IShowSpeed’s World Cup anthem “Champions” has officially grabbed FIFA’s attention. The recognition comes amid a response that’s hard to miss. The song blew past 11 million YouTube views almost

Would you believe that the USA has become a huge liability at sportsbooks ahead of the 2026 World Cup? Patrick Everson has the scoop.

Our World Cup betting guide tells you where to bet on the 2026 World Cup, gives odds, rosters, schedule, promo offers, and more

Emiliano Martinez has been a vital figure in Argentina's current era of international success, making key saves and dominating shootouts. He has faced 33 penalties in competitive shootouts for club and country, saving 10 – with two others missed.

It’s a group that contains a pre-tournament favourite, a World Cup debutant and contrasting styles, as the aggression and the intensity of Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay go head-to-head with the all-controlling possession of Spain.

BBC Sport takes a look at 11 EFL players to watch out for at this summer's World Cup.

New York transit officials are preparing to handle up to 100,000 extra travelers a day as fans arrive in New York and New Jersey for FIFA World Cup matches.

Canada, who operate in a 4-4-2 shape, focus on progressing the ball through their wide areas to quickly find their wingers, Tajon Buchanan, Ali Ahmed or Alphonso Davies, with the left side being supported by an advancing full-back in the Bayern Munich star or the multi-positioned Richie Laryea.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the spotlight isn’t only on players — elite national team managers are shaping outcomes from the sidelines, with salaries that reveal just how much value coaching power now holds in modern soccer.

They have been key figures in helping Ecuador forge one of the stingiest defences in world football under tactically astute coach Sebastian Beccacece, who arrived six games into qualifying. They are on an 18-game unbeaten run (as of 04/06) and it is easy to see why they are many people's pick as dark horses as their compact block is so hard to break down.

Algeria's players will be hoping to emulate the Fennecs' run to the last 16 in 2014 - the last World Cup they played in Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Algeria,

Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.