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Italy Eliminated: Bosnia and Herzegovina Stun Four-Time Champions on Penalties
Four-time World Cup winners Italy will miss a third consecutive tournament after losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoff final in Zenica.
WC 2026Iraq Qualify for World Cup After 40-Year Absence with Victory over Bolivia
The Lions of Mesopotamia return to the world stage for the first time since 1986 after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the FIFA Playoff final in Monterrey.
TeamsFrance Beat Brazil 2-1 in World Cup Dress Rehearsal
Didier Deschamps' France reclaimed the No. 1 FIFA ranking after a convincing friendly victory over Brazil in the United States — a potential preview of the 2026 World Cup final.
PlayersMessi's World Cup Farewell in Doubt as Fitness Concerns Mount
Lionel Messi faces uncertainty over Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad as ongoing injury concerns cast doubt on whether the 38-year-old will play in what would be his final tournament.
TeamsUSMNT Under Pressure: Pochettino Faces Tough Decisions After March Losses
After a 5-2 defeat to Belgium and a 2-0 loss to Portugal, Mauricio Pochettino must address squad concerns before the USA's home World Cup this summer.
WC 2026World Cup 2026 Final Ticket Prices Soar to Nearly $11,000
FIFA has raised the highest ticket price for the 2026 World Cup final to $10,990 during the fourth and final sales window, drawing criticism from fan groups worldwide.
WC 2026DR Congo Qualify for World Cup with Extra-Time Win over Jamaica
Axel Tuanzebe's 100th-minute goal sends the Leopards to their first World Cup since 1974, ending Jamaica's dream in Guadalajara.
VenueMetLife Stadium: Inside the Home of the 2026 World Cup Final
New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the most watched sporting event on the planet. The 82,500-seat venue shifts to transit-only access as World Cup preparations intensify.
WC 20262026 World Cup Group Stage: Complete Guide to All 12 Groups
With all 48 teams confirmed after the playoff finals, here's your complete guide to every group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
WC 2026France Return to No. 1 in FIFA Rankings Ahead of World Cup
Didier Deschamps' France overtake Spain and Argentina to reclaim the top spot in the April 2026 FIFA World Rankings update, just two months before the tournament kicks off.
VenueEstadio Azteca: The Cathedral of Football Hosts the 2026 World Cup Opener
Mexico City's iconic Azteca will host the opening match between Mexico and South Korea on June 11 — the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup finals and now an opener in a third edition.
HistoryThe Greatest World Cup Upsets of All Time — and Where 2026 Could Deliver More
From the USA beating England in 1950 to Saudi Arabia stunning Argentina in 2022, the World Cup has always delivered the impossible. With 48 teams, 2026 could produce even more shocks.