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Which players are out of World Cup 2026?
By Chris Nee last updated
48 teams are competing at World Cup 2026 but these players all suffered injuries at the worst possible time

World Cup hydration breaks are thwarting attacking play in North America - and here's the proof
By Chris Nee published
FIFA’s three-minute hydration breaks are changing the game at the World Cup

The explanation behind Japan's whiteboard tactics at the 2026 World Cup
By Kedar Bayley published
The Japan national team showcased a bizarrely brilliant whiteboard tactic at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup day four highlights: Underestimate Germany at your peril, dark horse emerges, late drama and Graham Potter's redemption story
By Steven Chicken published
The World Cup delivered its best day of action so far with plenty of entertainment across the four games

Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Hajime Moriyasu's side to face the Netherlands
By Mark White last updated
The Japan World Cup 2026 squad may be one of the trickiest to call, with a selection packed with talent but lacking key stars
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