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2026 World Cup

The Seahawks legend opens up about Oakland’s soccer culture, his appreciation for Kylian Mbappé and more ahead of the World Cup.

England enters the 2026 World Cup among the favorites, aiming to end its 60-year wait to lift soccer’s biggest prize for just the second time.

Panama has become a regional force. Now it wants to confirm its rise on the world stage.

Uzbekistan will have a World Cup legend at the helm for its first-ever appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.

South Korea is the most successful and consistent Asian nation in World Cup history. Can it live up to its reputation this summer?

Bosnia and Herzegovina heads into the World Cup as the lowest-ranked qualifier from Europe—but that won’t deter it.

La Albirroja make their ninth World Cup appearance overall, looking to make up for lost time.

Sweden somehow qualified for its 13th World Cup after a disastrous qualifying campaign was compensated by success in the UEFA Nations League.

The European champions are favored by many to win their second World Cup.

The proud Caribbean nation arrives arrives at its second World Cup with nothing to lose.

The 2022 World Cup hosts entered the record books for all the wrong reasons but have a chance at redemption.

After a 28-year absence, Austria returns to the World Cup playing one of the most exciting brands of soccer in Europe.

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

Xabi Alonso was confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager the day after their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City.