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Gennaro Gattuso gestures during the French Cup round of 64 football match between US Thionville Lusitanos and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on January 7, 2024. (Photo by Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN / AFP)

FIFA has set aside a record US$355 million to distribute among the clubs. - AFP file photo

Forward Neymar has been called up to the Brazil national team for the first time since 2023.

Malaysia, making their fourth appearance and their first since co-hosting the 2007 edition, received the full backing of fans eager to catch the national team in action in the prestigious tournament, which also garnered extensive media attention. - Photo source: FAM/FB

Brazil's forward Luiz Henrique (unseen) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Chile and Brazil, at the National stadium in Santiago, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Javier TORRES / AFP)

Jordan player Ali Olwan (fourth from right) heavily challenged by Palestinian player during the third round of Group B matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between Palestine and Jordan at KLFA Stadium, Cheras, last night. Photo by Bernama

Football supporters unfurl a giant Palestinian flag emblazoned with the slogan "Free Palestine" in the stands during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C football match between Iran and Palestine at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 14, 2024. - Photo by AFP

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament final football match between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida on July 14, 2024. - Photo by AFP

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The match against the Philippines will be the first task for Spaniard Pau Marti Vicente after being appointed as the Harimau Malaya interim coach following the sudden and shocking resignation of former coach Kim Pan Gon last month.- Photo by Bernama