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Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup

Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's football team at the World Cup. The squad aims to make history by securing their first-ever win. Wood, a prolific striker, expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete. The tournament begins next month. New Zealand faces Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.

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World Cup 2026 will prolong half-time interval for extravagant show, with acts announced

The World Cup will include a half-time show this summer and its acts have been announced

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Why billions of people could miss out on watching the World Cup

Fifa is yet to secure broadcasting agreements in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Myanmar

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Curaçao 2026 World Cup Preview: The Dreamers Who Have No Fear

Curaçao is experiencing nothing short of a fairytale, one that reaches its climax with a maiden World Cup appearance this summer.

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Norway 2026 World Cup Preview: The Dark Horse Everybody Fears

A gluttonous goal splurge in qualifying, coupled with a perfect record, has raised expectations of a deep World Cup run despite Norway’s 28-year absence.

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Czechia 2026 World Cup Preview: Aerial Dominance Could Cause Some Panic

Czechia returns to the World Cup for the first time in 20 years, having last appeared at Germany 2006.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Preview: Shock Playoff Win Breeds Confidence

Bosnia and Herzegovina heads into the World Cup as the lowest-ranked qualifier from Europe—but that won’t deter it.

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Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

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Paraguay 2026 World Cup Preview: Back and Ready to Make an Impact

La Albirroja make their ninth World Cup appearance overall, looking to make up for lost time.

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Haiti 2026 World Cup Preview: The Ultimate Test That Fulfills Lifelong Ambitions

The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

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Scotland 2026 World Cup Preview: The Tartan Army Roars Once More

Scotland has never advanced past the group stage at the World Cup, despite appearing in the tournament on eight occasions.

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Uzbekistan 2026 World Cup Preview: White Wolves Out to Make Pack Proud

Uzbekistan will have a World Cup legend at the helm for its first-ever appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

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Austria 2026 World Cup Preview: Pressing Juggernaut Returns to Big Stage

After a 28-year absence, Austria returns to the World Cup playing one of the most exciting brands of soccer in Europe.

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United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

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New Zealand 2026 World Cup Preview: Ready to Enjoy the Ride of a Lifetime

New Zealand went unbeaten in the country’s last World Cup appearance 16 years ago, albeit with three draws.

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DR Congo 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked Leopards Demand Respect

Gearing up for its first World Cup appearance since 1974, DR Congo hopes to reintroduce itself as a formidable African side.

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Côte d’Ivoire 2026 World Cup Preview: Breaking New Ground More Than Possible

With Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré long retired, it’s a new Côte d’Ivoire that’s back at the World Cup.

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Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

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Argentina 2026 World Cup Preview: Defending Champions Hunt Legendary Feat

Only two nations have ever successfully defended the World Cup, but Argentina is more than up for the task this summer.

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Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup Preview: Debutants Capable of Turning Heads

The African archipelago is competing at the World Cup for the first time.

The Independent UK

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The Economic Times

US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans

The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well…

The Guardian - UK

How hot will it be at the 2026 World Cup and is it dangerous for players and fans?

Researchers warn of a ‘real risk’ of unsafe conditions, with matches in Miami most likely to be affected, but the picture is mixed across the 16 stadiums

The Independent UK

England fans warned of serious health risks from extreme Texas heat at World Cup

England are set to play their first match of the World Cup against Croatia in Texas

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Wait finally over as NBL legend Cotton joins Boomers

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton has won his long-running citizenship battle and will make his Australian Boomers debut during the World Cup qualifiers.

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