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Czechia 2026 World Cup Preview: Aerial Dominance Could Cause Some Panic

Czechia returns to the World Cup for the first time in 20 years, having last appeared at Germany 2006.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Qatar 2026 World Cup Preview: Things Can Only Get Better

The 2022 World Cup hosts entered the record books for all the wrong reasons but have a chance at redemption.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Preview: Shock Playoff Win Breeds Confidence

Bosnia and Herzegovina heads into the World Cup as the lowest-ranked qualifier from Europe—but that won’t deter it.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

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Egypt 2026 World Cup Preview: Major Chance to Take the Next Step

Egypt knows plenty about continental success, but joy on the world stage has been alarmingly less prevalent.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

New Zealand 2026 World Cup Preview: Ready to Enjoy the Ride of a Lifetime

New Zealand went unbeaten in the country’s last World Cup appearance 16 years ago, albeit with three draws.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Netherlands 2026 World Cup Preview: Oranje Look to Rekindle Former Glories

Expectations are always high for the Netherlands considering its contributions to the development of world soccer, but winning a first world title this summer appears unlikely.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Sweden 2026 World Cup Preview: Resurgent Swedes Playing With House Money

Sweden somehow qualified for its 13th World Cup after a disastrous qualifying campaign was compensated by success in the UEFA Nations League.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

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Austria 2026 World Cup Preview: Pressing Juggernaut Returns to Big Stage

After a 28-year absence, Austria returns to the World Cup playing one of the most exciting brands of soccer in Europe.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Portugal 2026 World Cup Preview: Ronaldo’s Final Chance at Winning It All

The Seleção das Quinas have superstars across the pitch, but can they put it all together to become world champions for the first time?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

South Korea 2026 World Cup Preview: Taegeuk Warriors Leading the Asian Charge

South Korea is the most successful and consistent Asian nation in World Cup history. Can it live up to its reputation this summer?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Morocco 2026 World Cup Preview: Confident Group Capable of Repeating History

The Atlas Lions shocked the world in 2022—is there a chance they can do it again?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Panama 2026 World Cup Preview: No Longer the Whipping Boys of Yesteryear

Panama has become a regional force. Now it wants to confirm its rise on the world stage.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Norway 2026 World Cup Preview: The Dark Horse Everybody Fears

A gluttonous goal splurge in qualifying, coupled with a perfect record, has raised expectations of a deep World Cup run despite Norway’s 28-year absence.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

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Sports Illustrated · May 14

Haiti 2026 World Cup Preview: The Ultimate Test That Fulfills Lifelong Ambitions

The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Türkiye 2026 World Cup Preview: Not Just Here to Make Up the Numbers

Türkiye is making just its third-ever World Cup appearance, having previously competed only in 1954 and 2002.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Germany 2026 World Cup Preview: Die Mannschaft Eager to Erase Recent Failures

Germany has fallen far below its standards in the last two World Cups, but this summer presents the perfect opportunity for the team to regain the world’s respect.

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Sports Illustrated · May 14

Uzbekistan 2026 World Cup Preview: White Wolves Out to Make Pack Proud

Uzbekistan will have a World Cup legend at the helm for its first-ever appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

England 2026 World Cup Preview: Three Lions Look to Buck the Trend

England enters the 2026 World Cup among the favorites, aiming to end its 60-year wait to lift soccer’s biggest prize for just the second time.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Brazil 2026 World Cup Preview: Unfancied Seleção With Huge Point to Prove

Brazil arrive at the 2026 World Cup unusually outside the main clutch of favorites. Can the current crop of talent rediscover the luster of Brazilian teams gone by?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Scotland 2026 World Cup Preview: The Tartan Army Roars Once More

Scotland has never advanced past the group stage at the World Cup, despite appearing in the tournament on eight occasions.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Switzerland 2026 World Cup Preview: Nati Out to Surpass Historical Mediocrity

Switzerland has never been beyond the quarterfinals at the World Cup and an extraordinary effort may be needed to change that here.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup Preview: Changing the Formula With More History in Mind

Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, one of only two wins across its past five appearances at the tournament.

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