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Jon Fisher is Bet Football’s editor and a football journalist covering the Premier League, La Liga and European competitions. He has spent over a decade writing match previews, betting tips and analysis.
Lionel Messi is set for his 200th cap and a record sixth World Cup as Argentina open their title defence against Algeria in Kansas City. Here is everything you need to know.
Norway make their long-awaited return to the World Cup stage against an Iraq side back at the finals for the first time since 1986. Erling Haaland leads the Scandinavians as heavy favourites at Gillette Stadium.
France begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against the side that famously beat them in 2002. Didier Deschamps insists there is no revenge narrative, but he will want three points from MetLife Stadium all the same.
Iran begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Tuesday, carrying the weight of seven failed group-stage exits and a week of off-pitch turmoil. Here are our tips, predicted lineups and where to watch.
Uruguay arrive at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H opener carrying a raft of defensive injury doubts and a travel chaos story, but still heavy favourites against a Saudi side managed by a coach appointed less than two months ago.
Belgium begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G campaign against Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday, with Rudi Garcia's side carrying high hopes, and a nagging question mark about Lukaku's fitness.
