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Anika Wells, who has met with Qatar's deputy foreign minister, says Australia's own human rights record will come under the spotlight ahead of the nation hosting major sports event.

Garang Kuol will be starting on the substitute bench for Australia's Group D opener against reigning champions France

Ahead of Australia's World Cup opener against France, LeedsLive took a look at the Australian's to have played for Leeds United

The Jambos midfielder is joined by club team-mates Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson in the Socceroos' squad for the World Cup finals. They face the ultimate test in their group stage opener.

The Hearts star is one of three players to represent the Tynecastle side with Nathaniel Atkinson and Kye Rowlesalso part of Graham Arnold's 26-man squad. They begin their World Cup bid tonight.

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

"Cop that John."

Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan have proven their worth to the Socceroos time and time again, so they don't need to say much to lead the team, writes Samantha Lewis.