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Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup
Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup.
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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.
Football ‘crazy’ Haitians feel excluded from first World Cup since 1974
Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.
World Cup 2026: Who are the star players missing out on the tournament?
Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
World Cup dark horses: Can Japan finally break last 16 barrier and go far?
Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
