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World cup news: FIFA announces new ‘fan-centric’ pre-match ceremony

With just a handful of days left for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, FIFA has announced the introduction of a brand new ceremony.

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FOX Sports announces group stage match assignments for opening week of FIFA World Cup 2026™

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FIFA announces national anthems to involve all 26 players at World Cup

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2026 World Cup Group B preview, predictions

Group B at the World Cup presents hope. Canada, hosting the men's tournament for the first time alongside the U.S. and Mexico, hopes to have its best showing in history, while Bosnia and Herzegovina i...

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Uruguay World Cup 2026 team guide

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FIFA World Cup 2026: The favourites, the debutants and the politics

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Spain v England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying – live

On the ground: What an atmosphere inside this stadium, with almost every single Spain fan waving their national flag in their air as the anthems are played.

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Fifa announce major change to pre-match protocol at World Cup which affects every single player in squad

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All the FIFA World Cup 2026™ official squads

2026 World Cup, penalty kick

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Everything to Know About World Cup 2026: Teams, Hosts, Where and Who to Watch

The FIFA World Cup is upon us.

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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup and when? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK

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2026 World Cup: What are the overtime and penalty kick rules?

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When does the World Cup start? Date, time, tv channel for US vs Paraguay

The 2026 World Cup gets underway this month with 48 countries arriving in North America to compete for the top prize in soccer.

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World Cup Roundtable: Players To Watch, Co-Host Pressure, Who May Disappoint?

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World Cup group standings, table, schedule: Results for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil and the entire 48-team field

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82-0? Pacers' Haliburton, Bucks, more get in on viral game

Some NBA teams -- and even players -- have gotten in on the fun.

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Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Switzerland

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full results, fixture schedule and kick-off times

OneFootball University: A brief history of the World Cup

The World Cup is the most prestigious competition in football.It takes place every four years to senior international teams, with modern tournaments being made up of 32 teams from across the world,

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What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026

Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.

The World Cup in numbers: From the Dutch East Indies’ solitary game to record-chasing Messi

The goals, the games and the downright weird — a look back at all 22 World Cups and the most interesting facts and figures to have emerged

FIFA World Cup 2026: How Adidas' 'Trionda' smartball will change the game itself in North America

Adidas’ Trionda is the match ball that will be used in the upcoming FIFA World Cup that takes place from 11 June to 19 July. Here are some of the features that make it possibly the most technologically advanced ball in the history of football.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Does Brazil Wear Yellow? The Fascinating Truth Behind Football’s Most Famous Jersey

Brazil, the most successful FIFA World Cups, faces pressure to secure a sixth win The iconic yellow jersey symbolizes both pride and burden.