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FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?

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Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

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Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup

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World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

World Cup 2026? The tournament will consist of one group-stage round and four knockout rounds before the final. Unlike previous editions, the knockouts will begin with the round of 32, followed by the round

Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

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Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

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What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026

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What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?

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World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

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Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know

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Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

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Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says

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World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

2026: How to follow on the BBC **The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.** With 48 teams

Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury

followed by matches against ‌Tunisia ‌in Monterrey, Mexico on June 20 and Sweden back in Arlington on June 25. ## Japan squad for World Cup 2026

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

World Cup 2026 ⁠Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 ⁠FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement

What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026? The tournament will consist of one group-stage round and four knockout rounds before the final. Unlike previous editions, the knockouts will begin with the round of 32, followed by the round

Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100

World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches," the spokesperson said. "Recognising the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 Fifa adjusted

FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more

matches across 39 days. The 2030 World Cup will also be played across three countries: Spain, Portugal and Morocco.  ## The biggest participation pool

New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported $100 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’

World Cup 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-2026) Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 Fifa adjusted

BBC Sport announces World Cup coverage plans

2026 Fifa World Cup which gets under way next month, featuring coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.** There will be [54 games broadcast live](/sport/football/articles/cgjnd28w56po) on BBC television, while