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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage possesses some matches that have the potential to be instant classics. Brazil-Morocco on Saturday is the first of those headlining matches. Portugal-Colombia on June 27 is the blockbuster fixture,

Many Atlanta residents may be watching soccer for the first time as the World Cup begins, so here are some rules to know ahead of matches.

The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.

The 2026 World Cup is taking place across North America and will be the biggest in the competition’s history. Kicking off on June 11, 48 teams are set to compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico as they aim to cement their names in the history books.

A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN ​is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each ​half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting this week in the U.