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World Cup 2026

Get the latest news and updates on the Fifa World Cup, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

McGettigan's is putting up a fan zone at Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi and Bla Bla in Dubai. Photo: McGettigan's

World Cup 2026: Fan zones, sports bars and venues to go to in the UAE

FoodJune 05, 2026

Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Canada. Getty Images

World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies guide: The stars set to take the stage

CultureJune 05, 2026

Mohamed Amoura scored 10 goals in Algeria's World Cup qualifying campaign. Reuters

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Amoura's remarkable rise from the streets of Jijel to the World Cup

FootballJune 05, 2026

Head coach of Tunisia’s national football team Sabri Lamouchi speaks during a press conference in Tunis on May 15, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamouchi announced the list of players who will participate in the World Cup. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP)

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Lamouchi makes case for the defence as Tunisia target World Cup knockout stage

FootballJune 05, 2026

Jordan's forward Mousa Al-Tamari (L) runs with his teammates during a training session at the Nashama Training Centre in Amman on May 24, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

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Jordan's Al Tamari carries nation's World Cup hopes against Messi and Co

FootballJune 05, 2026

(FILES) Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. After four failed attempts, the fifth time was the charm, and Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, was finally able to lift the World Cup, leading Argentina to their third title, despite the team’s struggles, which included having to overcome a surprise defeat in their opening match against Saudi Arabia (2–1). (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

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World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Messi's final bow on global stage

FootballJune 05, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on Fifa banning some bottles from World Cup games

CartoonJune 04, 2026

Iraq coach Graham Arnold after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Getty Images

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Al Hamadi and Hussein reignite Iraq hopes after arduous qualification journey

FootballJune 04, 2026

Algeria defender Aissa Mandi, top row centre, played his 118th game for his country in the victory over Netherlands at De Kuip, Rotterdam, on Wednesday. Reuters

Aissa Mandi: Playing a second World Cup with Algeria will be 'amazing'

FootballJune 04, 2026

Nabil Bentaleb and Anis Hadj Moussa celebrate the win over Netherlands in Rotterdam. EPA

Algeria stun Netherlands in blow to Ronald Koeman's World Cup plans

FootballJune 04, 2026

Norway's Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe of France. Photos: Getty Images

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World Cup 2026 Group I: Mbappe and Haaland face off, Iraq back on big stage

FootballJune 04, 2026

England's John Stones during a training session at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. PA

John Stones: Hunger is there to make World Cup history with England

FootballJune 04, 2026

The analysis also looked at what sort of flexibility employees are expecting from supervisors during the World Cup. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National

World Cup watchers: AI will be 'catch-up plan' for those missing work

TechnologyJune 03, 2026

Christian Pulisic of the US men's national team, left, Mexico's Raul Jimenez, centre, and Alphonso Davies of Canada. AFP / Getty Images

World Cup 2026: Pressure on Pochettino, Canada optimistic and Mexico expects

FootballJune 03, 2026

Lionel Messi will once again be the focal point of the Argentina side at the World Cup. Getty Images

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Zabaleta: Messi has magic to win Argentina another World Cup

FootballJune 03, 2026

Salem Al Dawsari, centre, remains Saudi Arabia's most important player. Getty Images

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Shock win over Messi’s Argentina a distant memory for Saudi Arabia

FootballJune 03, 2026

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