2026 World Cup Odds: Teams Favored to Advance to Knockout Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is set to begin on Thursday. Here are the odds for each team to advance to the knockout stage.
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England v Costa Rica: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live
Storm delays friendly: kick-off 10pm BST, 5pm EDT Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail Scott England: Pickford, Konsa, O’Reilly, Stones, James, Rice, Anderson, Bellingham, Gordon, Madueke, Kane. Subs: D Henderson, Guehi, Saka, Rashford, Livramento, J Henderson, Burn, Mainoo, Rogers, Watkins, Eze, Toney, Spence, Quansah, Trafford. Costa Rica: Sequeira, Johnson, Mitchell, Faerron, Araya, Salazar, Carlos Mora, Galo, Soto, Alcocer, Ugalde. Subs: Bayron Mora, Madriz, Peraza, Ruiz, Nunez, Flores, Sinclair, Quiros, Rodriguez. Continue reading...
USA's 2026 FIFA World Cup Roster: The 26 Players Ready To Make History
These are the 26 players who'll represent the United States men's national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics
Fifa president defends handling of tournament ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’ Gianni Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax” on the eve of the World Cup, while Fifa faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament. The Fifa president launched a staunch defence of his organisation’s handling of the tournament, particularly regarding ticket prices and visa problems, and claimed no one else would have been able to secure the participation of Iran, who are at war with one of the three host nations, the United States. Continue reading...
Meet The 'Energizer Bunny' Who Keeps Things Loose With USA's World Cup Squad
Any time USA players get off the bus — at a training or a game — they're greeted by their biggest hype man, Harris Patel.
'I'm Ready': Chris Richards' World Cup Return Is A Major Boon For USA's Leaky Defense
Two days before the USA kicks off its World Cup campaign, star defender Chris Richards said his sore ankle is good to go for Friday's meeting with Paraguay.
2026 World Cup Odds: Back Mexico Against South Africa in Low-Scoring Match
Mexico should benefit from home-field advantage on Day 1 of the World Cup. Here's how Will Hill is wagering on El Tri.
‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City
An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución sits in the middle of the city’s historic center and has been a gathering place since Aztec times. Nobody here calls it by its formal name, referring to it instead as the Zócalo. Framed by centuries-old cathedrals and government buildings, it is one of the largest city squares on earth, a monument to Mexico’s colonial past and cosmopolitan present. It is also a block southwest of the Templo Mayor, a place Aztec mythology referred to as the center of the universe. In more recent times, Fifa has done its best to make the plaza the center of the footballing universe. Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, and the Zócalo has been converted into the city’s fan festival. A massive video screen dwarfs almost everything else in the plaza. Continue reading...
Picking Best All-Time INDYCAR Drivers From 2026 World Cup Countries
We're breaking down the best INDYCAR drivers from (almost) every country represented in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico vs South Africa Odds, Predictions, Picks for World Cup Match
Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Thursday. Check out the latest betting odds and predictions.
Mauricio Pochettino: ‘No one sees the USA as a contender – but why not?’
The men’s head coach discusses his ‘American dream’ at the World Cup and tempering the host nation’s ‘arrogant’ expectations This American dream begins in small-town Murphy, Santa Fe. That’s Santa Fe, Argentina, at a little club where the old folk played bochas , a kind of boules, and they had one of the few colour television sets. It was 1978, Mauricio Pochettino was six years old and he can see it perfectly, still feel the meaning of it all. “I lived in a prefab with my grandmother and my older brother because my parents were off working the land, then at the weekend we would go to the club,” he says. “There were three courts and I remember standing there, hanging on to my dad’s pocket, watching the World Cup. The ticker-tape at River [Plate], that image engraved. Passarella, Ardiles, Luque, Bertoni, Kempes, Fillol, Tarantini … my heroes.” Continue reading...
The Art Of Defending: 2022 U.S. World Cup Defender Breaks Down Key Traits For Top Players
Walker Zimmerman breaks down what it takes to be an elite soccer defender and reveals his two favorites to watch.
2026 World Cup Odds: How Far Will Team USA Go?
At which stage will Team USA be eliminated? Or, will it not be eliminated at all? See the odds.
Messi, Mbappé, Greatness: The 2022 Final Is Our Top World Cup Moment
The World Cup is defined by memorable moments. Counting down to the top 100 of all-time.
2026 World Cup Odds: Which Player Will Lead the Tournament in Assists?
The world's biggest playmakers are set to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Check out who is favored to notch the most assists.
2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Odds: Which Squads Will Make Final 8?
Which countries will make it to the quarterfinals? Check out the latests odds.
2026 World Cup Odds: Which Nations are Favored to Reach Semifinals?
Which nations are most likely to make the final four? See the latest odds to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.
Despite No Top-100 Players, HC Mauricio Pochettino Says USA Can Win World Cup
Despite not having any top-100 players, Team USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that America can win the World Cup.
2026 World Cup Odds: Which Continent Will Produce Next Winner?
Based on the odds, the next World Cup winner could come from Europe or South America. Here's the latest.
TV rights holders frustrated over World Cup final half-time show delay
Fifa still to confirm length of show despite requests Delay is causing issues for advertising teams World Cup TV rights holders are growing increasingly frustrated at Fifa’s failure to confirm the length of the half-time show at next month’s final. Madonna, Shakira and the K-pop boyband BTS have been booked to perform at the MetLife Stadium in the first half-time spectacle at a World Cup final, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who put in a surprise performance at last year’s Club World Cup final at the same venue when the break in play lasted 24 minutes. Continue reading...
2026 World Cup Odds: Spain, France Lead Race to Reach Final
Spain and France lead the oddsboard, but several contenders remain in the hunt. Check out the latest odds to reach the World Cup final.
2026 World Cup Young Player of the Tournament Odds: Lamine Yamal Favored
Can anyone — or anything — stop Lamine Yamal from winning Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup? See the odds.
2026 World Cup Odds: Spain Narrowly Favored Over France
Here are the latest odds to win the 2026 World Cup.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's Day 1 World Cup Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
Chris "The Bear" Fallica delivers his daily best bets for the World Cup. Here's what he's backing on Day 1.