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The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.

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A number of prominent countries face a nail-biting playoff journey.

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The USMNT are set to embark on their first home World Cup campaign since 1994.

The 2025 MLS Cup runner-up picked up a 4–1 win over the Portland Timbers to start the 2026 Cascadia Cup.

Sergiño Dest will face a tight timeline to play in the USMNT’s March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Mandated in-game hydration breaks will also serve another purpose.

Iran was the only country missing at FIFA’s planning meeting in Atlanta this week.

One of the best prospects in U.S. soccer could be tempted to change international allegiance.

The USMNT will face Belgium and Portugal later this month.

The American second division could be moved from its scheduled 2026 start date.

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FIFA will reportedly allow broadcasters to cut away to ads during hydration breaks in 2026 World Cup matches.

The inter-confederation playoffs, set for March 26 and March 31, will fill two of the six remaining spots.

Management of a partial tear sustained in 2023 has led to the worst-case scenario.

The Mexican striker left Liga MX for Inter Miami during the January transfer window.

The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.

The summer transfer window, 2026 World Cup and the mental health of a luckless 25-year-old have all been inextricably affected by this news.

Every city has its own look for FIFA World Cup 2026. Which are the best?

Coinciding with Barcelona’s dominance at club level, Spain conquered the world in 2010.

Here's everything you need to know about tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

$6,370 is the most expensive retail ticket on offer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Find out how many teams will compete in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 16 host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

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The Gunners could require a big sale to help balance the books this summer.