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Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

World Cup history **Alan Shearer:** If you win one group game then the likelihood is you are going to make the last 32, and Scotland's chance is against Haiti

US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

World Cup will be the “most inclusive” in history. Beyond the visa bonds, at least 39 countries remain subject to wide-ranging travel bans. Those include competitors Iran and Haiti

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

World Cup, after a 28-year hiatus. Steve Clarke's men will be hoping to make it past the group stages for the first time in the nation's history, but face a tough task

Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?

Haiti will likely battle for third place, but they could also spring an upset against the two higher-ranked teams. **Favourites for automatic qualification**: Brazil and Morocco ![INTERACTIVE - World Cup Winners History

Hakimi leads nine returning Morocco players from Qatar 2022 at World Cup

history-making 2022 World Cup squad named for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was only hired in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe, where

Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener

history of Scottish football is loaded with really good and truly great players who have never had the privilege of playing at a World Cup. To go back in time - John Greig, Tommy Gemmell, Billy

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.

history," Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar said. "We are waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets" and opted in to the FIFA Pass system that allows expedited

'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace

Cup as US travel bans imposed by President Donald Trump's administration - together with cost - put the notion out of reach. "We have many players who have never been in Haiti, so before the game

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

Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and playing Scotland on June 24 in Miami, Florida. *The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 . You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

Haiti, Scotland Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia Group G: Belgium. Egypt, Iran, New Zealand Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi

Risk of death to oldest man at World Cup - walking miracle Gordon

Haiti on Saturday. Gunn is the current favourite, but if the past two decades have told us anything about Gordon it's that you write him off at your peril. This is probably the most

Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

history. Hamish Husband, from the Association of Tartan Army Clubs, will spend as much as £10,000 travelling to the US to follow Scotland's progress in the tournament. He and his brother are staying

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

history. The 23rd edition, which will be played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy

A World Cup guide for new football fans

history that has defined the relationship between the two nations. Senegal previously caused an upset at the 2002 World Cup when they beat France, then reigning champions. Ghana and England, who also have former colonial

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

history – and no amount of ridiculous scare tactics driven by liberal activist groups and the left-wing media will change that,” he said. ## ‘Have an emergency contingency plan’ The advisory pointed to six areas

To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage

History of Kansas City*](https://www.kcur.org/podcast/a-peoples-history-of-kansas-city/2025-11-19/lamar-hunt-and-the-dream-of-us-soccer) took a look back at all it took to get the World Cup to Kansas City. [Take a listen.](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=fis-802242795-689fd39c3c96c68f73df8f9210141794:fis-802242795-689fd39c3c96c68f73df8f9210141794-enclosure-audio) ### **What to watch for this week

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

History of Kansas City*](https://www.kcur.org/podcast/a-peoples-history-of-kansas-city/2025-11-19/lamar-hunt-and-the-dream-of-us-soccer) took a look back at all it took to get the World Cup to Kansas City. [Take a listen.](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=fis-802242795-689fd39c3c96c68f73df8f9210141794:fis-802242795-689fd39c3c96c68f73df8f9210141794-enclosure-audio) **What to watch for this week

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.** With 48 teams in action, up from 32, there will be a record 104 games

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Haiti, Senegal and Ivory Coast. The groups say travellers should take steps including removing sensitive information from phones and keeping friends and family updated about their plans when travelling. The United States is co-hosting

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?

World Cup The straightforward option for some will be to take club loyalties into account. Wrexham fans will see two of their current squad in action. Wingback Libby Cacace called up for [New Zealand](/sport/football/teams/new-zealand