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World Cup Favorites #2: Argentina vs France
Argentina and France met in the 2022 World Cup final and both head to 2026 as favourites. We weigh them up before naming number one.
29 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Switzerland World Cup 2026 team guide: Xhaka leads hopeful squad
Switzerland head to Qatar 2026 with Granit Xhaka at the helm after a smooth qualifying run, see what Ugandan fans can expect from the Swiss side.
29 May 2026, 07:10·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #3: England
Thomas Tuchel's England bring Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane to the 2026 World Cup after losing two Euro finals.
28 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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South Africa World Cup 2026 team guide: Broos' Bafana reborn
South Africa World Cup 2026 team guide reveals Hugo Broos' revived Bafana Bafana, anchored by Teboho Mokoena, the squad Ugandan fans will watch closely in June.
28 May 2026, 07:09·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #4: Spain (La Roja)
Euro 2024 champions Spain bring Lamine Yamal, Pedri and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to the 2026 World Cup.
27 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Spain World Cup squad announced, No Real Madrid players, Yamal in mix
Spain's 2026 World Cup squad is out, Lamine Yamal makes the cut but none of Real Madrid's stars are selected.
26 May 2026, 09:49·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #5: Germany
After group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Julian Nagelsmann's Germany are rebuilding around Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala.
26 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #6: Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 and still heading to the World Cup, but Portugal's real strength may lie in Rafael Leão and Bruno Fernandes.
25 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #7: Netherlands
The Netherlands have lost three World Cup finals, and come to 2026 with Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons.
24 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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Marcelo Bielsa resigns as Uruguay coach three weeks before World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa, 70, steps down as Uruguay manager just three weeks before the World Cup. Find out why the veteran coach quit and what it means for Ugandan fans and bettors.
23 May 2026, 09:16·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World Cup Favorites #8: Italy (Azzurri)
Italy missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups but won Euro 2020 in between, and they have four world titles to their name.
23 May 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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England World Cup squad revealed: Toney surprise, Palmer and Maguire axed
England World Cup squad unveiled with Harry Kane confirmed, Toney a shock inclusion and big names Palmer, Maguire dropped.
22 May 2026, 09:53·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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