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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.

MAINZ, GERMANY - MAY 31: Starting lineup of Germany with Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck, Felix Nmecha, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Oliver Baumann, Lennart Karl, Nathaniel Brown, Joshua Kimmich, Deniz Undav and Florian Wirtz during the international friendly match between Germany and Finland at MEWA Arena on May 31, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Mega blow for Germany as Bayern star OUT of World Cup

Germany's World Cup preparations have been hit by a devastating blow after teenage forward Lennart Karl was ruled out of the upcoming tournament. The 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy sustained a severe thigh injury during Die Mannschaft's final training session, forcing national team manager Julian Nagelsmann to call up a late replacement.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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8	Fujairah	27	9	9	9	43	46	-3	36	L L D D L
10	Gulf United	28	8	4	16	40	48	-8	28	L L L W L
11	City	29	7	5	17	32	57	-25	26	L L D L L
12	AL-ITTIFAQ	27	7	3	17	36	54	-18	24	W D L D L

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