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'It’s a chance to put Iraq on a global stage not associated with war and conflict - the people are fanatical about football' Former Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory

Rene Meulensteen has been assistant manager with the Iraq national team since last year with the side now just one game away from reaching the World Cup

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Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's latest selection for success in the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The potential Iraq World Cup 2026 squad beat Bolivia for a place at the finals

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Igor Tudor leaves post as Tottenham boss amid Premier League relegation fears

Spurs have announced the decision to part ways with the Croatian after just seven games in charge

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‘It took all of 43 years for me to get my 1966 World Cup medal. To finally be recognised as part of the squad was special’ Liverpool icon Ian Callaghan on his World Cup wait

The Reds legend made one appearance during England’s triumphant 1966 World Cup run

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‘Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything’ Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit

The Brazilian teenager headed out on loan to Lyon in the January transfer window

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‘Have I got a chance of going to the World Cup this summer? Why not!’ Fabinho on his prospects of making this summer’s Brazil squad

The former Liverpool midfielder has been included in Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad

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‘You walked down the tunnel and saw Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Gianfranco Zola. You asked yourself “Have we got a chance?”’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup 94 upset

The former Manchester City defender was a part of Jack Charlton’s USA 94 squad

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‘Jude Bellingham is a great man and a great friend. When I wasn’t playing much, I spoke to him about my future and he advised me to do what was best for my career’ Endrick on how the England star has helped his adapt at Real Madrid

Endrick arrived at the Bernabeu in the summer of 2024

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‘Ronaldinho came to hug me immediately after I scored on my Brazil debut – almost like a blessing’ Marcelo recalls his encounter with the Selecao legend after his dream debut

Marcelo’s Brazil debut came at White Hart Lane in September 2006

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‘Playing at a World Cup is a dream, but in order to win a place in the squad, you have to perform at club level – that’s my focus’ Eli Junior Kroupi reveals his World Cup goal - and the idol he wants to emulate

Bournemouth’s French forward has made an impressive start to life in the Premier League

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‘It was a blessing to play with Suarez and Cavani for Uruguay. They helped raise the level of a generation that made history at the 2010 World Cup’ Diego Forlan recalls his role in La Celeste’s legendary attacking trident

The former Manchester United striker was part of a potent attacking trio at the 2010 World Cup

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Manchester United outcast targeted for a return to home country

Three Manchester United managers have overlooked the Turkish goalkeeper

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KSI succeeds where Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham were left frustrated after Dagenham & Redbridge announcement

KSI's co-ownership of National League South outfit Dagenham & Redbridge has led to a landmark moment for the league

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What is Non-League Day? English lower leagues take spotlight during international break

Saturday, March 28 marks the annual Non-League Day in England as sides outside the 92 roll out the welcome mat to fans looking for a football fix

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'Fabio Capello made me feel unwelcome but the sicko part of me loved it' - Joe Hart on how he got his kicks during early days with England

The former Manchester City goalkeeper felt he was in an awkward position during Fabio Capello's time in charge of the England side

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Mo Salah Anfield exit kickstarts biggest issue Liverpool have faced for almost a decade

"Our fans deserve it and we will fight like hell,” was the message Mohamed Salah delivered to Liverpool supporters in May 2024, when the Reds had just finished third in the Premier League

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“Watching football has taken on a whole new level of emotion for me, Jarrod Bowen needs to get on that plane to the World Cup – I tell you” Actor Danny Dyer makes impassioned plea for son-in-law to make Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad

The prominent actor and presenter didn't hold back when speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo

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Tottenham Hotspur staff member blows whistle on Spurs' season-long issues

A Tottenham Hotspur backroom staff member appeared to inadvertently blow the whistle on one member of the squad's persistent injuries this season

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Lauren James Ballon d'Or campaign receives huge shot in the arm as Chelsea star endorsed by peers

Lauren James is dazzling fans and teammates - could the Chelsea star be a Ballon d’Or winner?

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Marcelo Bielsa could be on verge of sack after England friendly - and before Uruguay head to World Cup

The iconic manager made a brilliant start as Uruguay boss...but things have all gone pear-shaped over the past two years

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On the ground with three World Cup legends for Puma's kit block party in New York City

FourFourTwo met up with Asamoah Gyan, El Hadji Diouf and Ricardo Quaresma in Brooklyn and checked out the 11 nations who will be decked out in Puma this summer

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Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever - and how El Niño could complicate things further

The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

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England manager makes shock return to management at 78

Former England boss Roy Hodgson has made a surprise return to management for the final seven games of the Championship season

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How to get last-minute World Cup tickets as FIFA reveal new 'first-come, first-served' policy

The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away - here's how you can get last-minute tickets

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'He died alone like a dog. We didn't protect him. I don't like to think about it because I blame myself' Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta opens up on regrets over 'hero' Diego Maradona

Gabriel Batistuta explains why Diego Maradona 'loved him' - and why he has regrets over the latter years of the Argentina icon's life

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