World Cup 2026 News - Sports Illustrated

Soccer

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.

WORLD CUP HEADLINES

EXPLAINED

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

USMNT

MORE USMNT

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

The American star has yet to ink a contract extension with the Rossoneri.

ENGLAND

MORE ENGLAND

FIFA have increased the total prize money by 50%.

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

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

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.

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

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?

BEST OF SI FC

;

MORE 2026 WORLD CUP NEWS

One of the greatest players in USWNT history isn’t a fan of the USMNT’s new motto heading into the World Cup.

El Tri will return to action soon after the calendar turns to 2026.

Brazil’s all time top goalscorer is eyeing a fourth World Cup appearance.

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.

There was a timely return to action for Antonee Robinson.

MUST READS 🔥

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.

2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFYING STANDINGS

UEFA

CONMEBOL

CAF

CONCACAF

;

SOCCER HEADLINES

MORE SOCCER

The continent’s best promised to deliver thrills, spills and excitement.

;