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2026 World Cup: The 16 Cities hosting the tournament
The 2026 World Cup will not belong to one country. For the first time, three nations share it.
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage the tournament across 16 cities. Eleven sit in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada.…
Best Third-Placed Teams: The 2026 Rule Explained
For most of the World Cup's history, third place meant a flight home. In 2026, it might mean a place in the knockouts. Best Third-Placed Teams: The 2026 World Cup Rule Explained.
The expanded 48-team format created an odd new problem.…
8 New Rules Coming to the FIFA World Cup: Everything You Need to Know
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has confirmed that these regulations will be active starting from the next World Cup.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Every Squad in Full
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June and runs through to 19 July, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time.
Each nation has registered a 26-man squad ahead of FIFA's 2 June submission…
The 48-Team World Cup Explained: How 2026 Actually Works
The biggest tournament in football history starts on June 11. It will look nothing like the one you grew up watching.
For nearly three decades, the World Cup followed a familiar shape. Thirty-two teams, eight groups, a clean run to the…
Unsung Heroes of World Cups: Attilio Ferraris | 1934 Italy
The 1934 FIFA World Cup was held under the auspices of the Fascist regime in Mussolini’s Italy. I would love to point out the differences which the 1934 World Cup and the recent ones, but I can't help but be inundated by the similarities.…
Cristiano Ronaldo Set for Historic Sixth World Cup as Portugal Reveal 2026 Squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make football history once again after being named in Portugal national football team’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his sixth appearance at the prestigious tournament.
At 41 years…
South Africa Ready for a Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
South Africa are preparing for their fourth FIFA World Cup appearance after successfully qualifying for the 2026 tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Bafana Bafana secured qualification by finishing…
France Squad for World Cup 2026: Full List and Key Omissions
France Squad for World Cup 2026 | France have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no major surprises from outgoing head coach Didier Deschamps.
Deschamps, who steps down after this tournament, has stuck with…
Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Tostao | 1970 Mexico
The 1970 FIFA World Cup was held in Mexico. It was the first World Cup to be televised in colour, staged outside of Europe or South America, and allowed for in-match substitutions. Red and yellow cards were introduced for the first time in…