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Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany's head coach following the team's last-32 exit from the FIFA World Cup, with the German Football Association confirming talks with Jürgen Klopp to take over.

Matchday 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings crucial group stage finales, with top teams battling for pole position and others fighting for survival in the race to the Round of 32.

France head coach Didier Deschamps will be absent from his side's final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match against Norway following the passing of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will assume temporary charge for the crucial fixture.

William Saliba has disclosed he played through a persistent back injury during Arsenal's successful 2025/26 Premier League campaign, a sacrifice that helped secure the club's league title. The French defender is now preparing for the 2026 World Cup despite not being at full fitness.