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Several former champions and World Cup regulars missed the 2026 tournament. As attention turns to the 2030 edition, Italy, Denmark, Poland, and Hungary are among ten nations desperate to end their absences and return to football's biggest stage.
As the 2026 World Cup concludes, attention shifts to 2030. Co-hosts Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, along with centenary hosts Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, are early favorites. Emerging African teams like Côte d'Ivoire and others could challenge the established order.
A four-day FIFA block party at Fanatics Fest in New York concluded on July 19, featuring stars like Rob Gronkowski, Justin Bieber, and Tom Brady. The event included trophy displays, gaming areas, and a watch party for the 2026 World Cup final.
The BBC has released a closing montage of its coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, capturing the highs, lows and colour of the tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has floated the idea of a 64-team World Cup for 2030, citing opportunities for smaller nations. The proposal, backed by South America's CONMEBOL, faces opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC. Critics warn it could dilute competition quality.
France and England are making final preparations for the FIFA World Cup bronze final. Fans can watch the match via FIFA's official platforms.
England and France face off in the World Cup third-place play-off, a match both coaches and players have criticized. Despite reluctance, the fixture offers a chance for bronze medals, prize money, and historical significance.
Africa sent its largest-ever contingent to the 2026 World Cup. While five teams exited after conceding late goals, debutants Cape Verde and others made history. Only Morocco reached the quarter-finals, but the continent showed progress ahead of the 2030 tournament in Africa.
The adidas Golden Boot standings have been updated as the FIFA World Cup enters its final round of group-stage matches.
The FIFA World Cup Final will take place in the New York New Jersey area, as announced by the tournament organizers.
Post Malone will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, 90 minutes before the final.
Fabien Barthez and Peter Shilton share the record for most World Cup clean sheets with 10 each. Unai Simon, Jan Jongbloed, and six others are tied for third with eight clean sheets.
England and Argentina have faced grueling knockout matches to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Both teams have shown resilience under pressure, with coaches critical of performances despite victories. The historic meeting on 15 July promises a clash of emotion and determination.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, a new quiz challenges fans on memorable semi-final matches from past tournaments. The semi-finals begin July 14 with France vs Spain, followed by England vs Argentina on July 15.
Argentina have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. The team advanced after a victory in the quarter-final stage.
Hungary holds the record for most goals in a single World Cup with 27 in 1954, followed by West Germany (25) and France (23). Brazil appears three times in the top 10, including 22 goals in 1950 and 19 in 1970.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will make his 18th World Cup appearance against Norway, surpassing Peter Shilton's record. The 32-year-old has been a consistent performer for club and country, with 44 clean sheets in 89 England caps and strong Premier League statistics.
Spain have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, as confirmed by the tournament's official channels.
This article lists the highest-scoring teams in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting their goal tallies and notable performances. It provides a factual overview of the most prolific offenses in the tournament's history.
Christian Vieri praises Erling Haaland as 'unbeatable in the box' ahead of Norway's World Cup clash with England. The former Italy striker also discusses Argentina's enduring hunger and Lionel Messi's brilliance.
