Two goals from Lawrence Shankland ensure Scotland's big Hampden send-off before heading to the World Cup ended in victory over 10-man Curacao.

For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament. Starting on June 11 in Mexico City, the tournament will be the longest and largest ever.

The World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada could break legendary records, from the top scorer to the debut of the smallest nation.

A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer's return to the German national team. Around 3,000 fans cheered for the Bayern Munich goalkeeper at the team's base camp in North Carolina as the 40-year-old made his first full training appearance ahead of Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao on June 14 in Houston.

After failing to progress beyond the Group stages at the last two World Cups, Germany have a good chance to set that record straight in what appears to be a comfortable draw for the four-time world champions.

Chong spent much of his childhood in Curaçao before moving to the Netherlands in pursuit of a professional football career. He initially represented the Netherlands at youth level, but when the time came to choose his senior international future,

Middlesbrough winger Sontje Hansen and Sheffield United midfielder Tahith Chong have become team-mates for the World Cup.