Opening Day
World Cup 2026 Starts Today: What to Check Before Mexico vs South Africa
World Cup 2026 starts today with the opening ceremony, Mexico vs South Africa and Korea Republic vs Czechia. Here is what to check before kickoff.
News Desk
World Cup 2026 News, Analysis and Guides
Browse every World Cup 2026 article by newest publish time, then narrow into deeper analysis, practical guides, or host-city coverage when you want a more specific path through the tournament.
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All World Cup 2026 articles by publish time
Prediction
World Cup 2026 Group Picks: Predicted Winners and Runners-Up
World Cup 2026 group picks with predicted winners and runners-up for all 12 groups, based on the published schedule, group structure and tie-breaker rules.
Prediction
World Cup 2026 Dark Horses: Which Teams Could Make a Real Run?
World Cup 2026 dark horses explained: which outsider teams have the clearest knockout path, what gives them upset value, and what could still stop their run.
Prediction
World Cup 2026 Favourites: Strongest Cases
World Cup favourites 2026 explained: which teams have the strongest title case, what makes a true contender, and what could still stop the leading sides before the knockout rounds.
Squad Guide
FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads Confirmed: Final 26 Lists
FIFA confirmed all 48 World Cup 2026 final squad lists on June 2, publishing the official 26-player rosters ahead of kick-off. Here's what changed.
Prediction
Who Will Win World Cup 2026? Favourites, Dark Horses and Group Picks
Who looks best placed to win World Cup 2026? Our early predictions guide breaks down the strongest favourites, the most dangerous dark horses and the group picks that could shape the bracket.
Portugal
Portugal World Cup 2026: Ronaldo, Martinez and the Final 26
Portugal's World Cup 2026 squad is now official after FIFA's June 2 confirmation, and this guide explains Roberto Martinez's selection and what it means for the team.
Spain Watch
Spain World Cup 2026: De la Fuente's Control Team
Spain has published its World Cup 2026 squad, and the list keeps the familiar De la Fuente core intact while the support-player camp shows how carefully the run-in is being managed.
Argentina Watch
Argentina World Cup 2026: Scaloni Keeps the Spine Together
Argentina's final 26 is official, with Lionel Scaloni keeping the champions' spine intact and Group J offering a cleaner route than most contenders.
England Watch
England's World Cup 2026 Squad: Tuchel's Chemistry Bet
England have named their 26-man World Cup 2026 squad, and Thomas Tuchel has made chemistry the headline idea behind the selection.
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