World Cup 2026
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Trump says he would not pay reported $1,000 for USA World Cup opener ticket
United States President Donald Trump said he was unaware supporters might need to spend about...
Mexico federation threatens to drop no-shows from World Cup squad
The Mexican Football Federation has warned Liga MX-based footballers that missing a mandatory national team...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Country: United States City: Atlanta, Georgia Address: 1 AMB Drive Northwest Capacity: 75,000 (forecasted 65,085...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Country: United States City: Kansas City, Missouri Address: One Arrowhead Drive Capacity: 76,416 Opened: 1972...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: NRG Stadium, Texas
Country: United States City: Houston, Texas Address: 1 NRG Parkway Capacity: 72,220 Opened: 2002 Surface:...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: AT&T Stadium, Texas
Country: United States City: Arlington, Texas Address: 1 AT&T Way Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to over...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: SoFi Stadium, California
Country: United States City: Inglewood, California Address: 1001 South Stadium Drive Capacity: 70.240 Opened: 2020...
FIFA and New Jersey clash over World Cup transport costs
New Jersey officials and FIFA are in disagreement over who should cover the cost of...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: Levi’s stadium, California
Country: United States City: Santa Clara, California Address: 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way Capacity: 68,500...
World Cup 2026 stadiums and places: Lumen Field, Seattle
Country: United States Address: 800 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Capacity: 69,000 (forecasted 61,812...
World Cup final ticket surge: prices hit nearly $11,000 in first open sale
The first open sale of 2026 World Cup tickets revealed that the highest-priced general admission...
Big names absent as World Cup 2026 line-up confirmed
Robert Lewandowski, widely regarded as one of the finest forwards of the last decade and...
How travel distances make WC 2026 the most polluting tournament
For many supporters, attending a World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, the 2026 tournament...
Mexico World Cup hosting under threat amid cartel violence
Mexico’s preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup face uncertainty as violence from the Jalisco...
FIFA implements 3D digital scans for every World Cup player to improve offside calls
FIFA plans to create AI-powered three-dimensional representations of every participant in the 2026 World Cup...
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World Cup Qualifiers updates
Italy miss third straight World Cup after shootout heartbreak
Four-time champions Italy’s national football team suffered another major setback, missing out on a third...
Gyokeres heroics send Sweden to World Cup after chaotic play-off
There was confusion everywhere at Strawberry Arena — inside the Poland box, among the Swedish...
Turkey end 24-year wait to return to World Cup
Turkey secured a long-awaited return to the World Cup thanks to a narrow play-off victory...
DR Congo return to World Cup after half a century with dramatic play-off win
The Democratic Republic of Congo ended a 52-year absence from the World Cup with a...
Czech Republic end 20-year wait with shootout victory over Denmark
The Czech Republic secured a place at the World Cup for the first time in...
World Cup draw sets stage for dramatic summer
The approach of next year’s tournament is finally becoming tangible, yet the path to discovering...
UEFA and Inter-confederation playoffs set for march 2026
The path to the 2026 World Cup is beginning to take shape, with 22 teams...
Scotland end decades of heartbreak with World Cup qualification
Kenny McLean’s goal from the halfway line sealed a historic win for Scotland, sending the...
Wales deliver masterclass to overwhelm North Macedonia
Craig Bellamy, known for his pursuit of excellence, witnessed his Wales squad approach near perfection...
Historic World Cup qualification for Haiti with remote coach
Haiti has secured a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, earning a spot at the World Cup...
Curaçao becomes the smallest nation to reach the World Cup
Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for a World...
Switzerland secure World Cup spot with unbeaten qualifying run
Switzerland confirmed their place at the 2026 World Cup after maintaining an unbeaten record in...
Can fortune, Danish struggles and home support help Scotland?
Former Scotland forwards Billy Dodds and James McFadden reflected on Saturday’s match against Greece and...
Cardiff nights inspire Wales’ World Cup hopes
When Wales plays at Cardiff City Stadium under the floodlights, there is a unique energy...
Gattuso betwist eerlijkheid kwalificatiesysteem WK
Italië coach Gennaro Gattuso was gefrustreerd nog vóór de zware 4-1 nederlaag thuis tegen Noorwegen...
World Cup 2026 Standings
Group A
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Czech Republic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Mexico |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
South Africa |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Korea Republic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group B
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
Canada |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
 Qatar |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Switzerland |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group C
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Brazil |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Haiti |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Morocco |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Scotland |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group D
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Australia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Paraguay |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Turkey |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
USA |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group E
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Curaçao |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Ecuador |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Germany |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Ivory Coast |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group F
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Japan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
Netherlands |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
 Sweden |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Tunisia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group G
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Belgium |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
Egypt |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
 Iran |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
New Zealand |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group H
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Cape Verde |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Saudi Arabia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Spain |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Uruguay |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group I
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 France |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 Iraq |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Norway |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Senegal |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group J
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Algeria |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
Argentina |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
 Austria |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Jordan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group K
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Colombia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
 DR Congo |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
Portugal |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Uzbekistan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Group L
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Differential | Points | Next Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Croatia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 2 |
England |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 3 |
 Ghana |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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| 4 |
Panama |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 |
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Knockout
Possible knockout
World Cup 2026 Schedule
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13-06-2026
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14-06-2026
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15-06-2026
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16-06-2026
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17-06-2026
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18-06-2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 team averages
World Cup Qualifiers updates
Italy miss third straight World Cup after shootout heartbreak
Four-time champions Italy’s national football team suffered another major setback, missing out on a third...
Gyokeres heroics send Sweden to World Cup after chaotic play-off
There was confusion everywhere at Strawberry Arena — inside the Poland box, among the Swedish...
Turkey end 24-year wait to return to World Cup
Turkey secured a long-awaited return to the World Cup thanks to a narrow play-off victory...
DR Congo return to World Cup after half a century with dramatic play-off win
The Democratic Republic of Congo ended a 52-year absence from the World Cup with a...
Czech Republic end 20-year wait with shootout victory over Denmark
The Czech Republic secured a place at the World Cup for the first time in...
World Cup draw sets stage for dramatic summer
The approach of next year’s tournament is finally becoming tangible, yet the path to discovering...
UEFA and Inter-confederation playoffs set for march 2026
The path to the 2026 World Cup is beginning to take shape, with 22 teams...
Scotland end decades of heartbreak with World Cup qualification
Kenny McLean’s goal from the halfway line sealed a historic win for Scotland, sending the...
Wales deliver masterclass to overwhelm North Macedonia
Craig Bellamy, known for his pursuit of excellence, witnessed his Wales squad approach near perfection...
Historic World Cup qualification for Haiti with remote coach
Haiti has secured a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, earning a spot at the World Cup...
Curaçao becomes the smallest nation to reach the World Cup
Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for a World...
Switzerland secure World Cup spot with unbeaten qualifying run
Switzerland confirmed their place at the 2026 World Cup after maintaining an unbeaten record in...
Can fortune, Danish struggles and home support help Scotland?
Former Scotland forwards Billy Dodds and James McFadden reflected on Saturday’s match against Greece and...
Cardiff nights inspire Wales’ World Cup hopes
When Wales plays at Cardiff City Stadium under the floodlights, there is a unique energy...
Gattuso betwist eerlijkheid kwalificatiesysteem WK
Italië coach Gennaro Gattuso was gefrustreerd nog vóór de zware 4-1 nederlaag thuis tegen Noorwegen...