FIFA deemed Haiti's World Cup jerseys honouring the 1803 Battle of Vertières as political; the team agreed to change both home and away kits days before the tournament.
According to The Athletic, Premier League club Fulham have made official contact with Spanish manager Álvaro Arbeloa after Marco Silva's move to Benfica.
England, 2018 finalist Croatia, Kudus-less Ghana and Panama on second WC adventure face off in Group L.
UEFA Nations League champion Portugal, Colombia, debutant Uzbekistan and DR Congo returning after 52 years face off in Group K.
Reigning champion Argentina, Algeria, Alaba and Arnautović's Austria, and debutant Jordan face off in Group J.
2018 champion France, Senegal, Haaland's Norway and Iraq returning after 40 years face off in Group I.
EURO 2024 champion Spain, two-time world champion Uruguay, debutant Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia face off in Group H.
Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand compete in Group G. The group hosting the likely last World Cup of De Bruyne and Salah.
Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia face off in Group F. Sweden the surprise team with Isak and Gyökeres, Tunisia came through unbeaten qualifying.
Four-time champion Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador compete in Group E. Curaçao on the World Cup stage for the first time in history.
Türkiye returns to the World Cup stage after 24 years in Group D. The Crescent-Stars are in the same group with USA, Paraguay and Australia.
Five-time champion Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti face off in Group C. Brazil meets Morocco at MetLife on June 13 in the opener.
