Iraq and Norway confirm their starting XIs
Iraq and Norway have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group I. Haaland and Ødegaard both start, with Iraq in a 4-4-2 and Norway in a 4-3-3.
According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro said Ronaldo will retire from the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup.
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Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32. The starting XIs the two managers will put on the pitch have been officially announced.
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In the World Cup Round of 32, Spain beat Austria 3-0. With two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro, Spain reached the last 16.
Iraq and Norway have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group I. Haaland and Ødegaard both start, with Iraq in a 4-4-2 and Norway in a 4-3-3.
France beat Senegal 3-1 in 2026 World Cup Group I. Kylian Mbappé starred with two goals and Barcola also scored, as France began with a win.
According to Ben Jacobs, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez will step down after the World Cup, regardless of the result the team achieves at the tournament.
on deal for Brighton centre-back Van Hecke, adding another experienced figure to their defence.
France and Senegal have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group I. Mbappé and Mané both start, with France in a 4-2-3-1 and Senegal in a 4-3-3.
Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 at the 2026 World Cup. Just scored twice, with Rezaeian and Mohebi replying for Iran, who dominated but could not win.
France face Senegal in 2026 World Cup "Group of Death" I. In a repeat of the 2002 opener, France are favourites while Senegal chase another shock result.
Iraq face Norway in 2026 World Cup Group I. Norway, back at a World Cup after 28 years, are favourites, while Iraq return to this stage after 40 years.
Holders Argentina face Algeria in 2026 World Cup Group J. In what is likely Messi's final World Cup, Argentina take the field as heavy favourites in Kansas City.