Reigning World Cup champions Argentina are in the tournament and the other five automatic qualifying spots have been filled with one matchday to spare in CONMEBOL.

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku returned to practice Wednesday, a day after reportedly leaving a training session early, as the team prepares for its World Cup opener against Egypt on Monday.

A security oversight leaked the passport details of every player in the Argentina squad ​for Tuesday's pre-World Cup warm-up friendly ‌against Iceland, including Lionel Messi, media reports said.

Lionel Messi's Argentina are favourites to win the 2026 World Cup according to a university simulation. Economist Professor James Reade created the simulation at the University of Reading which modelled every match of the 48-team tournament 10,

Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.

Want to tune into today's World Cup friendly between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium? Here's everything you need to watch.