Real Madrid goalkeeper chooses Algeria over France; Vladimir Petkovic's squad gains Zidane family connection for Group J campaign against Argentina and Austria.
Asian Cup-winning coach secures long-term deal; Qatar faces Group B challenge against Canada, Switzerland, and European playoff qualifier.
Borussia Dortmund striker makes long-awaited national team comeback; attacking firepower of Haller, Adingra, Diallo targets Germany upset in competitive group.
Swiss national team sets up California training headquarters for June tournament; coach Murat Yakin targets advancement from group featuring Canada, Qatar, and playoff qualifier.
All Whites' Group G fixture against Iran threatened after Iranian sports minister announces potential boycott over U.S. hosting; FIFA faces geopolitical crisis three months before kickoff.
Socceroos drawn with co-hosts United States and Paraguay; Australia seeks to advance from competitive group with home advantage momentum.
Island nation of 500,000 reaches World Cup for first time; faces Spain and Uruguay in one of tournament's toughest groups.
Oceania champions drawn with European powerhouse Belgium, Iran, and Egypt; New Zealand seeks first World Cup win since 2010.
Central Asian nation becomes first-time qualifier; faces Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Copa América finalists Colombia in challenging group.
Los Canaleros drawn into brutal group alongside European giants; second World Cup appearance tests Panama's progress since 2018 debut.
The Elephants face Germany and Ecuador in Group E; Ivorian football aims to recapture glory years that produced Drogba generation.
North African side drawn alongside European powerhouse Netherlands and giant-killers Japan; Tunisia seeks first knockout stage appearance since 1978.
