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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal is set to open its World Cup campaign on Friday and their opponents Ghana are unfazed.

World Cup defending champions France have suffered a massive loss on the eve of the tournament.

There's a dark cloud hanging over a fallen giant heading into this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Lionel Messi is widely-regarded as one of, if not the greatest footballers of all time - but there's one knock his detractors have always used.

The Matildas will have an uphill battle to claim the World Cup next year after being pooled in one of the toughest groups.

Awer Mabil propelled the Socceroos to a 1-0 win on Thursday night, but whether he'll earn World Cup selection remains unclear.

New Zealand dominated play even after going a man down, but they won't be joining the Socceroos in Qatar in November.

Australia have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, after a penalty shootout win against Peru in their sudden death play-off match.

The Socceroos will again face two of Europe's top nations at the World Cup should they successfully qualify for the tournament.

Australia still has to qualify for the World Cup - but the draw takes place on Saturday morning. Here's what you need to know.