FIFA WORLD CUP

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Jordan Ayew eyes 'special' England clash as Ghana brace for World Cup challenge

Jordan Ayew has described Ghana's upcoming World Cup clash with England as a "special game" as the Black Stars prepare for a tough Group L campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup-bound DR Congo held by Denmark in Belgium

The Democratic Republic of Congo continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Denmark in an international friendly played in Liege, Belgium, on Wednesday.

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Switzerland await visa decision as Breel Embolo misses flight to World Cup camp

Switzerland's World Cup preparations have been disrupted after star striker Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the squad to the United States due to a visa issue linked to a criminal conviction that became legally binding earlier this year.

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Carlos Queiroz sees positives as Ghana draw with Wales before World Cup

Ghana's preparations for the FIFA World Cup continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, as new coach Carlos Queiroz took charge of the Black Stars for the first time.

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Nabil Bentaleb recalled to Algeria squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Algeria have recalled Nabil Bentaleb for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the midfielder set to join the national team for the first time since October 2025.

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Luis Suarez left out as Marcelo Bielsa names Uruguay World Cup squad

Luis Suarez has been omitted from Uruguay's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa opting for a younger, high-energy group despite leaving out one of the country's greatest-ever players.

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