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The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Euronews

World Cup: France settle in Boston ahead of 2026 campaign

The French national team arrived in Boston on Wednesday, where they have established their base camp for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad checked into the Four Seasons hotel before moving to their training facilities at Bentley University.

France 24

The 10 Best Forwards at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Attackers from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid will light up the World Cup.

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World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? Or can Senegal or Morocco clinch a first title for Africa? Here’s a look at the favourites and dark horses at the 2026 World Cup.

France 24

The 10 Best Midfielders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

A wondrous glut of maestros will showcase their talents in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

WORLD CUP 2026: With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Market analysts who called it twice have picked a new winner

Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.

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Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’

Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare dispute

The Guardian - UK

Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Michael Olise's dazzling hat-trick for France in their final World Cup warm-up sends an ominous warning to rivals of Les Bleus, adding further firepower to a formidable attack that already includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and the current Ballon d'Or holder, Ousmane Dembélé.

France 24

2026 World Cup Winner: Odds, Predictions With France, Argentina and Spain Among Favorites

Spain and France are widely viewed as the leading contenders to win this year’s World Cup, but there are plenty of outside challengers capable of making a serious run.

Sports Illustrated

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday night.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened

Our writers continued the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

The Independent UK

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Michael Olise hits stunning hat-trick as Les Bleus send World Cup warning shot

Bayern Munich star laid claim to starting berth as Didier Deschamps fielded first-choice team

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How to watch France vs Northern Ireland: FREE live streams, preview for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch France vs Northern Ireland live streams for free, with the No. 1 ranked FIFA team playing their final World Cup 2026 warm-up fixture.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch France vs. Northern Ireland on TV, Live Stream

The world’s top-ranked nation has one final warm-up match before the start of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Monday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

France and Scotland continue their preparations for the World Cup finals.

The Guardian - UK

France World Cup 2026 team guide

Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have the attacking power to shred opponents but will Didier Deschamps let them off the leash?

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?

Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

France 24

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up defeat

The Elephants overturned an early deficit to beat France 2-1 on Thursday, inflicting a rare defeat on Didier Deschamps's side in their penultimate World Cup warm-up game.

Sports Illustrated

How France’s William Saliba Injury Decision for World Cup Will Impact Arsenal

Didier Deschamps has responded to reports casting Saliba’s World Cup status in doubt.

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Côte d’Ivoire: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France faces a serious challenge in the form of Côte d’Ivoire as it continues its build-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

William Saliba Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Arsenal Star Amid World Cup Scare

One of the World Cup favorites has been dealt a major injury scare.

The Independent UK

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK

England and France World Cup squads announced – how do they compare?

England and France - two European nations expected to do well at the 2026 World Cup - have now named their squads for this summer’s tournament. Both countries have picked three goalkeepers, with Jordan Pickford set to take the gloves for England, while Mike Maignan is likely to be between…

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