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On Miami Beach, those celebrations quickly expanded beyond the game itself, as fans from around the world gathered for a kickoff party that highlighted music, community and international pride.
The United States will host Paraguay in the opening game of Group D in the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino handed a start for Bayer Leverkusen’s attacker Malik Tillman, while Borussia
The 2026 World Cup is finally underway as 48 teams compete for the universally coveted trophy. Who are the top contenders for the prestigious Golden Ball?
Messi celebrates with fans and team-mates after winning the 2022 World Cup Michael Regan - FIFA/ Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s here. Ten years in the making,
From rank outsiders through dark horses all the way up to red-hot favorites, there are 48 different stories to drink in at the world’s ultimate sporting spectacle.
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.
48 countries will compete at the World Cup this summer. Here's the ranking of them, from the worst to the favorites to win it all.
Brazil is the national team by which all other national teams are measured. Their iconic green and gold colors have become synonymous with the World Cup itself. This reputation is built not only on the extraordinary players who have represented the country over the years,
Prohibitive ticket prices have been at the center of controversies surrounding the World Cup.
SEATTLE (AP) — Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit would receive 20 free tickets to the World Cup round of 16 match next month in Seattle. Many of the kids in his African Youth Sports Academy come from low-income,
