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World Cup 2026

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Max Mallow|
President Trump is present as events unfold at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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WORLD CUP HEADLINES

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There will be a total of 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Barnaby Lane|

USMNT

The USMNT are set to embark on their first home World Cup campaign since 1994.
James Cormack|
Argentina will have to fend off some European giants to retain their World Cup crown.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The USMNT captain missed out on the team’s statement victories against Paraguay and Uruguay.
Amanda Langell|
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are under pressure to perform at home.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
One of the biggest villains in El Tri’s history has spoken out.
Roberto Casillas|
The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.
Roberto Casillas|
The AC Milan winger is the fifth all-time leading goalscorer for the Stars and Stripes.
Amanda Langell|
FIFA have responded firmly to calls of immorality.
Grey Whitebloom|

ENGLAND

A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad could make a splash next summer after a strong end to 2025.
Max Mallow|
There have been 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup since its debut in 1930.
Barnaby Lane|
The proposed changes would come into effect on June 1.
Amanda Langell|
From Andrés Iniesta to Zinedine Zidane, Andrea Pirlo to Zico, the list of legendary midfielders is an illustrious one.
Barnaby Lane|
Chelsea’s captain enjoyed a coming-of-age performance against Arsenal, demonstrating the journey to maturity he has taken in recent years
Henry Winter|
There could be a change in the rankings after the 2026 World Cup next summer.
Max Mallow|
A generation of world class players should have put England on top of the world in the 2000s.
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The first tournament of the new millennium saw the Seleção succeed for a fifth time.
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Mexico have never made it beyond the quarterfinal at the FIFA World Cup.
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The Argentine will be 39 years old during next summer’s World Cup.
Amanda Langell|
The whole world will be glued to events at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Ben Steiner|
The World Cup is the most special stage the sport has to offer and where legends of the game make their names.
Jamie Spencer|
Canada’s World Cup destiny on home soil could be determined at the FIFA World Cup draw on Dec. 5.
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