The Latest Breaking News from the 2026 World Cup

The Six Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup Playoffs

All 48 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed after this international break.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

Who Nigeria will face amid World Cup appeal as next opponents revealed

Super Eagles remain hopeful of reviving bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Record Chaser Headlines Mexico’s March Roster

Mexico will face two massive tests against Portugal and Belgium in its final camp before the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

Folding teams, a labor fight, and … expansion? The USL’s structure allows for it all to happen

The organization that runs most of US lower-league soccer is making a big push after the 2026 World Cup – is it a bridge too far?

The Guardian - US · Mar 10

Conflict and controversy hang over World Cup as 100-day countdown kicks off

Tuesday marks 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran's participation in the tournament is in doubt after American and Israeli armed forces launched strikes on the country, while controversy over ticket prices, drug wars in Mexico and travel bans…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 3

Weston McKennie Is the Swiss Army Knife USMNT Must Fully Embrace

Positional versatility has helped McKennie finally establish as a key player at Juventus. That ability to plug in and play could be just what Mauricio Pochettino needs to bring the USMNT success at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

'The 2026 World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me. I either play at this one or never. I’ve got to try and manifest it' Dan Burn is hoping to add an incredible chapter to his fairy tale career

Scoring at Wembley, winning a trophy, breaking into the England squad, Dan Burn's scriptwriter had a field day in 2025, but there could be one more incredible chapter to write in 2026

FourFourTwo · Feb 8

World Cup Champion Poised to Shape Defining Era of U.S. Soccer in Unopposed Election—Report

Cindy Parlow Cone has led U.S. Soccer since 2020 and will lead the organization through the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and potentially 2031 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

‘Last Resort’—German Politician Suggests World Cup Boycott Over Greenland Issue

A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 20

Marc-Andre ter Stegen Makes Final Decision on Barcelona Future—Report

The German goalkeeper is on a mission to play for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 16