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The secret of De la Fuente's Spain success

Find out how a newspaper advert set in motion Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's rise and why he is able to quickly connect with players.

1986 World Cup Quarter Final, Azteca Stadium, Mexico, 22nd June, 1986, Argentina 2 v England 1, England's goalkeeper Peter Shilton (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)

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10 days to go: Shilton and Barthez hit double figures

FIFA counts down to the World Cup 2026 with a daily statistical story.

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Van Dijk: This Netherlands team can do something special

Dutch captain tells FIFA that the Netherlands have the quality, experience and togetherness to win the nation's first World Cup.

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26 Superstars: Julian Alvarez

With highlights, quotes, trivia, stats, World Cup history and 2026 hopes, FIFA shines the spotlight on Argentina ace Julian Alvarez.

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Popovic includes Volpato in Socceroos selection

Serie A star selected for Australia's FIFA World Cup squad after recent switch, although Boyle and Rowles miss out.

Argentinian forward Diego Armando Maradona (3rd L) runs past English defender Terry Butcher (L) on his way to dribbling goalkeeper Peter Shilton (R) and scoring his second goal, or goal of the century, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and England on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City. Argentina advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. (Photo by STAFF / AFP) (Photo by STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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World Cup wonder goals: Maradona's Goal of the Century

Relive the Argentina maestro's mesmerising solo goal against England at Mexico 1986.

Lamine Yamal of Spain during the international friendly match between Spain and Egypt prior to the FIFA World Cup, at RCD Stadium on March 31, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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World Cup wonderkids: Lamine Yamal

The latest in our series on the most exciting U-21 players heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is dedicated to the Spain and Barcelona starlet.

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11 days to go: Sukur’s supersonic strike

FIFA counts down to the World Cup 2026 with a daily statistical story.

Algeria's forward #7 Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group E football match between Algeria and Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images)

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Mahrez heads Algeria's World Cup squad as Zidane included

Riyad Mahrez leads a squad featuring goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of 1998 World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane.

CuraÃ§ao players and fans celebrate World Cup 2026 qualification after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on November 18, 2025. The tiny Caribbean nation of Curacao became the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup on November 18 as Haiti booked their return to the tournament for the first time in 52 years along with Panama.
A nerve-shredding finale to the CONCACAF qualifying campaign saw Curacao -- with a population of just 156,000 -- squeeze into next year's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston. (Photo by Ricardo MAKYN / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO MAKYN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Comenencia: Curaçao are going to surprise a lot of people

The tiny Caribbean nation will make their debut at the upcoming FIFA World Cup and have no plans to simply make up the numbers.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 26: Vincenzo Montella, Head Coach of Turkiye, celebrates with Arda Guler and Ismail Yuksek of Turkiye after the team's victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Türki̇ye and Romania at Besiktas Park on March 26, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

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Montella: Türkiye is jam-packed with talent

The former Azzurri striker recalls his World Cup memories and discusses his connection to the Turkish people ahead of the global showpiece.

Cardiff City manager Sabri Lamouchi after the Sky Bet Championship match at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham. Picture date: Thursday April 27, 2023. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Lamouchi: Tunisia want to leave World Cup with no regrets

Sabri Lamouchi reflects on his painful FIFA World Cup experience with Côte d’Ivoire in 2014 and what it will take to make history in 2026.

Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for USA in an international with Senegal

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Pulisic ends scoring slump to change USA narrative

USA forward scored for the first time in almost six months against Senegal to revive his form and confidence ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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Eskandarian on Iran's first World Cup and playing at Cosmos

Former New York Cosmos star Andranik Eskandarian speaks to FIFA about Argentina 1978 and shutting down George Best in the NASL.

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Thinking man’s players from Freese to Socrates

Harvard graduate Matt Freese is in line to join an illustrious list of World Cup stars who are also academic high achievers.

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World Cup wonder goals: Villa flies solo

Relive David Villa's stunning solo goal which set Spain on their way to victory over Honduras at South Africa 2010.

Uruguay's head coach Argentine Marcelo Bielsa watches from the sidelines the international friendly football match between USA and Uruguay at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on November 18, 2025. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/AFP via Getty Images)

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Bielsa names Uruguay World Cup squad

Federico Valverde is the headline name included in La Celeste's World Cup selection as they prepare to battle it out in Group H.

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Caicedo: Colombia winning a trophy would mean everything

Linda Caicedo is no stranger to the biggest stage and has her sights set on a second FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with Colombia.

Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese players Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha Goncalo Ramos pose with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final match against Arsenal FC at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30, 2026.

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The Portuguese quartet who powered PSG to glory

Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Goncalo Ramos and Vitinha all starred as PSG won back-to-back UEFA Champions League crowns.

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Marquinhos celebrates with trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match against Arsenal FC at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30, 2026.

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Captain Marquinhos sets sights on the hexa

After leading Paris Saint-Germain to a second UEFA Champions League crown, Brazil's newly-appointed captain is eyeing up a long-awaited World Cup triumph.