Previews, predictions, and in-depth World Cup 2026 coverage
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Carlo Ancelotti has named Brazil's final 26-man World Cup squad. Neymar returns after a 2.5-year absence, while Rodrygo, Estevao, and Eder Militao miss out through injury. Full squad analysis and reaction.
Read more →With just 3 weeks until kickoff, FIFA's broadcast rights standoff with Reliance-Disney threatens to leave India's 1.4 billion population without World Cup coverage. The $40 million gap between bid and asking price remains unresolved.
Read more →Rudi Garcia has named a controversial Belgium squad for World Cup 2026. Romelu Lukaku is included despite barely playing this season, while Matias Fernandez-Pardo's switch from Spain to Belgium creates headlines.
Read more →New climate analysis reveals 26 of 104 World Cup matches could be played in dangerous heat exceeding safety thresholds. Scientists demand FIFA lower its suspension threshold as players' union FIFPRO backs cooling breaks at 26°C.
Read more →FIFA has held emergency talks with Iran's football federation after the US denied entry to its FA president and political tensions threatened to overshadow Iran's World Cup participation in Group G.
Read more →FIFA's dynamic pricing model has pushed World Cup final tickets to $34,000 on resale markets, triggering worldwide fan backlash, political intervention, and fears of empty stadiums.
Read more →Didier Deschamps has stunned football by omitting Antoine Griezmann and Eduardo Camavinga from France's 26-man World Cup squad. We analyze every surprise and what it means for Les Bleus.
Read more →Carlo Ancelotti has included 34-year-old Neymar in Brazil's provisional 55-man World Cup list, while Chelsea's teenage sensation Estevao Willian has been heartbreakingly ruled out through injury.
Read more →Luis de la Fuente faces an anxious wait over the fitness of Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Nico Williams as Spain's injury concerns threaten to derail their World Cup title challenge.
Read more →FIFA projects 6 billion cumulative viewers for World Cup 2026 — nearly double Qatar 2022. An expanded format, prime-time scheduling, and exploding digital consumption are driving unprecedented global audiences.
Read more →Climate scientists have warned FIFA that heat safety measures for World Cup 2026 are dangerously inadequate, with 14 of 16 host stadiums at risk of extreme temperatures endangering players and fans.
Read more →Despite 6 billion expected viewers, US hotel bookings in World Cup host cities are below last year's levels. Ticket prices, visa hurdles, and the Airbnb factor explain the tourism paradox.
Read more →Haiti coach Sebastien Migne has set an audacious target of reaching the Round of 32 in their first World Cup in 52 years. Les Grenadiers face Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland in Group C.
Read more →FIFA has unveiled 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy as the official World Cup 2026 anthem. We break down the lyrics, fan reactions, and how it compares to Waka Waka and other iconic anthems.
Read more →At 40, Manuel Neuer is fighting for one last World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann remains silent on whether the legendary goalkeeper will make Germany's final 26 — a decision that could define Die Mannschaft's tournament.
Read more →With 48 teams competing for the first time, World Cup 2026 promises to be the biggest tournament in football history.
Read more →From New York to Mexico City, the 16 host cities have completed preparations for the historic tournament.
Read more →Argentina, France, Brazil, and England lead the pack of favorites heading into the expanded tournament.
Read more →The defending champions return with their core intact and the greatest player of all time still pulling the strings.
Read more →With Christian Pulisic leading their most talented squad ever and Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, the USMNT believe they can make a deep run.
Read more →At 27, Kylian Mbappé is at his absolute peak. After a hat-trick in the 2022 final and a move to Real Madrid, he's poised to define the 2026 tournament.
Read more →With 12 groups in the expanded format, the variance in difficulty is significant. We rank every group and identify the potential giant-killers.
Read more →Haaland, Mbappé, and Kane lead the contenders for the Golden Boot in 2026.
Read more →Norway, Austria, Japan, and more — these are the teams that could make unexpected deep runs.
Read more →Our complete knockout stage predictions, from the new round of 32 through to the final at MetLife Stadium.
Read more →From Uruguay 1930 to Qatar 2022, host nations have often overperformed. What does history suggest for USA, Canada, and Mexico?
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