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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.

There were a series of intriguing sliding doors for Klopp to skirt around in the summer of 2024.

USMNT’s biggest attraction couldn’t resist heading to Milan Cortina to cheer on from the sidelines.

The USMNT has their eyes on the Winter Olympics.

It’s all systems go in Serie A for two of the USMNT’s most important stars.

The United States is set to host 78 of the competition’s 104 matches this summer.

Tottenham are reportedly prioritising an immediate appointment for Pochettino in the wake of Thomas Frank’s sacking.

Weston McKennie highlights the 2026 World Cup outlook as 2030 potentials come into frame.

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The Manchester United midfielder did not start a Premier League game in the first half of the season.

The Red Devils are unlikely to be alone in their search for a new manager this summer.

Some of the very best in the business are unattached free agents.

There could be a race to recover in time for this summer’s World Cup.

Michael Carrick is giving Kobbie Mainoo the chance that Ruben Amorim did not.

Gianni Infantino had a very concrete reason for the astronomical 2026 World Cup ticket prices.

Ruben Amorim has been full of praise for his recent performances.

Being the host nation usually provides an advantage at the World Cup—but it doesn’t for everyone.

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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.

The Seleção face France and Croatia during the March international window.

Arguably the best player in Liga MX this decade is now eligible to represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.

The Stars and Stripes have high aspirations for this summer’s tournament.

While co-hosts Mexico and Canada opted to play friendlies in January, the USMNT went in a different direction—suggesting Mauricio Pochettino, under pressure to deliver, is happy with how preparations are going.

The NFL star will be rooting for two teams when the World Cup takes over the U.S. this summer.

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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League One Mansfield Town were the story of the fourth round.