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Yamal, Haaland & 10 stars making their World Cup debuts

We're now less than a week 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.

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.

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...

Where to watch Cote d'Ivoire today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Cote d'Ivoire in the friendlies and all major competitions.

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.

France vs Ivory Coast predictions: Backing the favourites to succeed

Three France vs Ivory Coast predictions for their friendly clash on Thursday night, including value on the BTTS bet.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Medeama SC	34	17	11	6	52	28	24	62	L W W L W
2	Bibiani Gold Stars	34	19	3	12	46	40	6	60	W L W W L
3	Hearts of Oak	34	13	15	6	25	15	10	54	W L D D W
4	Dreams FC	34	15	7	12	49	33	16	52	W W L W W
5	Aduana Stars	34	13	11	10	29	24	5	50	L W D L D

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