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‘I don’t like that at all’ – Didier Deschamps rejects France’s tag as favourites to reach World Cup final

It is one thing for France to be considered one of the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup; it is quite another to see them already in the final,...

Akliouche in, Ansu Fati left out: which Monaco players made the 2026 World Cup

Six Monaco players have been called for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico, according to Nice-Matin. Others miss out through form, selection or injury.There are...

Pelé, Maradona or Messi on top? English paper's 50 World Cup greats

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their performances in the most prestigious tournament on the planet. With little...

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

It is the ultimate list of footballing greats, based solely on their displays in the most prestigious tournament on the planet. Star players the world over can perform for their...

Voting breakdown: How The Independent’s ‘50 Greatest World Cup players’ was compiled

Today, The Independent reveals its full list of the ‘Greatest 50 players in World Cup history’ – just two weeks out from the 2026 World Cup starting in North America.Conservative...