The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest tournament of its kind, as the global football governing body has expanded ...

The 2026 World Cup field looks different from past tournaments, and this chart shows how expansion changed the balance among ...

The toughest groups at the 2026 World Cup, ranked.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

The 2018 host tournament had been decided on December 2nd, 2010, almost eight years in advance from its start. The process had been changed in 2007 with FIFA and its governing bodies deciding that any ...

Explore all 2026 FIFA World Cup groups, full team lists, tables, tournament format, strongest groups and expert analysis for ...

48 teams will play at World Cup 2026. This is the main difference between the tournament and previous world championships: from 1998 to 2022, 32 teams participated in the finals, and now the bracket ...

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will ...

Livano Comenencia #8 of Curacao chases the ball during the CONCACAF Men's National Team Soccer Match between Curacao and El Salvador on June 17, 2025 at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Bob ...

Chelsea ended the 2024-25 season on a massive high note. Not only did the Blues secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League—clinching a spot in next season's Champions League—they also lifted ...

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao -- The story of soccer in Curacao is a happy one. On November 18, a 0-0 draw with Jamaica sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is being held in ...

All you need to know about New Zealand's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup New Zealand have confirmed their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing qualification to the biggest stage after a 16-year ...