Story · 2026 World Cup Articles

A referee barred at Miami, players detained, fans rethinking trips — the 2026 World Cup's visa and entry problems, and what they mean for travelers.

Brazil's 2026 World Cup jersey: Nike's 1970-inspired yellow home and the first-ever Jordan Brand away in royal blue. Price, release dates, where to buy.

Yes — Mohamed Salah plays his second World Cup with Egypt in 2026. Group G with Belgium, his 2018 injury, age 33, and a first real shot at the knockouts.

Kylian Mbappé before World Cup 2026: the 2018 title, the 2022 final hat-trick, his Real Madrid form, France's group of death, and the new Nike jersey.

Bellingham England 2026 World Cup jersey by Nike: white home with 1966 gold star, Speed Red away, Aero-FIT cooling. Release dates, where to buy.

Javier Aguirre's Mexico 26 for World Cup 2026: Lozano cut, Ochoa eyes record 6th, 17yo Mora in. Group A opener vs South Africa June 11.

After Squad Day: Spain or France for the trophy, Mbappé for the Golden Boot, Colombia and Morocco as the real dark horses. WTK Picks for World Cup 2026.

Scaloni names Argentina's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad: Messi leads, Acuña cut, Mastantuono snubbed, six Atlético Madrid players in. Group J opens vs Algeria June 16.

Messi Argentina 2026 World Cup jersey by Adidas: sky-blue home with three-tone fade, black-purple away with Trefoil. Price, release dates, where to buy.

Koeman names the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup 2026 squad: Depay returns, Frimpong dropped, Summerville shock pick. Group F opens vs Japan on June 14.

Spain's 2026 World Cup jersey by Adidas: red home with yellow pinstripes and navy sleeves released Nov 6, off-white away with Trefoil dropped March 20.

Pochettino's USA World Cup 2026 squad: Pulisic and Adams lead, Reyna keeps his place, Luna and Tessmann out. Opens vs Paraguay at SoFi on June 12.

Yes. Martínez named Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 27-man squad on May 19. Record sixth World Cup at 41, almost certainly his last.

Yes. Scaloni includes Messi in Argentina's preliminary 35-man squad. At 38, this is Messi's record 6th World Cup, almost certainly his final tournament.

Adidas's last Germany World Cup jersey. White tricolour home + navy away close 70 years of DFB heritage before Nike 2027. Released Nov 6 + March 20.

De la Fuente's Spain 26-man World Cup 2026 squad: Yamal in despite hamstring, Gavi recalled, zero Real Madrid players ahead of Group H vs Cape Verde.

Thomas Tuchel names England's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad at Wembley May 22 — Palmer, Foden, Maguire and Shaw left out. Bellingham, Kane lead Group L.

Germany's 26 named — Manuel Neuer returns at 40 as Nagelsmann's No. 1, Kimmich captains. Group E opens vs Curaçao June 14 at Houston Stadium.

Croatia's 26 confirmed — Modrić captains his last World Cup at 40. Group L opens vs England June 17 at Dallas Stadium. Kovačić anchors midfield.

Yes — Bellingham starts as Tuchel's No. 10. Group L schedule, Real Madrid form, midfield role, June 17 vs Croatia at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.

Japan's final 26 named — Wataru Endo captains, Mitoma out injured, Tomiyasu returns. Group F opens vs Netherlands June 14 at Dallas Stadium, Arlington.

Brazil's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad announced May 18. Neymar recalled after ACL absence. Rodrygo, Militão, Estêvão out injured. Group C schedule.

France named their 26-man World Cup 2026 squad on May 14. Mbappé captains Deschamps' final tournament. Full list, Camavinga omission, Group I schedule.

Portugal's 27-name World Cup 2026 squad announced May 19. Ronaldo named for record sixth tournament. Jota tribute, omissions, Group K schedule.

Yes — Haaland plays Norway's first World Cup in 28 years. Group I schedule, qualifying path, Ødegaard axis, June 26 vs France at Foxborough.

South Korea named their final World Cup 2026 squad on May 16 with Son Heung-min as captain. Group A schedule, Hong Myung-bo tactics, full breakdown.

Rudi Garcia names Belgium's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad May 15 — De Bruyne, Lukaku, Courtois lead Group G as Tielemans takes the armband.

Kaoru Mitoma ruled out of Japan's 2026 World Cup with hamstring injury from Brighton's May 10 win vs Wolves — Moriyasu confirmed May 15. What it changes.

Did South Africa qualify for World Cup 2026? Bafana Bafana return after 16 years, opening vs Mexico — the same matchup as 2010. Hugo Broos squad, history.

World Cup 2026 squad deadline: 35-55 man provisional due May 11, final 26-man roster June 1. England, Brazil, France, Germany, USA status.

The UCL final 2026 (May 30, Budapest) puts 13 World Cup starters across 8 federations on the same pitch — 12 days before the tournament opens June 11.

Arsenal beat Atletico 1-0 to reach their first UCL final since 2006. The May 30 final lands on FIFA's squad day — Saka, Rice, Saliba, Havertz.

Atletico Madrid host Arsenal on April 29 in the UCL semi-final first leg — seven World Cup 2026 starters across five federations face fitness risk.

PSG vs Bayern (Apr 28) and Atletico vs Arsenal (Apr 29) field 14 starters whose fitness across these two nights will shape eight national teams at World

Champions League semi-final week and its World Cup 2026 injury risk: why Brazil are more exposed than Argentina with the same UCL workload.

The 2026 Champions League final is May 30 in Budapest. The World Cup opens June 11 in Mexico City. For Europe's biggest stars, the gap is brutally short.

50 days to World Cup 2026: the 10 biggest questions before kickoff — 48-team format, host nations, tickets, dark horses and the July 19 final.

2026 World Cup favorites ranked: France, Spain, Argentina, England and Portugal — FIFA top 5 in April 2026, plus the key question facing each contender.

World Cup 2026 dark horse teams: Japan, Morocco, Colombia, Senegal, Ecuador, USA — outsiders with the form and bracket to go further than expected.