Yamal expected to play in Spain's World Cup opener
Superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, is set to play in Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde, national team coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed ahead of the friendly against Peru.
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World Cup star Gabriel Gudmundsson's unknown interest in American football and airplanes
Gabriel Gudmundsson is a fan favorite at Elland Road and a key player in the national team. That's as far as most people know. Lesser known: He loves American football and is curious about how airplanes are flown.
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Dallas welcomed the national team with heavy rain
The trip went smoothly, but you can't have everything - not even as a national team player. The sky opened up over FC Dallas Stadium during the first training session at the World Cup base. "It was heavy rain, tough, but it was fun to get out and get some air," Gabriel Gudmundsson said.
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New problem - Iran forced to travel to and from the USA on World Cup match days
Visa problems in the United States forced the World Cup base to be moved to Mexico. Now Iran's World Cup team must also travel to and from the United States on match days.
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Mexico's elephants have tipped, predicting a home win
Host nation Mexico emerges victorious from its World Cup opener against South Africa. At least, if you believe the elephants at the Guadalajara Zoo.
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Warring against the host country, Iran is now going to the World Cup
Iran is one of the most talked-about teams at the World Cup, even though they are unlikely to challenge for the World Cup title. But the team's situation is unique in World Cup history because Iran is at war with the host nation, the United States. "Our goal is to fight for our people, represent our country and show how good we are," said Iranian player Mohammad Ghorbani.
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FIFA U-turn allows factory-sealed, soft water bottles at World Cup
FIFA has faced criticism after announcing that fans will not be allowed to bring their own water bottles into World Cup stadiums this summer. Now comes a new proposal: water bottles are allowed - if they are factory-sealed and soft.
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Green light for Iran - national team receives US visas
The Iranian national team has been issued visas to travel to the United States ahead of the World Cup.
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Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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Vuvuzelas banned at World Cup stadiums in United States, Canada and Mexico
First, reusable water bottles were banned at World Cup stadiums in North America. Now FIFA is banning vuvuzelas.
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Struggle for Sweden's World Cup opponents, Japan change training plans due to bad weather
Japan's World Cup campaign in Mexico has got off to a rocky start, with the national team having had to change training plans twice because of poor form.
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira will perform the song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Mexico, FIFA announced.
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Heavy end to the World Cup series - Sweden held to 2-2 by Greece
After the slap in the face at Ullevål, the national team was supposed to use the rehearsal against Greece to give Swedes something to believe in before the World Cup. But another poor Swedish performance raises more question marks than exclamation marks ahead of the World Cup. A late Greek equalizer made it 2–2 in the World Cup rehearsal at Strawberry Arena.
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FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup stadiums
FIFA has banned bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums, reports The Athletic.
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World Cup gear worth SEK 23.5 million seized - two charged
Many people want to make money from the World Cup. Two Canadians faced charges after police carried out the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer gear in Canadian history.
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After Trump's new tariff threat, Sweden's trade minister says no drama for Sweden and Europe
Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) downplays the Trump administration's new tariff game. "My impression is that there doesn't seem to be any drama for Sweden and Europe," he tells TT.
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David Beckham to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Former soccer player David Beckham is to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Eric Smith: I couldn't do it today after nightmare debut in 1-3 defeat to Norway
Time and again he has had to withdraw from the national team due to injuries. When he finally got the chance, he went straight to the point... "It was not a dream debut by any means. We all know it wasn't good enough. I know it wasn't good enough," says Eric Smith.
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Tear gas used against protesters ten days before the World Cup
With just ten days left until the World Cup, protesting teachers clashed with police in Mexico City. Police used tear gas and other measures.
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Copying the superstars, Guillermo Ochoa selected for sixth World Cup
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa is the first goalkeeper to be selected for a sixth World Cup.
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Graham Potter: Prepare everyone in the best way possible before World Cup
Graham Potter is resting several likely World Cup starters for the match against Norway at Ullevål. But he only wants to reveal one name: Victor Nilsson Lindelöf starts on the bench after a hectic end to the season with Aston Villa.
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