World Cup contenders: Can Spain’s young stars live up to the hype?
Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?
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Can ‘best ever’ Canada finally reach the World Cup knockout rounds?
Canada are playing only their third World Cup, but have high hopes for a talented squad under coach Jesse Marsch.
World Cup 2026: Tuchel hopes ‘chemistry’ will make England title contenders
England cruised through qualifying, but some fans are concerned over the squad selection and the form against top teams.
World Cup contenders: Germany aim for redemption after successive fiascos
The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.
African powerhouse Morocco eye World Cup 2026 glory despite AFCON fallout
Morocco’s success is built on an effective strategy, but there has been some upheaval in the run-up to FIFA World Cup.
World Cup dark horses: Talented Senegal looking to ‘achieve great things’
Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa – and aim to lift the trophy.
‘Brazilians of Europe’: How France created football’s deepest talent pool
France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.
World Cup dark horses: Unheralded Netherlands should not be written off
The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
World Cup contenders: Can ‘underrated’ Brazil end 24-year title drought?
While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti’s squad is still loaded with talent.
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‘Why not us?’: Does the US really have a chance of lifting the World Cup?
Instead of playing down his side’s chances, Mauricio Pochettino implies that US can win the World Cup on home soil.
How Senegal became genuine World Cup 2026 contenders – at a cost
The West African nation’s success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.
