The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on earth. This hub covers tournament previews and analysis, the evolving format, host nations, standout teams and players, and the historical context behind every edition of football's premier competition.
SportsOpinion
From semi-automated offside and the sensor-packed match ball to AI scouting and injury prediction, artificial intelligence is now woven into football. The promise — and the worry.
SportsOpinion
At 38, Lionel Messi is playing a record sixth World Cup — and likely his final one. The game is quietly facing a question it has avoided for years: who carries football next?
SportsNews
A snapshot of the first 48-team World Cup as it kicks off across North America — the opening match, the early goal rush, the standout scorers, and what to watch next.
SportsGuide
It's 18-carat gold, you can't actually keep it, and the trophy before it was stolen twice — once recovered by a dog. Surprising facts about football's most famous prize.
SportsAnalysis
Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Cape Verde are at their first-ever World Cup. Here's how the 48-team expansion opened the door — and the remarkable story behind each debut.
SportsAnalysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across three host nations. Here's how the new format works and what it means for fans, players, and the sport.
The FIFA World Cup expanded to 48 teams from the 2026 edition, up from 32, increasing the number of matches and giving more nations a place on the sport's biggest stage.