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
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
Algeria 2026 World Cup Preview: More Than Capable of Springing a Surprise or Two A talented crop of players are going under the radar for many—could Algeria be the real dark horse of this tournament? Sports Illustrated · May 14
Croatia 2026 World Cup Preview: The Underdogs Who Are No Longer Underdogs Croatia has exceeded expectations during the past two World Cups, but can it overachieve for a third successive tournament? Sports Illustrated · May 14
Iran 2026 World Cup Preview: Defiant Squad Targeting History Iran’s World Cup dreams has been thrust into doubt for reasons far beyond their control. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Colombia 2026 World Cup Preview: La Tricolor Chasing Redemption Fueled by a runners-up finish at Copa América 2024 and a stellar World Cup qualifying campaign, Colombia is a dark horse for this tournament. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Iraq 2026 World Cup Preview: Lions of Mesopotamia Back After 40-Year Exile It took 40 years for Iraq to return to the world stage after its debut in 1986, but can Graham Arnold’s men deliver a performance the country has been waiting for? Sports Illustrated · May 14
Canada 2026 World Cup Preview: Hope Swirls for Overlooked Host Nation The Reds shocked the world by finishing fourth at the 2024 Copa América. Two years later, Canada hope to put together another gritty campaign, this time on the world stage. Sports Illustrated · May 14
France 2026 World Cup Preview: Les Bleus Aiming to Live Up to Great Expectations After appearances in the previous two World Cups, France are projected to enjoy another fantastic campaign in North America. Sports Illustrated · May 14
DR Congo 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked Leopards Demand Respect Gearing up for its first World Cup appearance since 1974, DR Congo hopes to reintroduce itself as a formidable African side. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Uruguay 2026 World Cup Preview: La Celeste Gear Up for Make or Break Summer Uruguay has a rich history on the world stage, but can the current generation of stars get La Celeste back to the mountaintop? Sports Illustrated · May 14
Ecuador 2026 World Cup Preview: A Fairytale Run Is on the Cards The future is bright for one of the most rapidly developing soccer countries in South America, but Ecuador is motivated to seize the moment and show the world the future is now. Sports Illustrated · May 14
South Africa 2026 World Cup Preview: Bafana Bafana Back in the Big Time The 2010 hosts have never progressed past the group stage at a World Cup, but will hope to make history this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Côte d’Ivoire 2026 World Cup Preview: Breaking New Ground More Than Possible With Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré long retired, it’s a new Côte d’Ivoire that’s back at the World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Jordan 2026 World Cup Preview: Nothing Will Stop This North American Party On its 10th try Jordan secured its place on soccer’s grandest stage. With no pressure on its shoulders, the players can go out and express themselves.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Argentina 2026 World Cup Preview: Defending Champions Hunt Legendary Feat Only two nations have ever successfully defended the World Cup, but Argentina is more than up for the task this summer.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup Preview: Debutants Capable of Turning Heads The African archipelago is competing at the World Cup for the first time.
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Mexico 2026 World Cup Preview: Host Nation Looking to Restore National Pride Mexico is hoping for a fairytale home World Cup performance, but avoiding a second straight humiliating group exit is perhaps an even bigger priority.
The Economic Times · May 14 Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show Global music stars Shakira, Madonna and K-pop group BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aimed at expanding access to education and football for children worldwide
The Independent UK · May 14 World Cup announces mega-star half-time show line-up The line-up could lead to the half-time interval during the final lasting longer than the customary 15 minutes
Evening Standard · May 14 Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline first ever World Cup final half-time show Headliners for the Super Bowl-inspired show have been confirmed
MarketBeat · May 14 OUTFRONT Media Q1 Earnings Call Highlights OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) reported first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded management’s prior expectations, with revenue gains in both its billboard and transit segments and a sharp increase in adjusted OIBDA and AFFO, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Chief Executive Officer Nick Br
The Independent UK · May 14 ITV in ‘active’ talks with Sky over landmark £1.6 billion sale as it eyes World Cup boost The potential deal could have a transformative effect on the UK’s television landscape