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

Cherki delivers but France fall short in Ivory Coast loss

Rayan Cherki scored a memorable goal, but a much-changed France side couldn't hold onto the lead as they dropped their first World Cup warmup game to the Ivory Coast, 2-1. Manager Didier Deschamps made plenty of changes, yet still named a strong side. Despite some bright moments, Les Bleus weren't able to piece together a complete performance - and were made to pay.

RANKED: Top 20 kits at the 2026 World Cup

There's just one week to go until the biggest show on earth gets underway, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11. If you haven't already caught a serious case of World Cup fever, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the very best kits that will be on show in North America this summer.

France vs Ivory Coast: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between France and Ivory Coast, as well as kick-off time and team news

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Saliba's World Cup hopes alive as France boss issues update

France head coach Didier Deschamps has provided a major boost regarding the fitness of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Despite suffering a back issue following a gruelling Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the centre-back has avoided serious injury, though he faces a mental challenge to recover from the heart-breaking loss.

Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League

Fans left in hysterics at hilarious Cherki pose for France team photo

France are preparing to head across the Atlantic in search of World Cup glory, but the squad has already managed to go viral before touching down in the United States. During a formal photo session with President Emmanuel Macron, Manchester City star Rayan Cherki stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Opatija	33	10	10	13	31	38	-7	40	W L W W D
9	HNK Orijent 1919	33	9	11	13	40	41	-1	38	W L W L L
10	Hrvace	33	10	6	17	36	48	-12	36	L L L L W
11	NK Croatia Zmijavci	33	9	8	16	32	46	-14	35	W W L L W
12	Jarun	33	8	9	16	34	42	-8	33	D L L W L