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Bieber joins Shakira and BTS for World Cup final

The 2026 World Cup is set for a historic musical spectacle as Justin Bieber has officially joined the lineup for the tournament's first-ever final half-time show. The Canadian superstar will headline the event alongside a star-studded cast including Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop icons BTS.

Argentine FA under FBI investigation

The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president Claudio Tapia over potential financial irregularities. Authorities are examining whether hundreds of millions of dollars channelled through American banks constitute money laundering or wire fraud during the ongoing World Cup.

Paraguay v France: Round Of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

France appeal against Michael Olise booking turned down by FIFA

Didier Deschamps has confirmed Michael Olise remains on a yellow card for the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco after FIFA rejected a formal appeal. The decision contrasts sharply with the governing body recently overturning a suspension for United States forward Folarin Balogun, adding further frustration as France map their potential route to the semi-final.

Ex-Barcelona defender takes over as new Mexico boss

Rafael Marquez has been announced as the new manager of the Mexico national team following the departure of Javier Aguirre. The succession takes effect immediately after Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup by England on Sunday, allowing the former defender to begin preparing the squad for the 2030 tournament with a focus on integrating young talent and rebuilding.

Hayes meets Messi and Salah at World Cup

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was left starstruck at the World Cup after sharing the pitch with two of the greatest players of all time. The Olympic gold-winning manager was invited to perform the ceremonial coin flip before Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 clash against Egypt, bringing her face-to-face with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah - an unforgettable moment that even had Arsenal legend Ian Wright labelling the USWNT boss "the queen GOAT."

Brazil v Norway: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Norway doctor denies squad illness rumours ahead of England clash

Norway have issued a firm update regarding the health of their squad ahead of the crucial World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Following rumours of a sickness bug sweeping through the camp after their victory over Brazil, the team doctor has clarified the situation. Meanwhile, both nations face the added challenge of severe thunderstorms and intense heat in Miami.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Athletic Bilbao		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Atletico Madrid		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Barcelona		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Celta Vigo		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Deportivo Alaves		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most World Cup titles?

Brazil have won the World Cup five times, more than any other country. They first lifted the trophy in 1958, before successfully defending their title four years later. They then made it three in 1970, while also emerging victorious in 1994 and 2002 to show what they're made of.

How many teams are in the World Cup?

The most recent edition of the World Cup, which took place in Qatar in 2022, featured 32 teams. However, from the upcoming edition in 2026, as many as 48 teams will be contesting for the ultimate prize in international football. The number of teams that will be featuring has almost quadrupled since the inaugural edition in 1930, which hosted 13 teams.

Who has made the most World Cup appearances ever?

Lionel Messi holds the record of making the most appearances in World Cups, having represented Argentina 26 times across five editions.

Who is the all-time World Cup topscorer?

Germany's Miroslav Klose tops the all-time goalscoring charts in World Cups, having scored an incredible 16 goals in 24 games across four consecutive editions from 2002 to 2014.

Who is the oldest World Cup player and how old was he?

Egyptian legend Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to have ever featured in a World Cup game. The goalkeeper was 45 years and 161 days old when he participated in Egypt's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup.

Who is the youngest World Cup player and how old was he?

Former Manchester United man Norman Whiteside is the youngest player ever to play a World Cup game. The midfielder was just 17 years and 41 days old when he featured for Northern Ireland in a game against Yugoslavia at the 1982 World Cup.

Which famous footballers have featured at the World Cup?

Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Gerd Muller, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldo, Romario, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, David Villa, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo among others are some of the biggest legends in footballing history who have graced the pitch during World Cups.

Which famous managers have led teams at the World Cup?

The likes of Didier Deschamps, Franz Beckenbauer, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Vicente del Bosque, Vittorio Pozzo, Louis van Gaal, Sven-Goran Eriksson, and Ivica Osim are some of the most accomplished individuals to have managed at the World Cup finals.