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FIFA World Cup Preparations Underway With Squads, Songs, and Concerns

Preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup are in full swing, with national teams announcing their squads and artists releasing official songs. Concerns have also been raised about potential impacts of grueling heat on games and Iran's participation fate.

14 May, 08:18 — 15 May, 00:47
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BBCHigh4h ago

Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad

Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final halftime show

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday.A halftime show was trialed at last year's FIFA Club World Cup final, also at MetLife Stadium.

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Uncapped goalkeeper gets first French call up in World Cup squad - The Straits Times

Uncapped goalkeeper gets first French call up in World Cup squad  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual22m ago

Scientists warn ‘grueling heat’ could impact quarter of World Cup games

Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each half of the World Cup matches that will take place in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual51m ago

Young forwards expected to join veterans for S. Korean World Cup squad

When head coach Hong Myung-bo unveils the South Korean squad for this year's FIFA World Cup on the weekend, the list will likely feature some in-form young attackers joining seasoned veterans with previous experience at the sport's biggest event. Hong will announce his squad at a press conference in Seoul at 4 p.m. Saturday, just under a month before the kickoff of the largest World Cup in history, with Mexico, Canada and the United States set to host the 48-nation battle. South Korea, world No.

By The Korea Herald

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billboardMostly Factual1h ago

Shakira & Burna Boy Shout Out Soccer Icons in Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song ‘Dai Dai’

The Queen of World Cup Music teamed up with the Nigerian superstar for a new soccer anthem.

By Jessica Roiz

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screen-rantMixed4h ago

Law & Order Season 26: Release Date, Story, & Everything We Know

NBC has big plans for Law & Order Season 26 following the milestone 25th, with some big changes on the way for the network's primetime lineup.

By Laura Hurley

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azernewsLow5h ago

Madonna, Shakira and BTS set to perform at 2026 World Cup Final - AzerNews

Madonna, Shakira and BTS set to perform at 2026 World Cup Final  AzerNews

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new-times-rwMixed16h ago

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show| The New Times - The New Times

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show| The New Times  The New Times

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