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Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

'Might awaken demons' - Mbappe reveals game he'll NEVER watch

France captain Kylian Mbappe has candidly admitted that he has never rewatched his country's heartbreaking 2022 World Cup final defeat against Argentina. Despite netting a historic hat-trick during the thrilling showpiece event in Qatar, the Real Madrid superstar confessed that revisiting the painful memory could reopen old psychological wounds.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

In full: Argentina's squad for the 2026 World Cup

All you need to know about Argentina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Now’s the time! Why historic Messi meeting shouldn’t scare England

England have never come up against Lionel Messi, and Robbie Fowler has told GOAL why the 2026 World Cup could be the perfect occasion in which to cross paths with the Argentine GOAT. The ex-Three Lions frontman says the 2022 champion should not scare Thomas Tuchel’s side, while a reunion with old adversaries Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal should also be embraced.

World Cup player value tracker: Anderson in at £100m as Olise's price soars

Excitement is building ahead of the start of the latest installment of the greatest show on earth - the World Cup. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of 10 of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Le Havre	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12	35	W L D D D
15	AJ Auxerre	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10	34	W W W L D
16	Nice	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23	32	D L D D D
17	Nantes	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23	23	L W L L D
18	Metz	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44	17	D L L D L

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