Breaking stories, analysis, and updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Cabo Verde FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than a football story — it is a miracle of sport. The Blue Sharks, a nation of just 500,000 people scattered across ten Atlantic islands, have qualified for their first-ever World Cup, topping a CAF group above Cameroon. Here is everything you need to know about Cabo Verde's squad, coach, history, fixtures and chances in North America.
TeamsBrazil return to the World Cup for a record 22nd consecutive appearance, chasing their sixth title — the Hexa — after the heartbreak of 2022. Grouped with Scotland, Morocco and Haiti, Dorival Júnior's Seleção feature Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and a new generation ready to end a 24-year title drought. Here is everything you need to know about Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsColombia return to the World Cup for the seventh time after missing out in Qatar 2022. With James Rodríguez leading a new generation of talents including Luis Díaz, Richard Rios and Jhon Arias, Néstor Lorenzo's La Tricolor are targeting nothing less than their best-ever showing. Here is everything you need to know about Colombia at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsCôte d'Ivoire return to the World Cup for their fourth appearance, grouped with Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao in Group E. Emerse Faé's Elephants feature Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié and Simon Adingra. Here is everything you need to know about Côte d'Ivoire at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsCroatia return to the World Cup for their sixth appearance, carrying the legacy of a stunning golden generation. Grouped with England, Panama and Ghana in Group L, Zlatko Dalić's squad feature Luka Modrić at 40, Mateo Kovačić and Marcelo Brozović. Here is everything you need to know about Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsCuraçao make their debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026, qualifying through CONCACAF as the smallest nation by population in the tournament. Grouped with Germany, Ecuador and Côte d'Ivoire in Group E, Remko Bicentini's squad write a historic chapter for Caribbean football. Here is everything you need to know about Curaçao at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsEcuador return to the World Cup for their fourth appearance, qualifying through the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Grouped with Germany, Côte d'Ivoire and Curaçao in Group E, Sebastián Beccacece's La Tri feature Moisés Caicedo and a new generation of European-based talent. Here is everything you need to know about Ecuador at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsEgypt return to the World Cup for the first time since 1990, ending a 36-year absence, with Mohamed Salah leading a squad hungry for history. Grouped with Belgium, IR Iran and New Zealand in Group G, Hossam Hassan's Pharaohs face immediately stiff competition. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsEngland return to the World Cup for the 16th time, carrying 60 years of hope and heartbreak into North America. Grouped with Croatia, Panama and Ghana, Gareth Southgate's Three Lions feature Jude Bellingham at his peak, Harry Kane's relentless goals, and a squad that has proven it can reach finals. Here is everything you need to know about England at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsFrance return to the World Cup for the 16th time, chasing a third World Cup title under Didier Deschamps. Kylian Mbappé leads a squad combining established quality with an explosive new generation including Camavinga, Tchouaméni and Dembelé. Grouped with Norway and Senegal, Les Bleus are built to go deep. Here is everything you need to know about France at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsGermany return to the World Cup for the 20th time, carrying the weight of four titles and three consecutive disappointing tournaments. Julian Nagelsmann's Die Mannschaft — featuring Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz — are built for a deep run. Grouped with Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire and Curaçao, this is Germany's year to re-establish dominance. Here is everything you need to know about Germany at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsGhana return to the World Cup for their fourth appearance after crashing out in the group stage in Qatar 2022. Grouped with England, Croatia and Panama in Group L, Otto Addo's Black Stars feature Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo. Here is everything you need to know about Ghana at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsHaiti return to the World Cup for their second appearance — their first since 1974, a 52-year wait. Grouped with Brazil, Morocco and Scotland in Group C, Marc Collat's Les Grenadiers represent one of 2026's great underdog stories. Here is everything you need to know about Haiti at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsJapan make their eighth World Cup appearance after finishing second in Group E at Qatar 2022 — beating Germany and Spain along the way. Hajime Moriyasu's Samurai Blue feature Takefusa Kubo, Daichi Kamada and Wataru Endo. Grouped with Netherlands and Tunisia in Group F, Japan are ready to go further than ever. Here is everything you need to know about Japan at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsJordan make their debut World Cup appearance at 2026, the first in the nation's history. Grouped with Argentina, Algeria and Austria in Group J, Hossam Hassan's Nashama face an extraordinary challenge — but history has already been made. Here is everything you need to know about Jordan at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsKorea Republic return to the World Cup for their 11th consecutive appearance, featuring Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan. Grouped with Mexico and South Africa in Group A, Hong Myung-bo's squad carry the ambition of a nation that has not forgotten 2002. Here is everything you need to know about Korea Republic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsMorocco return to the World Cup for their sixth appearance after rewriting history in Qatar 2022 as Africa's first-ever semi-finalists. Regragui's Atlas Lions — grouped with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti — feature Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri. Here is everything you need to know about Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsThe Netherlands return to the World Cup for their 11th appearance, carrying the weight of three lost finals and the hunger of a nation that invented Total Football. Grouped with Japan and Tunisia, Ronald Koeman's Oranje feature Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and a new generation of talent. Here is everything you need to know about the Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsNew Zealand return to the World Cup for their third men's appearance, grouped with Belgium, Egypt and IR Iran in Group G. Darren Bazeley's All Whites feature Joe Bell and a squad that punched above its weight through the OFC qualifiers. Here is everything you need to know about New Zealand at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsNorway return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence — and they return with Erling Haaland. Grouped with France and Senegal in Group I, Ståle Solbakken's squad marks the beginning of a new era for Norwegian football. Here is everything you need to know about Norway at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsParaguay return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, ending a 16-year absence. Grouped with USA, Australia and South Africa in Group D, Daniel Garnero's Albirroja feature Miguel Almirón and Junior Alonso. Here is everything you need to know about Paraguay at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsPortugal make their eighth World Cup appearance with a squad many regard as their strongest ever. Roberto Martínez's side — featuring Cristiano Ronaldo at 41, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leão — are grouped with Colombia, Uzbekistan and a playoff qualifier. Here is everything you need to know about Portugal at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsQatar return to the World Cup for their second appearance, this time as a qualifying rather than host nation. Grouped with Switzerland and Canada in Group B, Martín Lasarte's Annabi face a stiff challenge. Here is everything you need to know about Qatar at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsSaudi Arabia return to the World Cup for their sixth appearance, grouped with Spain, Uruguay and Cabo Verde in Group H. Roberto Mancini's Green Falcons feature Salem Al-Dawsari and a squad emboldened by the famous 2-1 win over Argentina in Qatar. Here is everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsScotland return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence. Grouped with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in Group C, Steve Clarke's squad know the challenge is enormous — but the Tartan Army just want to be there. Here is everything you need to know about Scotland at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsSenegal return to the World Cup for their fourth appearance, armed with the confidence of AFCON glory and a squad boasting Sadio Mané, Edouard Mendy and Idrissa Gueye. Grouped with France and Norway in Group I, Aliou Cissé's Lions of Teranga face their toughest group in history. Here is everything you need to know about Senegal at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsSouth Africa return to the World Cup for their fourth appearance after ending a 16-year absence. Grouped with Mexico and Korea Republic in Group A, Hugo Broos's Bafana Bafana bring Percy Tau and Ronwen Williams to North America. Here is everything you need to know about South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsSwitzerland return to the World Cup for their 12th appearance, having qualified consistently from every major European tournament since 2006. Grouped with Canada and Qatar in Group B, Murat Yakin's Nati feature Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Manuel Akanji. Here is everything you need to know about Switzerland at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsTunisia return to the World Cup for their seventh appearance, the most of any African nation. Grouped with Netherlands and Japan in Group F, Jalel Kadri's Eagles of Carthage feature Hannibal Mejbri, Youssef Msakni and Montassar Talbi. Here is everything you need to know about Tunisia at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsUruguay return to the World Cup for their 14th appearance, carrying the weight of two distant titles (1930, 1950) and the fire of a football nation that refuses to be overlooked. Grouped with Spain, Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde in Group H, Marcelo Bielsa's La Celeste feature Darwin Núñez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Federico Valverde. Here is everything you need to know about Uruguay at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsUzbekistan make their debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first Central Asian nation ever to qualify for the tournament. Grouped with Colombia and Portugal in Group K, Srecko Katanec's White Wolves represent a historic milestone. Here is everything you need to know about Uzbekistan at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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TeamsBelgium arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a nation hungry for redemption after the heartbreak of Qatar 2022. With a new coach in Rudi Garcia and a fourth straight World Cup appearance, the Red Devils are targeting nothing less than going all the way in North America. Here is everything you need to know about Belgium — their history, their stars, their group and their chances.
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TeamsArgentina are the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, three-time winners and the most feared team on the planet heading into 2026. With Lionel Messi poised to lead one final charge, Lionel Scaloni's side are hunting back-to-back titles for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Here is everything you need to know about La Albiceleste.
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TeamsAlgeria have ended a 12-year World Cup exile, qualifying for 2026 by topping their CAF group. Now they face Argentina in Kansas City in what will be Riyad Mahrez's final World Cup, with Islam Slimani — Africa's all-time top scorer in qualifiers — eyeing one last chapter. Here is everything you need to know about the Desert Foxes at 2026.
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TeamsAustralia have qualified for seven FIFA World Cups, reached the Round of 16 twice, and produced some of the tournament's most unforgettable moments. Here's everything — every result, every goal scorer, every stat, and everything you need to know about the Socceroos at 2026.
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TeamsAustria are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year wait. With a rich history including a third-place finish in 1954 and the highest-scoring game in tournament history, here is the complete guide to the Austrian national team at football's grandest stage.
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NewsFIFA has confirmed that some 2026 World Cup jerseys will be manufactured in West Africa as part of a landmark 'Made in West Africa' project, with Benin selected as a lead partner and four additional nations poised to benefit.
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TournamentFIFA has cancelled 800 of the 2,000 hotel rooms it booked in Mexico City for the 2026 World Cup, just 100 days before kick-off. The Mexico City Hotel Association went public. The Tourism Ministry pushed back. The truth lies somewhere in between — and the real story is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.
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TournamentFIFA has put tickets on sale for the intercontinental playoffs in Mexico this March — the final two slots in the 48-team World Cup on the line. Jamaica, New Caledonia, Bolivia, Suriname, Congo DR and Iraq compete in Guadalajara and Monterrey from March 26-31, with tickets from just $11.30.
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NewsAs US and Israeli forces struck Iran in a military campaign that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, FIFA officials scrambled in Wales to plan contingencies. Trump says he doesn't care if Iran plays. Infantino — who gave Trump the FIFA Peace Prize just months ago — has said nothing. Here is the full picture.
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AnalysisFootball fans on Reddit are already mapping out exactly what happens if Iran can't play at the 2026 World Cup — Iraq replaces them, Group G becomes a three-team lottery, and FIFA faces the same hypocrisy test it failed with Russia. Here's the full community breakdown, with the facts to back it up.
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TeamsThe USA enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as host nation, drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and a European playoff winner. With Pulisic, McKennie, Adams, and Reyna leading Pochettino's charge, Tyler Adams is targeting the semifinals. Here is the complete guide to the USMNT's World Cup campaign.
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NewsIran is qualified, drawn into Group G, and scheduled to play in Los Angeles and Seattle. But with US-Iran military conflict escalating, FIFA is preparing contingency plans. Here is everything you need to know.
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TeamsSpain arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Euro 2024 champions, armed with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, and Nico Williams. Here's your complete guide to La Roja's squad, history, and World Cup chances.
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TeamsMexico co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a historic third time, opening at Estadio Azteca on June 11. Full squad, venues, key players & ambitions for El Tri.
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PlayersCan Kylian Mbappé become the World Cup's all-time top scorer and lead France to back-to-back titles in 2026? Here are his records, tributes, stats and everything to know.
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PlayersHe grew up pretending to be Ronaldo and Zidane on the streets of Nagrig. Now Mohamed Salah doesn't emulate legends — he IS one. Africa's all-time greatest Premier League scorer heads to the 2026 World Cup with history in his crosshairs and a nation's dreams on his shoulders.
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TeamsCanada's 2026 World Cup team profile — how Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David & Jesse Marsch took Les Rouges from 122nd in the world to co-hosting the biggest tournament on Earth.
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TeamsPanama return to the FIFA World Cup for only the second time in their history. With Thomas Christiansen at the helm and stars like Carrasquilla and Godoy leading the charge, Los Canaleros are ready to make their mark in Group L.
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PlayersWith 77 goals for Inter Miami, an 8th Ballon d'Or, and a 2025 MLS Cup already in his cabinet, Lionel Messi eyes a historic sixth World Cup appearance in 2026. Here's the full story.
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GuidesFrom Toronto to Mexico City to Los Angeles, explore the 16 iconic venues that will host the beautiful game's biggest stage.
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TeamsThree-time World Cup winners, back-to-back Copa América champions, and CONMEBOL's top qualifiers — Argentina arrive in 2026 as the team to beat. But history says defending the title is the hardest thing in football.
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VenuesFrom Pelé's 1970 triumph to Maradona's Goal of the Century, the Azteca has witnessed football's greatest moments. Now, a €110M renovation prepares it for 2026.
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PlayersHe resembles Thor, assumes the Lotus position like Shiva, and destroys goalscoring records like no one before him. Still only 25, Erling Haaland is on course to become the leading marksman in football history — and the 2026 World Cup is his grandest stage yet.
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GuidesWith 104 matches across 16 cities in 39 days, traveling between World Cup 2026 host cities demands smart planning. Here's your complete guide to corridors, transport, budgets, and more.
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PlayersMalik Jakupovic scored 8 goals in just 3 CONCACAF U-17 qualifying matches to fire the USA to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union forward talks to FIFA about his record-breaking campaign, Bosnian heritage, Edin Dzeko inspiration, and first-team MLS ambitions.
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TournamentFIFA has unveiled the complete match schedule for the 2026 World Cup across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
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TicketingRegistration for ticket interest is now open. Here's how to secure your spot for the historic expanded 48-team tournament.
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TransfersFrom a €1 billion January window to blockbuster summer speculation — every major transfer shaping the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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