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World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest tournament yet. It will feature 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A record 104 matches will be played over 39 days. This expansion marks a significant shift from previous editions. The tournament will utilize 16 stadiums, with…

The Economic Times

Irankunda ready to be face of changing Socceroos at Cup

Nestory Irankunda represents the changing face of the Socceroos and is ready to shine on the World Cup stage.

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Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel

TIJUANA, Mexico - Iran's national football team was greeted on Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers.

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World Cup helps Devlin move on from Scottish heartbreak

Cameron Devlin was distraught after Hearts fell short of the Scottish Premiership but being at the World Cup helps make up for it.

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Algeria World Cup 2026 team guide

An easy ride through qualifying and a hard-to-read Africa Cup of Nations exit mean the Fennecs are an enigma

The Guardian - UK

Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament.

The Conversation

‘Lionel Messi didn’t need the World Cup to be among the greatest of all time, but he deserved it. He brought glory to Argentina’ Javier Zanetti on how Messi created history in 2022

Lionel Messi captained Argentina to the World Cup victory four years ago in Qatar

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Brazil Confirms Major Change to 2026 World Cup Roster That Will Interest Man Utd Fans

There has been a late change because of injury.

Sports Illustrated

Monday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

France and Scotland continue their preparations for the World Cup finals.

The Independent UK

An Australian in the US: national identity is one thing, but it’s hard to cheer for either World Cup team

The Socceroos playing on football’s biggest stage in my adopted country would normally have me racing to book tickets. Not this year

The Guardian - AU

Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Iran’s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month

The Independent UK

Uncertainty over US entry permits for Iran World Cup squad

Uncertainty remains over US entry permits for Iranian players just days before the World Cup begins, with various Iranian bodies denouncing "unfair" treatment. On Sunday Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj -- among some 15 staffers denied US visas, according to Iranian media -- criticised the United States' "unfair" treatment of…

The Economic Times

Niall Horan backs Scotland in World Cup after Ireland miss out

Niall Horan says he will support Scotland at the World Cup this summer after Ireland failed to qualify for the tournament

The National (Scotland)

‘Cristiano Ronaldo made me do the splits. I thought, ‘This can’t happen again.’ I didn’t want someone to take my career away from me’ Ashley Cole on his major tournament battles with the Portuguese icon

England’s Cole was tasked with stopping Ronaldo at Euro 2004 and at the World Cup two years later

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The Guardian - US

US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup

The defeat hurt, but the Americans’ response to an early German goal provided perhaps the clearest evidence yet that their manager’s message is taking root

The Guardian - US

Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup

With the World Cup nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions – enthusiasm, hope, unease, anger, optimism – around this summer’s tournament

The Economic Times

From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer

Saudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. They secured the 2034 World Cup hosting rights. This move aims to boost revenue and improve their image. The focus is now on developing local…

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Players to watch: France's Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé will feature for France at his third World Cup this summer, at the age of 27. In the final instalment of a five-part series on players to watch at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at the World Cup career of a…

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The Independent UK

The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracle

SPECIAL REPORT: After Curacao did what most assumed was impossible, Will Castle delves deep into one of football’s unknown nations, Guyana, to uncover what it takes to chase such an unlikely dream of World Cup qualification

The Independent UK

Soccer great Pelé's legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of Brazil’s greatest footballers lives on in Santos, the one-time home of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, far better known as Pelé

The Guardian - UK

Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’

Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke calls for World Cup caution after big Scotland win against Bolivia

Steve Clarke isn't reading too much into Scotland's friendly victories over Curacao and Bolivia ahead of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 London guide: The best pubs, bars and fan zones for every nation

Looking for the best places to watch the World Cup in London? From a French fan zone in Vauxhall to a Canadian pub in Covent Garden, find your country's watch party here

Latin Times

Mexico CNTE Teachers' Union Reject Government Offer, Prepare for 2026 World Cup Protests

With five days until the World Cup opener, Mexico's CNTE teachers' union rejected the government's first concrete pension proposal, dismissed it as insufficient, and is now expanding its coalition — including the families of the 43 disappeared Ayotzinapa students — while threatening to bring protests directly to Azteca Stadium.

The Guardian - UK

Iraq World Cup 2026 team guide

Graham Arnold’s team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group

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