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Palmer & the biggest stars to miss out on the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations after descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.

Yamal, Haaland & 10 stars making their World Cup debuts

We're now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup, with teams currently making their final preparations ahead of the big kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday. This is the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams having qualified, meaning there are a whole host of players making their first appearance on the global stage.

World Cup 2026 host cities, stadium venues & capacities

The United States, Canada and Mexico will split hosting duties at World Cup 2026, with 16 venues set to provide the backdrop to star-studded fixtures as FIFA’s flagship event heads back to the Americas for the first time since 1994

USMNT FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete USMNT FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

'I'm ready' - USMNT's Richards overcomes injury ahead of World Cup

The defender's status has been touch-and-go, but after training in full this week, Richards is eager to play on Friday

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference

'Chill, relax' - Infantino hits back over Somalian referee deportation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has controversially urged people to "chill and relax" after Somalian match official Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States for the upcoming World Cup. Infantino insisted that the governing body are not the "kings of the world" and cannot override strict border decisions, leaving the referee devastated and stranded ahead of the global showpiece.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Kongsvinger	10	7	2	1	23	11	12	23	W L W W D
3	FK Haugesund	10	7	1	2	30	17	13	22	W W W D L
4	Odds Ballklubb	10	7	1	2	23	12	11	22	W W L L W
5	Stabaek	10	5	3	2	22	12	10	18	D W D L W
6	Ranheim	10	5	2	3	28	20	8	17	D W L W L

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