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World Cup 2026 preview: Argentina looking for a repeat

With Messi, nothing seems impossible, as he has led Argentina to World Cup and Copa America success.
With Messi, nothing seems impossible, as he has led Argentina to World Cup and Copa America success.

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury

Oct 10, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (2) hits a header against Venezuela during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 10, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (2) hits a header against Venezuela during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jordan's Sabra ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury

Outcry over judicial missteps linked to missing girl prompts French government reckoning

The agricultural silo in Puycasquier, France, where search teams found the body of a child believed to be the missing 11-year-old Lyhanna.
The agricultural silo in Puycasquier, France, where search teams found the body of a child believed to be the missing 11-year-old Lyhanna.

Forward Al‑Tamari headlines Jordan’s first World Cup squad

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Final - Jordan v Qatar - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - February 10, 2024 Jordan's Mousa Al-Tamari in action with Qatar's Akram Afif REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Final - Jordan v Qatar - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - February 10, 2024 Jordan's Mousa Al-Tamari in action with Qatar's Akram Afif REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Ambitious Jordan out to make their mark on World Cup debut

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Final - Jordan v Qatar - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - February 10, 2024 Jordan players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Final - Jordan v Qatar - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - February 10, 2024 Jordan players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

Deniz Undav shines with two goals, one assist in Germany’s 4-0 win over Finland

Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.
Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.

Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut

FILE PHOTO: Jordan national soccer team players take part in a training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Amman, Jordan, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jordan national soccer team players take part in a training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Amman, Jordan, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni/File Photo

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen speaks during a political rally of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party in Macon as the country marks the May Day national holiday, France, May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen speaks during a political rally of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party in Macon as the country marks the May Day national holiday, France, May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Achilles injury rules Jordan’s Smeeri out of World Cup

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