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Football’s biggest stage could be set for its most radical transformation yet, as fresh proposals to expand the 2030 World Cup have returned to the FIFA boardroom. Despite the upcoming 2026 tournament already jumping to 48 nations, governing bodies are now discussing a move to a massive 66-team format.

The first thing that hits you when you walk into the vault at the MatchWornShirt warehouse is the smell. It is overpowering, akin to the familiar odour of a locker room. Except it's not any old locker room. This is effectively the locker room of the greatest footballers in the world. Here you can find a shirt worn by Cristiano Ronaldo in his Real Madrid pomp and one from Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain days.

Ticket sales for the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium are trailing several other matches at the same venue, according to a document distributed to organizers. FIFA disputes the figures, but high ticket prices and resale listings have raised questions about demand for the United States men’s national team’s first match.

Here is exactly how you can secure tickets to see Mohamed Salah play live at the 2026 World Cup