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World Cup 2026: Day seven
Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 7 recap.
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Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know
All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.
World Cup: Rating the chances of top European teams at the tournament
Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event’s history, but what are the continent’s chances at the 2026 edition?
World Cup contenders: Can Portugal and Ronaldo finally win a maiden title?
Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.
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Ronaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.
Published On 6 Jun 2026
Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
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Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
Published On 28 May 2026
Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026.
![Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr is presented with the Saudi Pro League Trophy [Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2277551901-1779397791.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
