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World Cup 2026

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 USMNT representatives got votes in the Best Player, Coach and Goalkeeper categories.

FIFA revealed that a select number of seats will be available for $60.

Manuel Ugarte, Ibrahima Konaté, Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi all feature in the gossip.

There have already been 20 million ticket requests for next summer’s tournament.

The Red Devils have made signing a new midfielder their top priority this winter.

There was a timely return to action for Antonee Robinson.

FIFA’s estimate of total revenue from ticket sales has risen drastically.

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Jude Bellingham’s starting place at the World Cup could be under threat.

Fans from across the globe had the chance to vote for the Best FIFA Football Awards.

Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.

There have been plenty of great soccer defenders over the years, but who takes the crown as the best-ever?

Applying through official football associations is still significantly cheaper than going through FIFA’s resale platform.

The United States is gearing up for a tourism boom next summer.

Only seven male players have ever achieved the rare feat since the inception of the Ballon d’Or almost 70 years ago.

Teams were made to wait 24 hours to find out the times of their fixtures.

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Ismaël Koné has found his best form at Sassuolo, while Alphonso Davies returned to Bayern Munich’s matchday squad.

There are an array of individual prizes on offer at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.

The Mexico national team won’t play any World Cup games at one of the country’s three host cities.

U.S. Soccer has had years to plan out every aspect of the tournament for the USMNT players and staff.

An official investigation into the FIFA Peace Prize award has also been requested.

Three El Tri players have suffered long-term injuries in the past six months.

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.

$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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Until coming off last weekend, Szoboszlai had not missed a minute in the Premier League this season.