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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.

What on earth has El Mala done? Making sense of Karl's outburst and Nagelsmann's reaction

Ouedraogo for Karl—would that have been a hot take? Not for Julian Nagelsmann, which begs the question: what on earth is wrong with the man? Or, for that matter, what are we even discussing here? A commentary.

USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about USA vs Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

USMNT World Cup notebook: Can McKennie continue Juventus form?

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from the team's pre-Germany preparation in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

Will Tillman make his case to start? Five keys for USMNT vs. Germany

Fresh off a win over Senegal, the USMNT face their toughest pre-World Cup test yet against Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Germany. GOAL breaks down five key storylines.

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 while descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Múnich	34	28	5	1	122	36	86	89	W W D W W
2	Borussia Dortmund	34	22	7	5	70	34	36	73	W W L W L
3	RB Leipzig	34	20	5	9	66	47	19	65	L W L W W
4	VfB Stuttgart	34	18	8	8	71	49	22	62	D W D D L
5	Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	13	61	L W D W W

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

What on earth has El Mala done? Making sense of Karl's outburst and Nagelsmann's reaction

USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

USMNT World Cup notebook: Can McKennie continue Juventus form?

Will Tillman make his case to start? Five keys for USMNT vs. Germany

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

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