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World

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

Iraq, Norway Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan Group K: Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama ### What's new? Even before the opening ceremony, this World Cup will

NPR Topics: NewsJun 10
World

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

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
World

World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?

Iraq and Jordan. ![Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Akram Afif, Sultan Al-Brake, Karim Boudiaf

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
World

Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?

history of football. His 60-metre (66-yard) dribble past five England players in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal led to the “goal of the century”, yet its mastery followed the sport’s most famous

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 21
Politics

Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?

history as the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup, but his dream debut ended at Miami airport where he was denied entry into the country and flown back to Istanbul, despite having

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
World

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

Iraq – [who faced the most games to qualify](/gallery/2026/4/1/iraqis-celebrate-in-the-streets-after-qualifying-for-fifa-world-cup-2026) – will be no pushovers. **Favourites for automatic qualification:** France and Senegal ## **Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia** With an average world ranking of 26, including seventh

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 5
Conflicts

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end

history provides plenty of evidence for this – that liberation is going to come through a western bombing campaign.” Iranians need only recall the decades-long conflict and political turmoil prompted by the US-led coalition

The Guardian WorldJun 5
World

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Iraq due to concerns about security in the region. This means there is nowhere in the country where Adnan and other Iraqi fans can get visas, as they have to attend an in-person interview

BBC NewsJun 7
World

Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list

history to reach 50 international goals, which he scored in just 46 appearances. Haaland’s domestic season has produced another bumper tally of goals, even if they came in fits and starts

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 26
World

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

Iraq (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT) ⚽ 02/07: Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT) The Toronto Stadium will be the first Canadian venue to host a game

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 3
World

Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane?

history. Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and James Rodriguez are all looking to bag the top goal-scorer prize for a second time. Here’s all you need to know about the contenders for the Golden

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 4
World

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

Iraq ~$480-$3,100 - France vs Norway ~ $850-$2,500 - Portugal vs DR Congo ~ $750-$2,000 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan ~ $750-$2,000 - Colombia vs Portugal ~ 3,000-$12,000 ![Lionel Mesi reacts.](https://www.aljazeera.com

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
World

39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you

history — with more teams and matches across more cities than ever. The tournament begins on June 11 and runs through July 19. And it's the first to take place in the U.S. [since

NPR Topics: NewsMay 26
World

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

History-1777297914](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-World-Cup-Winners-History-1777297914.png?quality=80) ## Mbappe eyes goal record The Real Madrid forward needs just two goals to surpass Just Fontaine’s record of 13 World Cup goals for France, and he will have

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 2
World

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

history when he takes charge of this game. I remember facing his Rangers side when I was at Celtic and he is such a smart guy and a really wily manager. I am covering this

BBC NewsJun 10
World

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

history. ![Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v AFC Bournemouth - Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain - February 10, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's Rayan celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 2
World

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

Iraq have already achieved something special by ending their four-decade World Cup absence. The next challenge is to show that this generation can be remembered for more than mere qualification and establish itself among

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
World

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

history. His seven goals from midfield last season included a wonder-strike against Braga in the semi-final which put Freiburg in front for the first time in the tie. His 33 attempts at goal

BBC NewsJun 9