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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has floated a sensational transfer theory, suggesting that Mikel Arteta may be weighing up the shock sale of captain Martin Odegaard this summer. Despite the Norwegian leading the Gunners to their first Premier League title in over two decades last season, concerns over his recent impact and injury record have led to questions regarding his long-term future in North London.

The first central Asian side to ever qualify, can Fabio Cannavaro inspire his team to make more history in North America?

Los Cafeteros reached the 2024 Copa America final, so can they back that up with another strong showing this summer?

Back on the global stage after over half-a-century away, can the African side make their mark in North America?

One of four tournament debutants, can the Asian side spring any shocks in North America?

Ralf Rangnick's side caught the eye at Euro 2024, so can they impress again upon their return to the global stage?

After missing the previous two World Cups, will the Fennecs again prove to be a tough nut to crack for some of the elite sides?

Back at the tournament for the first time since 1998, will Erling Haaland be able to carry the Scandinavians deep into the knockouts?

The 48th and final team to secure their spot at the tournament, can the Asian side make up for their 40 years away by producing some shocks?

Perhaps the strongest African team at the tournament, can the Cup of Nations 'winners' survive the Group of Death?

With Marcelo Bielsa in charge, can the two-time winners again force their way into the latter stages?

Having changed manager on the eve of the tournament, can the Saudis spring another shock after beating Argentina in 2022?

One of four tournament debutants, can the African nation defy the odds and progress past the group stages?

The lowest-ranked team at the tournament, can the All Whites cause a surprise and push for a knockouts berth?

Against all odds, Team Melli will take part this summer - but do they have enough resolve left to cause an upset or two?

The Pharoahs are back on the global stage after missing out in 2022 - but can they end their 92-year wait to once again feature in the knockout rounds?

The majority of the 'Golden Generation' have moved on - so do the Red Devils have enough talent left to challenge?

Perennial qualifiers, can Tunisia finally find a way into the knockouts this time round?

The Scandinavians rode their luck to reach the tournament, so can their high-powered attack now take advantage and fire them to a deep run?

Samurai Blue have produced some eye-catching results in the build-up to the tournament, so how far can they go in North America?

Though tough to break down, will La Tri be able to score enough goals to make a lasting impression on the tournament?

The Elephants have not always lived up expectation at World Cups, so can they change that narrative in North America?

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, can the Blue Wave cause a shock on the biggest stage of all?

Not since they finished third in 2002 have the Turks appeared at World Cup - so will they be able to make up for lost time in North America?

The Socceroos have a new generation of talents emerging - but can any of them inspire their team to another run at the knockouts?

Back on the global stage for the first time since 2010, can the South Americans once again plot a route through the knockout rounds?

Expectation has never been higher for the co-hosts - but can America's 'golden generation' produce on the biggest stage?

For the first time since 1998, the Tartan Army are in attendance at a World Cup - but will Steve Clarke's side make history by reaching the knockout rounds?

Despite turmoil back home, the Central American nation are back at the World Cup following a 52-year absence - but can they cause any further shocks?