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Ronaldo named to record sixth Portugal WC squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal's squad for the tournament on Tuesday.

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McTominay, Stewart in Scotland World Cup squad

Scott McTominay, Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are in Scotland's 26-man squad for the World Cup while Steve Clarke has also called on Craig Gordon.

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UNDER A MONTH UNTIL KICKOFF

World Cup predicted starting lineups

We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

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World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?

Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

CAPTAINCY CRISIS?

Captaincy crisis?! Franck Kessie joins Koulibaly, Hakimi, Salah in race for World Cup fitness

Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie has become the latest World Cup-bound skipper to pick up an injury a month to go before the tournament, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah already facing anxious waits.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WORLD CUP

Can Brazil still thrive at the World Cup if Estêvão misses out through injury?

Estêvão is in a race to be fit in time to represent Brazil at this summer's World Cup. If he doesn't play, who are the next men up for Carlo Ancelotti's team?

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World Cup injuries: Who's ruled out and who could still play? Hugo Ekitike, Rodrygo, Lamine Yamal, more

Here are the players who will miss the World Cup with injury, and those who are battling to be fit...

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The moment Torreense's Stopira was announced in Cape Verde's WC squad

Torreense, who play in Portugal's second tier, gathered together to watch 37-year-old centre-back, Stopira, learn he would be on the plane for Cape Verde headed to the World Cup.

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Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil

Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti backs Neymar as a key player for the team after announcing his World Cup squad. ancelotti thumb.jpg

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Brazil fans celebrate Neymar's World Cup call-up

The moment Brazil fans inside the Museu do Amanhã discovered Neymar has been included in the World Cup squad.

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