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WC26 Power Rankings: Spain stay No.1 as Brazil & U.S. climb

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe as one country after another secured a spot at this summer's festival of football in North America. The final six participants were confirmed in March, with Sweden, Turkiye, Czechia and Bosnia & Herzegovina taking the four remaining slots in Europe, while Iraq and DR Congo came out of the inter-confederation play-offs.

GOAL writers predict the World Cup dark horses

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

Yamal & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

The World Cup is now less than a week away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the tournament in North America. The stage is set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

Surprising route to knockouts for African dark horses

With third-placed teams qualifying for the last 32, one African team could spring a surprise by reaching the quarter-finals, offering notable value.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Houston Dynamo FC	14	7	1	6	19	23	-4	22	D W L W W
8	Minnesota United	15	6	4	5	18	22	-4	22	D L L D W
9	LA Galaxy	15	5	5	5	22	22	0	20	D W L W D
10	San Diego FC	15	4	5	6	30	27	3	17	L D W D D
11	Colorado Rapids	15	5	1	9	25	24	1	16	L L W L L

WC26 Power Rankings: Spain stay No.1 as Brazil & U.S. climb

GOAL writers predict the World Cup dark horses

Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

Yamal & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

Surprising route to knockouts for African dark horses

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