With less than a week to go until this year’s World Cup, it’s time to start taking a closer look at those who are set to play.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Heat won’t be the only environmental factor affecting players’ performance at the World Cup. Teams playing in two of Mexico’s host cities must adapt to another challenge: altitude.

The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us and with 48 teams set to compete in 104 total matches over the next six weeks across the United States, Mexico and Canada, it's also the biggest World Cup ever.

The 2026 World Cup group stage is the biggest ever and here you can keep track on the latest standings and how the tables look in all 12 groups.

The World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, but thousands of fans across North America will have already got their opportunity to enjoy the world’s biggest sporting festival before a minute of the tournament is played.

The claimed EA Sports simulation naming Portugal as 2026 World Cup favourites has caught attention because it is not just another social media prediction. It comes attached to one of football gaming’s strangest recent streaks.

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

Mexico's all time leading goalscorer, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez shared his prediction for El Tri ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.

NEW YORK — The World Cup, a 48-team, 104-match behemoth kicking off next week across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, presents an unprecedented security challenge, with more countries, games and a larger footprint than ever before.

While Holden believes the USMNT is jelling at the right time, he is "more bullish" on Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.