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FIFA World Cup 2026: Fixtures, groups, teams, tickets, host countries, cities and more

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.

Colonial ties may reshape 2026 World Cup odds, 1,500 simulations suggest

Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. A research team led by the University of Zurich has used about 1,500 simulations of the upcoming World Cup to show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent,

2026 Mexico World Cup roster, full list of players

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, with the best and brightest soccer stars coming to North America for the biggest tournament in history. Mexico, the United States, and Canada are serving as co-hosts for the World Cup,
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Live updates on today's matches at World Cup 2026

Visit the official tournament live blogs to follow the action from the FIFA World Cup 2026 with highlights, data updates and team news.

Why was Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US? White House claims terrorism link

Somalia's Omar Artan was set to make history in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, he had to go home.

Seven pairs of brothers set for the World Cup, but only three will share a flag

The 2026 World Cup is set to feature seven pairs of brothers, but only three of those sibling duos will be playing for the same country. It is one of the more unusual storylines around the tournament.

World Cup Last Dance: Mexico's cult hero Ochoa prepares for improbable final act

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa is so inextricably linked with the World Cup that his club career fades into the background by comparison.

Updated World Cup 2026 rosters: All 48 teams in the tournament

The 2026 World Cup is the largest ever, with 48 teams competing across three North American host countries. Here's every single team roster.

World Cup highlights: Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup’s opening match

In a game that saw more red cards than goals, Mexico has won the opening match of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: Securing the World Cup

The FBI faces its biggest security challenge ever with the upcoming World Cup. Director Kash Patel outlines extensive preparations for the event, which includes millions of visitors and threats from drones,

World Cup fever driving big sales at DC-area soccer stores

The World Cup is underway, and even before the first game kicked off, D.C. area stores that sell fan gear were already seeing a surge in business.

World Cup 2026 wall chart – download your FREE printable guide for huge tournament this summer

THIS year’s World Cup will be like no other – and there’s no better way to keep everything in order than by downloading your free wall chart guide. FIFA have increased the number