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WHO WILL WIN THE WORLD CUP?
Considering the playing personnel, their manager, the draw and even the climate, I can’t look beyond Spain.
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June 2026
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PEOPLE STILL ABUSE ME FOR MY MISS AGAINST URUGUAY, BUT I DON'T HATE LUIS SUAREZ. I'D HAVE DONE THE SAME THING
Ghana are in England’s group this summer - their biggest World Cup moment came in 2010, when they almost became Africa’s first ever semifinalists.In his own words, Asamoah Gyan tells us about his fateful penalty, which followed an infamous handball...
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June 2026
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SCOTLAND'S NEW WORLD CUP SONG? IT'S A LITTLE PG...
Songwriter PG Ciarletta has released a tune to mark his country's return to the tournament - wisely, he's avoided tempting fate like Del Amitri...
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June 2026
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THE GREATEST WORLD CUP UPSETS... EVER!
With 48 teams and more minnows than before, anything could happen this summer – as these previous shocks illustrate. Beware balding Bulgarians...
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June 2026
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"I STARTED TO WEAR BRIGHT JERSEYS AS I WAS A SURFER - OTHER KEEPERS JUST PLAYED IN DULL SHIRTS"
The pint-sized Mexican shot-stopper talks about breaking barriers, being the original innovator of the sweeper-keeper role and those garish USA 94 kits
5 min |
June 2026
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PICO LOPES
First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain await...
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June 2026
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MAURICIO POCHETTINO
Over the course of his managerial career, Mauricio Pochettino has written some remarkable stories, built on relentless hard work.
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June 2026
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"BECKHAM'S RED CARD IN '98 WAS EXCESSIVE, HE SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SENT OFF - SIMEONE WAS CLEVER"
The legendary full-back recalls two fiery World Cup ding-dongs with England and his heartbreak at not making the Argentina squads for 2006 and 2010
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June 2026
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WHEN MARADONA SHOCKED THE GLOBE
Against England at the 1986 World Cup, the rage-driven Argentine produced the greatest of individual displays
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June 2026
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COVENTRY CITY AWAY 1978-81
FFT's shirt boffin looks back at the infamous chocolate kit - or should that be Marmite...
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June 2026
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MORGAN ROGERS "WHEN COLE PALMER SCORED IN THE EUROS FINAL, I DON'T THINK I'D SHOUTED AS MUCH IN MY LIFE!"
Morgan Rogers was watching at home two summers ago - now he's a key part of the England squad, eager to emulate his pal at his first tournament
5 min |
June 2026
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JOHN BARNES
The England icon shares his love for a World Cup legend, two civil rights heroes and his own inspirational father
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June 2026
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"YES, WE DO KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE"
The San Francisco Bay Area hosts six World Cup games - key members of England's Lionesses are already there
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June 2026
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JORDAN PICKFORD “I THRIVE OFF PRESSURE - THERE'S NO BETTER FEELING THAN KNOWING THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING”
The 32-year-old has produced some of his best performances in major tournaments - including his shootout heroics at the 2018 World Cup
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June 2026
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"MY SON CRIED IN MY ARMS WHEN WE QUALIFIED. I JUST FELT INTENSE JOY"
Former Huddersfield and Barnsley midfielder Dean Gorre stepped up from assistant to manage Curacao in their decisive fixture in Jamaica - with his boy in the starting line-up
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June 2026
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RYAN CHRISTIE “KIERAN TIERNEY IS A BRILLIANT DJ - YES SIR, I CAN BOOGIE IS ON HIS PLAYLIST WHEN WE WIN MATCHES!”
The Bournemouth midfielder hails his Scotland team-mate's music choices – and wants to make this summer more successful than his past tournaments
6 min |
June 2026
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28 YEARS LATER
For the first time since 1998, Scotland and their fans are back at a World Cup, thanks to one of the greatest nights in the country's football history. Next up? Bring on Brazil...
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June 2026
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PELE, THE REVEREND AND THE WORLD'S OLDEST CLUB
Sheffield FC have been largely lying dormant for almost 170 years, but under new star-studded ownership, they hope to share their story with the world...
5 min |
June 2026
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TIM BOOTH
The James frontman on going to an Old Firm game with Gordon Strachan and becoming pals with Gary Neville
5 min |
June 2026
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Blue is the colour
With a population of just 155,000 people, Curacao will be the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup this summer.
10 min |
June 2026
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"OUR VICTORY OVER FRANCE IN 2002 WAS A WIN FOR EVERY COUNTRY THAT HAS EVER BEEN COLONISED"
The Senegalese ball-winner on toppling Henry & Co in Seoul, their gutting golden-goal loss against Turkey and how his move to Liverpool happened
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June 2026
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"REF, THERE'S A 300FT LOBSTER ON THE PITCH!"
If the host city posters are anything to go by, games in Boston are going to be wild...
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June 2026
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JULES BREACH
The TV presenter shares her excitement for how the World Cup will be embraced Stateside
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June 2026
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LEWIS FERGUSON “INJURING MY ACL JUST BEFORE THE EUROS WAS DIFFICULT TO TAKE, BUT IT HAS MADE ME STRONGER"
A cruel stroke of luck denied the midfielder a trip to Germany two years ago, but he's since captained Bologna to the club’s first major trophy in 51 years
6 min |
June 2026
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IN TUCHEL WE TRUST
England have turned to a German in their quest to win the World Cup - the heat of a North American summer means it will be far from easy, but as far as players past and present are concerned, there's no doubting Thomas
10+ min |
June 2026
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BIG MEEKS, MANAGER
Former Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards tells FFT of his first steps in coaching - with one of the worst sides in the country
2 min |
June 2026
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THE TEAM WHO CAN'T GO HOME
Curacao hosted some of Haiti's World Cup qualifiers - Scotland's group-stage opponents haven't been able to play games in their own country since 2021
2 min |
June 2026
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THE BOY'S A BIT SPECIAL
Lamine Yamal might not be the only top teen starting for Spain
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June 2026
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ST ANDREW'S, VIA SANTOS
John Sims rarely misses a game for his two favourite clubs - no mean feat, given they're 6,000 miles apart...
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June 2026
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ANDY ROBERTSON "I WATCHED THE LAST WORLD CUP WITH DIOGO JOTA - WE BOTH HAD DREAMS OF PLAYING IN IT ONE DAY"
At the age of 32, Scotland's skipper has fulfilled a lifetime ambition - his former Liverpool team-mate was in his thoughts, the day he made history
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