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Henry 'amazed' by Yamal's footballing 'intelligence'

France legend Thierry Henry has lauded Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal, admitting he is "amazed" by the teenager's decision-making on the pitch. Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the former Barcelona striker expressed his desire to see the La Roja wonderkid at his absolute "peak" at the tournament, as he battles back from a serious injury.

LEGACY: Senegal's resurgent World Cup journey

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we follow Senegal's Lions of Teranga across two decades of triumph, turbulence and transformation - from the thunderbolt of 2002, to the cruel fair-play exit of 2018, to the continental rise that brought them back stronger in Qatar.

Man Utd reach shock agreement to rest Brazil star for end of season

Manchester United have reached a surprising agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to rest star forward Matheus Cunha for the remainder of the Premier League season. The move comes as a major boost for Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has been sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of the World Cup.

San Lorenzo v Santos - Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026

Casemiro says Neymar will accept bench role for Brazil at World Cup

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has thrown his weight behind Neymar making Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, suggesting the forward is willing to sacrifice his starting spot to chase the trophy. With the Seleção's final roster set to be announced on May 18, the veteran midfielder believes the Santos star still has a vital role to play under Carlo Ancelotti.

Foden & MGW miss out! England legend picks three WC No.10s

Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White have been warned to brace for World Cup heartache, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL which playmakers he would pick if stepping into Thomas Tuchel’s shoes as England boss. The Three Lions are blessed with an abundance of creative options, such as Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, meaning that some big names are going to be left disappointed.

Brazilian striker Neymar (R) gives the t

'Technically better than CR7 & Messi' - Neymar gets World Cup backing from Cafu

Brazil icon Cafu has sensationally claimed that Neymar is technically superior to both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he backed the forward to lead the Selecao at the upcoming World Cup. The legendary right-back, who remains the only man to play in three consecutive World Cup finals, believes a fit Neymar remains the ultimate difference-maker for the Brazil national team.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	34	29	1	4	89	31	58	88	W W W W W
2	Real Madrid	34	24	5	5	70	31	39	77	W D W D L
3	Villarreal	34	21	5	8	64	39	25	68	W W D W L
4	Atletico Madrid	34	19	6	9	58	37	21	63	W W L L L
5	Real Betis	34	13	14	7	52	41	11	53	W D W D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcelona

W
W
W
W
W

Real Madrid

W
D
W
D
L

Villarreal

W
W
D
W
L

Atletico Madrid

W
W
L
L
L

Real Betis

W
D
W
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Algeria World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Algeria, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

Can I buy Algeria World Cup 2026 resale tickets?

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

Will there be an opportunity to purchase Algeria World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Who has scored the most goals for Algeria at World Cup Finals?

Three players are tied at the top of Algeria's all-time World Cup tournament scoring list. Salah Assad (1982), Abdelmoumene Djabou (2014) and Islam Slimani (2014) all netted twice during their respective campaigns. Rafik Halliche stands alone as the most capped Algerian player at the World Cup though, with seven appearances at the 2010 and 2014 tournaments.