World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

This year's edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held in the United States,

World Cup 2026 Group A guide: Mexico favorites as South Korea wait

Mexico begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, with South Korea and Czechia completing a Group A that looks more awkward than comfortable for the co-hosts.

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.

World Cup Group B odds for 2026: Latest standings and rankings

World Cup Group B odds for 2026, with group winner prices, schedule, standings, and analysis of Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar.
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2026 World Cup power rankings: Ranking all 48 teams into 5 distinct tiers

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever, having expanded to 48 teams, a 50% increase from the previous tournament. With two weeks until kickoff, the anticipation is building as teams get ready to play in the United States, Canada and Mexico ...

2026 World Cup Group E predictions: Who joins Germany in the next round?

With Germany as the favorites to advance out of 2026 World Cup Group E, which team will join them in the Knockout Stage?