The 2026 World Cup gets underway in just six days time but organisers have announced a radical change to the pre-match build-up that England and all their rivals will have to follow
Gianni Infantino announces last-minute change to World Cup plans days before first game
The 2026 World Cup gets underway in just six days time but organisers have announced a radical change to the pre-match build-up that England and all their rivals will have to follow
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Daniel Orme Sports Writer
09:31, 05 Jun 2026Updated 09:31, 05 Jun 2026
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