Brazil's credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and a Scotland side seeking a historic breakthrough pose threats to the Selecao.

Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to win Roland Garros, now exactly 50 years later the former world number four could have the honour of placing the Coupe des Mousquetaires in a compatriot's hands.

Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training sites announced by FIFA on Monday.

Mamelodi Sundowns have returned following their successful trip to Morocco, where they beat AS FAR to lift their second CAF Champions League title.

Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami announced on Monday.