Defending Champions Argentina: Can They Go Back-to-Back?
Argentina arrive as world champions — but no nation has retained the World Cup since Brazil in 1962.
Argentina arrive as world champions — but no nation has retained the World Cup since Brazil in 1962.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the biggest structural change in the tournament’s history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete instead of 32, expanding the event to 104 matches across 39 days. The teams are split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed …
Eight nations have lifted the World Cup since 1930 — here is the complete roll of honour heading into 2026.
The 2026 World Cup introduces a Round of 32 — the first new knockout round in the tournament’s modern history.
A new wave of young talent is set to announce itself on the biggest stage at World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026 packs a record 104 matches into 39 days across three countries — here is how the calendar breaks down.
With the USA, Canada and Mexico qualifying automatically, CONCACAF’s other nations fought for the region’s remaining places.
Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups.
Europe sends a record 16 teams to World Cup 2026 — its largest contingent ever at a finals.
The 1994 World Cup set attendance records and gave birth to Major League Soccer — a legacy 2026 builds upon.