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Achraf Hakimi was born in Spain but will play for Morocco at the World Cup

South Africa showcase homegrown talent as other World Cup teams rely on foreign-born stars


These Eredivisie players will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup


Check out all official 26-man squads for the FIFA World Cup


Which teams have already released their kits for the 2026 World Cup?


Maya Yoshida gets send-off as Japan edge Iceland in farewell friendly


Swedish captain and main sponsor want to set back clocks seven hours during World Cup


Former Arsenal defender Tomiyasu feels Japan 'responsibility' at World Cup


Kubo aiming to lead Japan to World Cup glory with Mitoma out of tournament


Tomiyasu named in Japan's World Cup squad, Mitoma ruled out with injury


Kaoru Mitoma's World Cup in doubt after suffering potential hamstring injury


Hosts Saudi Arabia draw all-Arab group as Qatar face Japan at 2027 Asian Cup


Socceroos to face Graham Arnold's Iraq at 2027 Asian Cup


Australia misses out on additional slot in expanded Champions League


From Mexico to Texas: Sweden's full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule


Celtic icon Shunsuke Nakamura to join Japan's coaching staff at World Cup


2026 World Cup Power Rankings: England unconvincing as France show off their firepower


Marc Guehi urges England to 'stick together' after World Cup defeat to Japan


Why Thomas Tuchel won't be happy with his England players after home loss to Japan


Thomas Tuchel asks for calm after England suffer Japan setback before World Cup


Every nation that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup plus the groups


England fall to tepid defeat to Japan in final friendly before squad announcement


EXCLUSIVE: Benie Traore says Scotland game a different challenge from South Korea


Tuchel not disappointed with England players who withdrew from squad


Scotland manager Clarke 'disappointed' in fans for booing side after Japan defeat


Japan edge hosts Scotland in World Cup warm-up thanks to late Ito winner