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World Cup 2026 buildup, transfer latest and Lionesses in Spain: football news – live

The Guardian Sport Friday 05 June 2026, 08:13 UTC By David Tindall (now); Luke McLaughlin and John Brewin (later) 1 min read
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⚽️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action⚽️ Get in touch: email Dave | And follow us on TikTokNext up, the wallchart. Yep, nick some blu tack off one of your kids’ wonkily-hung posters of a K-pop band and get this centre stage on the kitchen wall.

⚽️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action
⚽️ Get in touch: email Dave | And follow us on TikTok

Next up, the wallchart. Yep, nick some blu tack off one of your kids’ wonkily-hung posters of a K-pop band and get this centre stage on the kitchen wall. Probably another one in the toilet. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated.

There’s only one place to start. The World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players is a remarkable piece of work. Doffed cap to my colleagues who worked so hard to get this ready. It’ll take you a while to wade through so let’s get going straight away. How best to digest? Up to you. For some reason, my first clicks were to see how old Luka Modric is and then get more on Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal because he’s going to win the Golden Boot.

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