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Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Kenny Smith from Inverness was one of many fans who saw their their Esta travel permits withdrawn without explanation last week.

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

Charlie Richardson went viral at Euro 2024 for his England flag, with 'Thatcham Royals' on it.

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at England's next World Cup fixture and how you can follow along via the BBC.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at England's next World Cup fixture and how you can follow along via the BBC.

Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.

We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?

We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether earning three points in the World Cup group stage will be enough to advance to the knockout rounds.

Lawrence Shankland might now be in his 30s, but he is finally coming of age for Scotland, writes Tom English.

Ashley Cole lists his top five toughest players he's faced at the World Cup.

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains Fifa's suspension rules on red and yellow cards during the World Cup.

As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.

How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.

BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.

BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress.

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.