ES Ben Aknoun Overview

World Cup 2026 host cities & stadium venues

The United States, Canada and Mexico will split hosting duties at World Cup 2026, with 16 venues set to provide the backdrop to star-studded fixtures as FIFA’s flagship event heads back to the Americas for the first time since 1994

Guide to World Cup in New York: MetLife Stadium

If you're planning a trip to MetLife Stadium, we've got you covered with all the important details

The Rondo: Did Pochettino get his World Cup squad right?

Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man roster for the World Cup, with some surprise additions and omissions. GOAL's writers weigh in on the squad.

'Hurts to this day' - USMNT players, coaches explain pain of WC cuts

For every USMNT player who gets the World Cup call, another is left to process the one that never comes. GOAL spoke to players and coaches about the pain of missing out, and why it can linger for years.

Americans Abroad: McKennie No. 1, but what to make of Pulisic?

Weston McKennie soared at Juventus, Christian Pulisic faded late at AC Milan and Gio Reyna endured another frustrating club season as GOAL ranks the USMNT’s top European-based players.

Qatar v IR Iran - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Iran move World Cup base to Mexico

Iran has successfully lobbied FIFA to relocate its 2026 World Cup training headquarters from the United States to Mexico. The decision comes as regional tensions and security logistics prompted the Iranian federation to seek an alternative to their original plans in Arizona.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Olympique Akbou	29	12	8	9	33	30	3	44	L L L D L
7	CS Constantine	29	11	10	8	34	27	7	43	D L W D L
8	ES Ben Aknoun	28	11	8	9	38	36	2	41	L W L W D
9	USM Khenchela	29	11	8	10	36	37	-1	41	W D W L L
10	USM Alger	26	8	12	6	29	23	6	36	L W W D L

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