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Analysis, stats and stories about the 2026 World Cup.
48 teams, a round of 32 and new rules: the 2026 World Cup format explained
The 2026 World Cup has a new format: 48 teams, 12 groups and a brand new round of 32. Everything you need to know about how the tournament works.
Messi, Ronaldo and Ochoa: three legends at their sixth World Cup
Three men who dominated football for two decades stand at their sixth World Championship. A historic moment we will never see again.
USA vs Iran: a rematch after 1998
In 1998, the USA and Iran played the most politically charged match in World Cup history. In 2026, America is the host. Can it happen again?
Mbappé chases Klose: can he break the record?
Miroslav Klose scored 16 times at a World Cup. Kylian Mbappé enters 2026 with 12 goals. The maths is simple. The execution is not.
The Netherlands at World Cup 2026: how far can they go?
The Netherlands missed 2018 and reached the quarter-finals in 2022. Now, with Van Dijk and Simons leading a new generation, how realistic is the Dutch World Cup dream?
Messi and Matthäus's record: more World Cup matches than anyone
After Qatar 2022, Messi is the player with the most World Cup matches ever. In 2026, every minute he plays writes new history.
The five biggest World Cup upsets ever
From North Korea beating Italy in 1966 to Germany's historic 7-1 against Brazil in 2014: these are the five most unexpected moments in World Cup history.
Yamal and the grand double: youngest ever to win Euro and World Cup
Lamine Yamal won Euro 2024 at 16. If Spain also wins the 2026 World Cup, he'll be the youngest player ever to claim both trophies. That record is open.
Who will be the oldest coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Oscar Tabárez coached Uruguay at 71 at the World Cup. In 2026, there are candidates who could approach that record. A look at age and experience on the biggest stage.
Courtois on the hunt: the record for most World Cup clean sheets
Thibaut Courtois wants to go down in World Cup history as the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets. For that he needs a long Belgian tournament run.
Messi and the free kick: is he chasing Rivelino's record?
Rivelino was the first great master of the free kick at a World Cup. Fifty years later, Messi stands ready to take over his legacy.