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Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

Scotland side in the same international window. In the last World Cup, Japan claimed [famous wins](/sports/2022/12/2/miracle-in-doha-japan-revels-in-stunning-world-cup-progress) over Spain and Germany in the group stage to top the standings

Hakimi leads nine returning Morocco players from Qatar 2022 at World Cup

Scotland in Massachusetts and finish Group C against Haiti on June 24, in Atlanta. The top two in the standings go directly to the round of 16, and the third-place team also could advance

She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person

World Cup Scotland has qualified for since 1998. It's the fourth that Brown is attending in person. Traveling to the United States with fellow Glaswegian fans, she's got tickets to all of Scotland

Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says

Scotland on June 24 in Miami, Florida. *The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 . You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery

Scotland in Boston on Saturday, June 13. They are then due to face South American giants Brazil in Philadelphia on June 19, followed by African heavyweights Morocco five days later, in Atlanta

Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list

Cup – he was subsequently named CAF African Player of the Year. This season has been less productive so far in terms of goals and assists. Hakimi increasingly attracts intense attention from opponents keen to neutralise

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

Scotland will, however, wear a different goalkeeper kit in all three of their group matches against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. ## Which are the best kits that may not be used? ![Curacao players posing in their

Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup

stands to rake in billions of dollars from the event. “Planning for this World Cup has been a nightmare from start to finish,” said Scotland-born Rory Phillips-Hunter, a 37-year-old hospitality worker

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

Scotland's group C game against Brazil in Miami, for example, will have a kick-off time of 18:00 ET (23:00 BST). Some venues, including stadiums in Houston and Dallas, also have retractable

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

standings, real-time match results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United

Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?

Cup. "We were aware of that before - now we experience it," Tuchel told ITV before the game. "It's no problem. "It should not be an excuse to lose our mood or patience

Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years

Group “The last time Scotland were in the World Cup I watched the Scotland v Brazil game with my mum at home. I think I’ll have to get her in so we can relive

What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

stands before the match REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-11-19T024715Z_2134259621_UP1ELBJ07QPBU_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-JAM-CUW-1773213406.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Curacao supporters at the final World Cup qualifier in Jamaica on November 18, 2025 [Gilbert Bellamy/Reuters] In the third and final qualification round, they were

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Scotland, Britain - March 28, 2026 Japan's Keisuke Goto REUTERS/Russell Cheyne](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-03-30T125035Z_952837489_RC2SDKAFUZEN_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-FRIENDLY-SCO-JPN-1779169951.jpg?w=614&resize=614%2C756&quality=80) Keisuke Goto progressed from Japan U-18s to his senior debut in November 2025 [Russell Cheyne/Reuters] ## ⚽ Ali Jasim (Iraq) Part

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?

Scotland](/sport/football/teams/scotland) squad to take on Brazil, Haiti and Morrocco in Group C. New Zealand's All Whites could also be backed by Swansea fans with midfielder Marko Stamenic in their ranks for Group

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

Scotland enter on Saturday morning. England's second match in Group 2 is on Tuesday against Ireland in Southampton. ## Wyatt-Hodge rocks in Birmingham Figure caption, Wyatt-Hodge hits the first six of the World

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

Scotland are back at the World Cup, after a 28-year hiatus. Steve Clarke's men will be hoping to make it past the group stages for the first time in the nation's history

Shankland set to join Rangers from Hearts

group game takes place in Florida. ## Analysis: Shankland the leader Rangers seek Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh spoke last Sunday about the club's need for leaders, ideally Scottish leaders and gnarled professionals. He never mentioned

The Women's Six Nations is faster and smarter - but is it better?

stands at 58 points a game - on track for another record. Is it simply the fact that England, world champions and seven-time defending champions, are running amok and pushing up the average

World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

standing in a metal basket at the end of the crane's long arm and are doing work to the top rim of the stadium.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5335x5335+1334+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdf%2Fcd%2F38700d20438098cd0395c18cf23f%2Fgettyimages-2279843852.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5851660/world-cup-2026-soccer-where-to-watch-preview-facts) ### [Soccer Edition](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [The World