The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to start on June 11. Here are the biggest players to watch out for in the 48-team quadrennial extravanganza.

This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament.

FIFA’s expanded compensation fund means the MLS team could receive a significant payout depending on Argentina and Canada’s runs.

From curated meals and live performances to watch parties, American Dream mall's Dream Fan Fest is a 39-day series of events for the World Cup.

Two decades after the 2006 FIFA World Cup, only a handful of players remain active in professional football. Their remarkable longevity has turned them into living legends ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago. That stunning victory against Lionel Messi and the eventual champion turned out to be just the start of its campaign to disrupt soccer.

Predictions about who will be the next world champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense as it gets for any player, and the margins are so fine that even a powerhouse can be knocked out.

Argentina and Lionel Messi suffer first setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Leonardo Balerdi’s injury is confirmed. Argentina are in North America preparing for the 2026 World Cup . Unfortunately for Lionel Messi ,