The Sporting News brings you everything you need to know on possible upsets and storylines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Let's talk about some World Cup predictions that may not be expected. The bold, the unexpected and yes, the hot takes.

The Bafana Bafana are looking to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the history of FIFA World Cup opening matches. The team managed by Hugo Broos will arrive at the Estadio Azteca with the mission of defeating the host nation and beginning the tournament with a result that would shake the football world.

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Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition promises heavyweight clashes, debut stories, and potential upsets across all groups.

The 2022 tournament saw these major nations bow out in the group stage: Germany, Belgium, Mexico and Uruguay. Spain fell in the Round of 16 before Brazil and Portugal suffered shock quarterfinal eliminations.

One of the World Cup favourites are preparing to start their campaign against a nation appearing at the tournament for the first time ever.

Zelem speaks in a press conference Profimedia England just need to stick to their game plan to avoid being the latest top-ranked casualty in a Women's World Cup full of stunning upsets, midfielder Katie Zelem said as the Lionesses prepare to face Nigeria in the last 16 on Monday in Brisbane.