Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America.
Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America. Grouped from 10 articles across 4 sources.
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What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?
From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
WATCH: ESPN, Marvel look back at the 1994 World Cup
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Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.
Boston: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
Mexico City police teargas teachers’ protest 10 days before World Cup
Teachers associated with CNTE union were marching toward Zócalo for salary raises and reversal of pension laws Riot police fired teargas at teachers who were marching toward Mexico City’s historic Zócalo plaza, just days before the square is expected to host the 2026 World Cup “Fan Fest”. The incident is the second time police have clashed with teachers in the past week, and more conflict is likely as Mexico City prepares to hold the opening game of the Fifa World Cup on 11 June. “This event will have to be suspended,” Filiberto Frausto, a union leader, told AFP, which witnessed police firing teargas on 1 June. “A cause like ours should be far above – it’s far more important than a little bit of distraction and fun.” Continue reading...
Can cohosts Canada reach the knockout stages at World Cup 2026?
Canada are playing only their third World Cup, but have high hopes for a talented squad under coach Jesse Marsch.
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