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Rodriguez backs Diaz for Ballon d'Or bid as Colombia gear up for World Cup

Colombia captain James Rodriguez believes international teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for the upcoming Ballon d'Or following a spectacular European season. The iconic midfielder insists a deep run on the global stage would validate the winger's world-class status, sparking intense excitement ahead of the nation's return to the tournament.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

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.

Yamal, Haaland & 10 stars making their World Cup debuts

We're now just hours 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.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Uzbekistan vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Sollentuna FK	11	2	6	3	8	10	-2	12	D D D L L
10	Karlbergs BK	11	3	3	5	16	20	-4	12	L D L L D
11	AFC Eskilstuna	11	3	3	5	16	21	-5	12	W W L D W
12	FC Jaerfaella	11	3	2	6	15	22	-7	11	L L W W L
13	Gefle	11	3	2	6	15	24	-9	11	L W L D L

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