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One last dance
Croatia are targeting a third World Cup podium finish in a row before their legendary generation bow out
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High-flyers have their wings clipped
Untimely injuries have hampered the progress of one of Asian football's rising powers
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Sixty years of hurt
Can the appointment of an elite manager prove to be the missing piece in England's World Cup jigsaw?
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The long road back
The Leopards are back at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years after winning high-pressure ties in the African and inter-confederation play-offs
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Golden opportunity
Portugal set sail across the Atlantic with the strongest squad they've ever had dreaming of a first World Cup crown
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Against the clock
Unprepared Ghanaians hoping for a quick fix after changing manager just two months before the World Cup
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CONCACAF's upstarts
Panama have been a consistent thorn in the side of their continental rivals in recent years, but can they trouble the world's best?
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Nearly men no more
After years of near-misses, the Central Asian nation have finally qualified for the World Cup
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Explosive potential
Algeria have a talented squad, but they've got previous when it comes to failing to deliver at major tournaments
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Africa's best bet
With exciting youth, elite experience and a bench that is the envy of Africa, Senegal look like their continent's strongest side
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Ready to write a new chapter
Austria are at their first World Cup in almost 30 years and are determined to banish memories of the past
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History in the making
Argentina are aiming to become the first country to successfully defend the World Cup trophy outside of their own continent
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Saudis gamble on Donis
Amid poor form, and with only the expanded format to thank for their place at this World Cup, Saudi Arabia have changed managers at the 11th hour
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Rollercoaster ride
Iraq's qualification campaign was long and difficult – can they keep going at the finals?
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The end of an era
The 2026 World Cup will be Didier Deschamps' final tournament as France head coach
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Summer dreaming
With Haaland and Odegaard leading the way, Norway's golden generation can have a massive impact on this World Cup
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World Cup fairy tale
With a tiny population and a team cobbled together from all over the world, Cape Verde are the romantics' choice for this summer's finals
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The team to beat?
The reigning European champions are among the World Cup favourites, but there are problems to address
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High intensity, high drama
Uruguay have been on a rollercoaster ride under Marcelo Bielsa
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All Whites eyeing history
Undefeated at their last World Cup appearance in 2010, New Zealand are aiming to make more history in 2026
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Africa's World Cup underachievers
Can Mohamed Salah and Co. finally deliver on the global stage for the Egyptians?
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Goalless draw specialists
An elite defence combined with an ageing attack means Ecuador's World Cup games are unlikely to be full of goals
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Last-chance saloon?
This Dutch era, led by coach Ronald Koeman and captain Virgil van Dijk, may be drawing to a close – can the talented group make one last grab for glory?
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Potter's unlikely lads
Sweden took a backdoor route to the World Cup, but with a new manager and some exciting talent could cause an upset or two
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Party spoilers
Australia are quietly confident of causing an upset when they face the World Cup co-hosts this summer
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A work in progress
Germany have the talent to beat anyone, but Julian Nagelsmann's project is still far from complete
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Faded gold
Belgium's golden generation has faded away, with a new-look team yet to fully emerge
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Excitement in the air
A number of promising prospects have emerged in both defence and attack as Ivory Coast make their long-awaited return to the World Cup
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Ready for the next step
Canada failed to register a win in Qatar. Four years on, on home soil, expectations are much higher
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Eyes on the prize
Japan have set their sights on going all the way to the World Cup trophy this summer
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