Returning to the World Cup as the reigning champions, the South Americans aim to become the first team to go back-to-back in 64 years. Argentina and Lionel Messi achieved their ultimate goal of winning …
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Alphonso Davies leads Canada’s bid to make history in front of home fans
The co-hosts are aiming to win their first FIFA World Cup match, with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland and Qatar in their group. After their previous two FIFA World Cup campaigns went …
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Can Oswin Appollis fire South Africa past the group stage?
This young and exciting Bafana Bafana team are confident of advancing past the group stage for the first time. Sixteen years ago, South Africa gave the world the vuvuzela, that screamer by Siphiwe Tshabalala against Mexico, …
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Aníbal Godoy leads minnows Panama back on big stage after eight years
Thomas Christianesen’s side has emerged as the top team in Central America in recent years. Panama return to the FIFA World Cup for only the second time, and eight years on from their maiden …
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Lamine Yamal in, Dean Huijsen out for Olympic champions Spain
They are already the reigning European and Olympic champions: can Spain add a second FIFA World Cup star in North America? Sixteen years after their historic first title, Spain find themselves in the …
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With ‘Captain America’ Christian Pulisic at the helm, can hosts thrive under pressure?
The FIFA World Cup is back on North American soil for the first time since 1994. Find out the USA’s full match schedule and opponents. The weight of expectation from more …
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Will lightning strike twice for returning history-makers Morocco and Brahim Díaz?
In 2022, Morocco’s Atlas Lions became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals. Will they roar and go one stage further? The Atlas Lions of Morocco don’t arrive at this 2026 FIFA World …
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England leave out Cole Palmer and Phil Foden
After a number of near misses, the Three Lions will be desperate to finally land some silverware for their success-starved supporters. It has now been 60 years since England last won the FIFA World …
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Austria ready to make up for lost time
Das Team return to the global stage after a 28-year hiatus, looking to progress through a group which includes champions Argentina. After a 28-year absence, Austria will return to the top table of …
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Erling Haaland leads golden generation after 28-year absence
Norway were the best attacking side in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup with a staggering 37 goals across eight matches. Back on football’s grandest stage after a 28-year absence, Norway head …
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