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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.

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 & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

The World Cup is now less than a week away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the tournament in North America. The stage is set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

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.

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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.

USMNT Rondo: Did Pulisic show he's World Cup ready?

A big 3-2 win over Senegal showed that the USMNT might just be ready for bigger games - and are prepared for the World Cup.

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Pos	Équipe	P	V	N	D	BP	A	+/-	Pts	Forme
9	Wehen Wiesbaden	38	15	8	15	54	52	2	53	V D D N N
10	Waldhof Mannheim	38	15	7	16	59	72	-13	52	D V D N N
11	Viktoria Koeln 1904	38	15	6	17	51	53	-2	51	N D V D D
12	Ingolstadt	38	13	10	15	65	56	9	49	V V D V D
13	Jahn Regensburg	38	14	7	17	54	58	-4	49	D D V V D

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