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2026, FIFA World Cup and African teams

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FIFA World Cup 2026: How the new 48-team format changes group-stage qualification and knockouts

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces a new format with 48 teams in 12 groups, with 32 advancing.

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2026 FIFA World Cup odds: Which teams have the best chance of winning?

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Six World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams this month

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Looking to kick your feet up for FIFA 2026? Here’s where you can watch the tournament across the GTA

Sky-high ticket costs might keep some residents from taking in a World Cup game at Toronto Stadium but there are still dozens of ways to watch the games among fellow soccer fans.

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From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history

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Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Experts weigh in on US, Mexico soccer

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World Cup 2026: All the key facts, in one place

England have been drawn in Group L and will face Croatia, Panama and Ghana.

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When does the 2026 World Cup start?

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2026 FIFA World Cup full schedule, when do US soccer, Mexico play

Women’s World Cup qualifier – live

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Women's European Qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup: All the results

All the results from the league stage of the UEFA Women's European Qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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England v Ukraine: Women’s World Cup qualifier – live

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England vs Ukraine LIVE: Latest updates from World Cup qualfier

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Sarina Wiegman: 'Very positive' of England World Cup qualification despite playoffs setback

England boss Sarina Wiegman has said that she is "very positive" her side will qualify for the 2027 World Cup finals despite being made to go through the playoffs following their 3-0 victory over Ukra...

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Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup

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England Women 3-0 Ukraine Women: Lionesses made to settle for World Cup play-off spot despite responding to Spain defeat with comfortable win

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England Women vs Ukraine Women; Women's World Cup Qualifying Group A3

To an extent, it was all in vein. The European champions must find their way to the World Cup via the play-offs as they finish behind their rivals in Group A3

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England beat Ukraine in World Cup qualifier but must settle for play-offs

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Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win

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These four countries are making their World Cup debut in 2026

Four debutants is the most a World Cup has seen for two decades, which is to be expected given the tournament's expansion. It is still a substantial increase on 2022, when hosts Qatar were the only ones.

What to know about Jordan ahead of its FIFA World Cup stop in North Texas

The team will make a trip to North Texas in late June to face off with Lionel Messi's Argentina squad at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium).

2026 World Cup Group K preview, predictions

Portugal and its quest to win the country's first World Cup headlines Group K but there are other teams to keep an eye on in the preliminary round.

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How Emslie went from giving birth to World Cup qualifiers inside six months

Scotland's Claire Emslie was back playing competitive football just five months after giving birth and is now targeting next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.

What to know about Austria ahead of FIFA World Cup trip to North Texas

The Austrians will face Lionel Messi's Argentina side on Monday, June 22 at AT&T Stadium (known as Dallas Stadium for the event).

World Cup matchups: Start times for every match, how to watch and game previews

Breaking down each of the first eight games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which includes Mexico facing South Africa and the U.S. taking on Paraguay.