Canada • Mexico • United States • June 11 – July 19, 2026
Format guides, stadium analysis, team profiles, and tournament history
Group A features co-hosts Mexico with South Korea, South Africa, and Czechia. Here's a preview of the opening group of the 2026 World Cup.
The expansion from 32 to 48 teams will make the 2026 World Cup more competitive, more diverse, and more unpredictable.
Group E features Germany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, and Curaçao. It's widely considered the group of death of the 2026 World Cup.
Our editorial team makes their picks for the 2026 World Cup: group winners, dark horses, semifinalists, and the champion.
Which groups at the 2026 World Cup are the toughest? We analyze the group of death candidates and the easiest draws.
Despite a transitional phase, France have the deepest squad in international football. Here's why Les Bleus are the favorites for the 2026 World Cup.
After winning the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, Argentina are aiming for a third consecutive major title in 2026. Here's how they could do it.
The 2026 World Cup group stage features some incredible matchups. Here are the 10 best group stage matches to watch.
The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot will be one of the most competitive in tournament history. Here are the favorites and dark horses.
From Kylian Mbappé to Erling Haaland, here are the 10 players who could define the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
A tactical analysis of the top 10 teams at the 2026 World Cup, from formation to pressing structure to set-piece threat.
After winning Euro 2024, Spain enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites. Lamine Yamal and Pedri lead a squad aiming for a second title.
England enter the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel with one of the most talented squads in their history. Can the Three Lions win a second title?
After the shock 2022 quarter-final exit, Brazil return with a young, dynamic squad built around VinÃcius Júnior. Can the five-time champions reclaim the title?