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WORLD CUP SPECIAL

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Unhopeful hosts • Mexico have plenty of doubts, uncertainty and scepticism going into their own World Cup finals

Overcoming obstacles • South Africa have overcome administrative errors, a points deduction and an African powerhouse to reach their first World Cup since 2010

Searching for a spark • South Korea have failed to convince in recent years, but possess a number of talented players that could click at the World Cup

Veteran at the wheel • After an underwhelming qualifying campaign, the Czech Republic’s septuagenarian coach dragged them to the World Cup via the play-offs

Ready for the next step • Canada failed to register a win in Qatar. Four years on, on home soil, expectations are much higher

The perfect blend • Bosnia & Herzegovina’s national team not only combine youth and experience, but also an eclectic mix of footballing backgrounds

Take two • Qatar’s World Cup debut was a disaster. Can they fare any better at their second attempt?

From shaky to solid • Switzerland shook off a poor UEFA Nations League campaign to cruise through World Cup qualifying

The weight of history • The record five-time World Cup winners are returning to the site of their 1994 triumph

AFCON hangover • The heroes of Qatar travel to the World Cup still reeling from a controversial start to 2026

Emerging from chaos • Few countries have overcome greater hurdles to reach these World Cup finals than the Caribbean’s most populous nation

Great Scott • Scott McTominay was crucial in getting Scotland to the World Cup, and the Napoli midfielder will be vital again in the United States

Showtime • The United States will host the World Cup for the second time, 32 years on from USA ’94, and expectations are bigger than ever

Substance over style • Paraguay, back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, have built a team defined by toughness, resilience and character

Party spoilers • Australia are quietly confident of causing an upset when they face the World Cup co-hosts this summer

A team transformed • Turkey owe their first World Cup appearance since 2002 to their scheming Italian manager

A work in progress • Germany have the talent to beat anyone, but Julian Nagelsmann’s project is still far from complete

Island minnows • Caribbean nation Curacao will be the smallest country to ever take part at the World Cup finals

Excitement in the air • A number of promising prospects have emerged in both defence and attack as Ivory Coast make their long-awaited return to the World Cup

Goalless draw specialists • An elite defence combined with an ageing attack means Ecuador’s World Cup games are unlikely to be full of goals

Last-chance saloon? • This Dutch era, led by coach Ronald Koeman and captain Virgil van Dijk, may be drawing to a close – can the talented group make one last grab for glory?

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