T20 call as India fast-track 15-year-old to top
Following his run topping display at the IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being lined up as India's youngest player.
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‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
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2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast
It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the…
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Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
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