FIFA World Cup 2026
News & Articles
Police Dossier Alleges Messi Was Targeted With Bomb Threats
According to a Spanish newspaper report, the FBI-led security alert at the World Cup has identified specific threats against Messi, other players and even referees.
World Cup for sale? Details on FIFA's controversial plans
A review amid growing debate over FIFA commercial strategies ahead of World Cup 2026, fan concerns and the balance of the tournament.
Grade for each team that exited after the World Cup — 47 teams
We have applied the grading criteria, factors and assessment process that will be assigned to the 47 teams that emerge after the end of the World Cup 2026.
England's World Cup dream ends bitterly: How Argentina collapse
The article focuses on the tactics that led to England's defeat, the game management errors, the debate surrounding Tuchel's name, as well as an early focus on Sunday's final.
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mauricio Pochettino plays down favorites talk ahead of Round of 32
While Pochettino admits the USA's group form has impressed, he can't fully admit they are favorites against Bosnia. He and captain Tim Ream made clear the need to control the sensations, the upsets in the previous rounds and the pressure on the field.
2026 World Cup: Spain win Group H thanks to Fernando Muslera's mistake; Cape Verde went ahead with the Uruguay
Spain went top of Group H with a 1-0 win — a big mistake by Fernando Muslera led to a Spain goal. Cape Verde, on the other hand, secured their first World Cup moment in the knockout stage with a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia; Uruva was eliminated from the tournament.
2026 World Cup: Belgium win Group G thanks to Lukaku goal — Iran fail in VAR woes
Belgium topped Group G with a Lukaku goal in a tense affair between the three teams. Iran could not get the second place as the goal scored in the stoppage time was disallowed by VAR decision. Egypt got a direct result for the second time out of the group.
World Cup 2026: Teams already out - Who has exited the qualification race?
Seven teams exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup before the group stage was completed. In this mega tournament where 48 teams are competing in the latest format, the list of teams that have been eliminated so far has not been cleared. This process, elimination is decided on us mainly on a head-to-head basis.
World Cup 2026: New Zealand vs Belgium crucial clash - Group G to qualify for knockouts
In Group G, New Zealand and Belgium face each other in a crucial match where both teams must win if they want to reach the knockout stage. Belgium are unbeaten so far but are under pressure due to two draws. New Zealand, on the other hand, are fighting for a win to keep their first edition knockout hopes alive.