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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now three weeks away, AFP Sport has written up an overview of the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

Bangkok Post

PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele suffers injury scare before Champions League final against Arsenal

Ousmane Dembele went off early in PSG’s final Ligue 1 game of the season on Sunday

The Independent UK

Camavinga, Griezmann shocking omissions as France FIFA WC squad named

France's FIFA World Cup squad is out. Eduardo Camavinga and Antoine Griezmann are surprisingly excluded. Robin Risser and Maxence Lacroix receive call-ups. Coach Didier Deschamps explains Camavinga's absence due to his club season and competition. Kylian Mbappe remains a key player. Many new faces will experience the World Cup for…

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France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

French football boss Didier Deschamps on Thursday night anointed Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé as captain of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale

Crystal Palace pair achieve World Cup dream as France squad revealed

Chelsea legend also makes the cut in Didier Deschamps’ team

Evening Standard

France 2026 World Cup Preview: Les Bleus Aiming to Live Up to Great Expectations

After appearances in the previous two World Cups, France are projected to enjoy another fantastic campaign in North America.

Sports Illustrated

How Do Real Madrid Fix Kylian Mbappe?

The marriage of the world’s biggest player and club has brought little joy so far.

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Could Real Madrid Sell Kylian Mbappe Over Dressing Room Tensions?

The French superstar is under increasing scrutiny amid a difficult period.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Legend Rules Out Mourinho, Klopp for Manager’s Job—Names Preferred Candidates

The former manager and sporting director assessed the current list of candidates.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Best Young Players at the Tournament—Ranked

Some prodigious talent will travel to North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe’s Social Media Like Hints at Change He Wants at Real Madrid

Mbappe was spotted liking a post on social media that suggested a former manager’s return.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Ball—Ranked

The world’s leading soccer stars will convene in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Five Candidates to Replace Mauricio Pochettino As USMNT Manager After 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation could be on the hunt for a new USMNT manager after hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Nine Managers Who Could Replace Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid—Ranked

The current head coach’s days are numbered after Champions League elimination.

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The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup – France boss Didier Deschamps

The 23-year-old was injured during the 2-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain.

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with France

The Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitiké will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with the injury he sustained against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday

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Spurs star given injury boost ahead of relegation run-in

A key Tottenham Hotspur forward has been given the ultimate World Cup incentive during his side’s relegation battle

The Independent UK

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike to miss World Cup with ‘serious’ Achilles injury

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The Independent UK

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm extent of devastating injury

Liverpool confirmed Ekitike has ruptured his Achilles tendon with the France forward now set for a significant lay-off

The Guardian - UK

Warren Zaïre-Emery has made PSG’s dazzling midfield even better

Thierry Henry loves him. Didier Deschamps made him a France player at 17. And Luis Enrique says he is ‘spectacular’

Radio France Internationale

And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

The Guardian - UK

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé excited by France’s spectacular attack before World Cup

Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué, Hugo Ekitike and Marcus Thuram all played their parts in wins against Brazil and Colombia at the weekend

The Independent UK

US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines'

Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique

Radio France Internationale

France boss Deschamps tells World Cup hopefuls to stay humble after wins in US

France head coach Didier Deschamps on Monday urged players aiming to be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup to remain humble and hard-working after successes over Brazil and Colombia in friendlies in the United States.

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