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Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

Brazil superstar Neymar could miss the remainder of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he continues his recovery from a calf injury, according to a report by ESPN.

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived amid a deeply polarised political climate, with President Donald Trump facing criticism over immigration policies, foreign affairs, and economic management. The tournament thus offers an opportunity for the Trump administration to project a more celebratory image of the country to both domestic and international audiences.

Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of Iranian fans protest against the government in Tehran.

Senegal is one of several countries participating at this year's World Cup whose supporters have not been able to travel to follow their team due to the tight immigration restrictions imposed by co-hosts the United States.

With Messi still leading the way, Argentina continue to believe that anything is possible.

Messi is set to take part in a record sixth World Cup, four years after leading his country to glory in Qatar.

The Saudis famously beat Argentina 2-1 in their 2022 tournament opener and looked on course for another upset courtesy of Abdulelah Alamri's 41st-minute strike until winger Araujo stepped up 10 minutes from time.

Mandatory three-minute hydration breaks, introduced by FIFA to combat summer heat across North America, now take place around the 22nd minute of each half and have become one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

World Cup favourites France face a tricky Group I opener against Senegal in New Jersey tonight, with memories of one of the biggest upsets in tournament history hanging heavily over the contest.

Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.

Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday's 0-0 draw with Spain

Unofficially, it also could be a nod to the most well-known MLS club side outfitted by Adidas, the same manufacturer of referee uniforms at this year's tournament.

Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday, frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and had 27 goal attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old keeper Vozinha.

England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday will be refereed by Frenchman Clement Turpin, who was once labelled "Grade E" by Thomas Tuchel who is now England coach.